Prashanthi Rai

QA Automation Engineer | Selenium · Playwright · Java · JS · TS | API & Visual Testing | GitHub Actions CI/CD | POM Framework | Agile & SDLC | ADAS | MCP & AI Agents |Manual

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

🚀 Product Development Manager | Emerging Technologies Enthusiast 🌐 🎓 Driven by a passion for electronics, I embarked on my journey at the School of Engineering, where I cultivated my problem-solving skills and embraced the importance of innovative ideas in modern projects. 🛠️ Concentrating my studies in electronics and communication engineering provided me with a broad spectrum of knowledge in engineering concepts, while active participation in project presentations enhanced my collaborative and communicative abilities. 💡 Proficient in hardware skills such as VHDL, Verilog, and MATLAB, I tackle engineering challenges with precision and creativity, maintaining a keen eye for detail and organization to ensure productivity. 🌟 Beyond engineering, I indulge in diverse interests including cooking, scriptwriting, blogging, reading, and playing, all fueled by my fascination with the boundless world of science. 👷‍♂️ Currently, I excel as a Product Development Manager in emerging technologies, where I lead cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excellence in cutting-edge projects. 🚗 With a keen interest in automotive technology, my role extends to exploring and implementing advancements in areas such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. 🌟 I thrive in dynamic environments and am driven by the challenge of staying ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies.

Experience

  • Senior Software Test Engineer at Peoplebox.ai
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Here's your updated project description with emojis: 🏢 Project: Performance Review — PeopleBox.ai 👥 Team Management & Leadership 🎯 Leading and managing the QA team for end-to-end performance review of PeopleBox.ai's HRMS Portal 🤝 Working closely with Founders to align testing strategies with product goals 👨‍💻 Mentoring and guiding team members in building and maintaining automation scripts 🧪 Testing Responsibilities 🔁 Conducting thorough Smoke Testing to validate core functionalities after every release ⚡ Performing Load Testing and Performance Testing to ensure platform reliability and efficiency ✅ Executing Functional and Non-Functional Testing to meet quality benchmarks 📦 Utilizing Box Technique for in-depth and structured testing scenarios 🌐 Implementing API Testing to validate backend services and data integrity 🤖 Building and maintaining Automation Scripts using Playwright with JavaScript (JS) 💻 Technical Stack & Tools 🎭 Playwright — Building robust automation test scripts 🌐 JavaScript (JS) — Scripting and test automation development 🏗️ DOM Testing — Validating UI components and element interactions 🔗 GitHub Actions (CI/CD) — Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines 📡 API Testing — Testing RESTful APIs for functionality and performance 📊 Load Testing — Identifying performance bottlenecks under high traffic scenarios 🎯 Key Achievements & Focus Areas 🚀 Dedicated to delivering high-quality results and optimizing the HRMS user experience 🔍 Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks to ensure seamless platform operation 📈 Streamlining QA processes through automation to improve release efficiency 🛠️ Closely collaborating with development and product teams to ensure requirements are met end-to-end

  • Emerging Technologies (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Product Development Manager
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      👨‍💻 Seasoned professional with a journey from developer to product development manager, bringing a wealth of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence in product development processes. 🔨 Proficient in a range of product development tools, including Jira for project management, Canvas for prototyping and design, and Excel for data analysis, ensuring streamlined workflows and efficient collaboration. 📊 Skilled in Agile methodologies, particularly Agile Scrum, to facilitate iterative development cycles and enhance project delivery efficiency. 💡 Extensive technical knowledge in languages such as C, SQL, and Java, providing a solid foundation for understanding and contributing to product development requirements and challenges. 🔬 Experienced in Quality Assurance and Testing practices, utilizing tools like Selenium to ensure the reliability and functionality of products before release. 🔄 Well-versed in version control systems such as Git, ensuring seamless collaboration and tracking changes throughout the product development lifecycle. 🌟 Passionate about driving product innovation and excellence, I am committed to leveraging my experience and skills to lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality, customer-centric solutions.

    • Adas developer
      May 2023 - Nov 2023 · 7 mos

      🚗 Embedded Systems Leader | Automotive ADAS Expert | Sentiment Analysis Enthusiast 🌐 🔧 Dynamic professional with a robust background in embedded systems, specializing in the Automotive Domain, with a focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Proficient in technologies such as Embedded C++, ADAS, Linux, and more. 👨‍💼 Demonstrated leadership abilities through successfully leading a team of developers in the design and implementation of embedded systems for an ADAS project, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. 💡 Experienced in porting vision and machine learning networks to embedded platforms for real-time perception tasks, contributing to enhanced safety and functionality in automotive applications. 🛠️ Proficient in various programming languages including Embedded C++, Python, and MATLAB, with expertise in operating systems like Linux and middleware such as TCP/UDP. 🔑 Skilled in utilizing tools like ASPICE and JIRA to streamline project management processes, while adhering to Agile methodologies to ensure efficient development cycles.

  • Quality Assurance Engineer at Karnataka Bank
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    🔁 Tested end-to-end workflows for Car Loan, Personal Loan, and Home Loan application modules 🏃 Participated in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives 🧪 Performed Functional, Regression, Integration, and UAT testing for loan application features 📋 Created and maintained detailed Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Reports 🐛 Tracked and managed defects using Jira throughout the bug lifecycle 🤝 Collaborated with Developers, Business Analysts, and Stakeholders to ensure requirements were met ✅ Validated Loan Eligibility, EMI Calculations, Document Uploads, and Approval Workflows 🔄 Followed SDLC phases — Requirement Analysis, Test Planning, Test Design, Execution, and Closure

  • Technical Engineer at ZKTeco India
    Dec 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    🛠️ Software Quality Assurance Specialist | Biometrics and Manufacturing Software Testing Expert 🖥️ 🏢 Seasoned professional with hands-on experience in quality assurance for product-based companies, specializing in manufacturing biometrics and testing software like zk.net and EasyTime Pro. 🔬 Proficient in both User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production testing, ensuring the reliability, functionality, and security of software solutions tailored for manufacturing environments. 🤖 Skilled in leveraging automation tools and methodologies to streamline testing processes and enhance overall software quality, while maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy and efficiency. 📈 Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with development teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, contributing to the continuous improvement of products and services. 💼 Actively seeking opportunities to apply my expertise in software QA within the dynamic and fast-paced environment of product-based companies, with a focus on driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions to meet client needs.

  • Graduate Technical Engineer -Test Engineer at Manipal Technologies Limited
    Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 · 4 mos

    🔍 Software ERP Quality Assurance Trainee with Automation Exposure 🤖 🏭 Enthusiastic and eager trainee with 4 months of hands-on experience in software ERP quality assurance within a manufacturing setting. 🛠️ Developing proficiency in automation tools and methodologies to support testing procedures and enhance software reliability. 🔬 Keen attention to detail in identifying and documenting software defects, contributing to the improvement of overall system functionality. 📊 Actively learning and collaborating with experienced professionals to gain practical skills and insights in QA strategies and processes. 💼 Seeking opportunities to apply and expand my knowledge in software ERP QA and automation during this trainee period, with a goal of making meaningful contributions to the team.