(Sept 2021 - Present)
Senior Software Test Automation Engineer / SDET
Epam Systems Hungary Kft
Hello,
This is VIGNESH AMBALAM SURESH, I'm a Professional
"9+ years turning manual chaos into automated confidence."
9+Years Exp.
5+Frameworks
2Countries
CI/CDIntegrated
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Who I am?
Experienced Senior Software Test Automation Engineer / SDET with a strong background in designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks. Proficient in Playwright, TypeScript, Selenium WebDriver, and CI/CD integration. Skilled in automating complex end-to-end UI and API workflows, enhancing software quality, and accelerating release cycles. Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with the latest testing tools. Frequently lead automation design and execution across Agile, multi-team environments in Europe
Experiences
(May 2016 - July 2021)
Associate
Cogniznt Technology Solutions
Skills
PROJECTS
Wealth Management Application
constproject={name:'Wealth Management Application',tools: ['Playwright', 'TypeScript', 'Jira', 'GitHub Actions', 'axe-core],myRole:Senior Software Test Automation Engineer / SDET,Description: Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive Test Automation Framework for a complex wealth management application, utilizing Playwright with TypeScript to automate end-to-end UI and API workflows. Integrated the automation suite into GitHub Actions for continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines, enabling early detection of defects and ensuring high-quality releases. Implemented accessibility testing using axe-core, resulting in improved compliance with WCAG standards and enhanced user experience for all users,Impact: Reduced manual QA effort by 70% and manual QA time by 80% through automation of complex E2E UI + API workflows, leading to faster release cycles and improved software quality. Enhanced accessibility compliance, resulting in a 30% increase in accessibility score and a more inclusive user experience.,};Sauce Labs - Cross Browser Testing
constproject={name:'Sauce Labs - Cross Browser Testing',tools: ['Playwright', 'TypeScript', 'Jira', 'GitHub Actions],myRole:Senior Software Test Automation Engineer / SDET,Description: Designed and executed a robust cross-browser testing strategy for a web application using Selenium WebDriver with Java, ensuring compatibility across multiple browsers and platforms. Developed automated test scripts to validate critical user workflows and integrated them into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing. Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve cross-browser issues, resulting in improved application stability and user experience across diverse environments.,};Blogs
1 days ago
🔙 STEP-BACK Prompting Technique
4 Min Read
Step-back prompting is a technique developed by Google DeepMind where instead of directly tackling a specific question, you first "step back" to ask a more general, abstract question. This retrieves foundational principles before addressing the specifics.
1 days ago
Cypress vs Playwright: 🎯Choosing the Right E2E Testing Framework in 2026
4 Min Read
A comprehensive comparison of Cypress and Playwright, two leading end-to-end testing frameworks, to help you choose the best one for your testing needs in 2026.
1 days ago
🤖 Setting Up MCP Agents with Playwright
4 Min Read
A Comprehensive Guide for Test Automation Engineers on setting up the MCP Agents framework using Playwright, covering installation, configuration, and best practices for efficient test automation.
2 days ago
🎯 Mastering Alert Handling in Playwright: A Quick Guide
2 Min Read
A concise guide for Test Automation Engineers on effectively handling alerts in Playwright, covering techniques for managing different types of alerts and best practices for robust test automation.
1 days ago
🎯 Why Your AI-Generated Tests Keep Missing the Mark
2 Min Read
A deep dive into the common pitfalls of AI-generated tests, exploring why they often fail to meet expectations and providing insights on how to improve their effectiveness in Test Automation.
Educations
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
Anna University, Chennai, India
2005 - 2007
Higher Secondary Certificate
Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India
1995 - 2005
Secondary School Certificate
St. Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Hosur, India