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I'm Abhishek Rao Paspuleti, a Senior QA & Automation Test Lead with 24+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade testing solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in test strategy, automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and Agile delivery, and I'm known for building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality transformation, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable cost savings and risk reduction. I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders to align quality with business goals, advocate for shift-left practices, and lead cross-functional teams through complex programs. I'm passionate about continuous improvement and delivering tangible value to organizations.…I'm Abhishek Rao Paspuleti, a Senior QA & Automation Test Lead with 24+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade testing solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in test strategy, automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and Agile delivery, and I'm known for building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality transformation, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable cost savings and risk reduction. I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders to align quality with business goals, advocate for shift-left practices, and lead cross-functional teams through complex programs. I'm passionate about continuous improvement and delivering tangible value to organizations.

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I'm Abhishek Rao Paspuleti, a Senior QA & Automation Test Lead with 24+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade testing solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in test strategy, automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and Agile delivery, and I'm known for building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality transformation, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable cost savings and risk reduction. I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders to align quality with business goals, advocate for shift-left practices, and lead cross-functional teams through complex programs. I'm passionate about continuous improvement and delivering tangible value to organizations.…I'm Abhishek Rao Paspuleti, a Senior QA & Automation Test Lead with 24+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade testing solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in test strategy, automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and Agile delivery, and I'm known for building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality transformation, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable cost savings and risk reduction. I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders to align quality with business goals, advocate for shift-left practices, and lead cross-functional teams through complex programs. I'm passionate about continuous improvement and delivering tangible value to organizations.

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I’m Abhishek Rao Paspuleti, a Senior QA & Automation Test Lead with 24+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade testing solutions across multiple domains. I specialize in test strategy, automation architecture, CI/CD integration, and Agile delivery, and I’m known for building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality transformation, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable cost savings and risk reduction.

I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders to align quality with business goals, advocate for shift-left practices, and lead cross-functional teams through complex programs. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and delivering tangible value to organizations.

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Work Experience

QA Automation Lead & Test Architect at University of Newcastle

August 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and implemented scalable Playwright automation frameworks using JavaScript and Page Object Model. Built Model-Based Automation suites in Tosca 2024.2.7, improving regression coverage and execution efficiency. Automated E2E, smoke, sanity, and regression suites across enterprise platforms. Integrated automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Implemented data-driven testing using JSON/CSV and Tosca TestCase Design. Led defect triage and risk-based testing, delivering executive-ready quality metrics. Supported shift-left testing within Agile/Scrum delivery teams.

Senior Automation Test Engineer at Woolworths X

January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Designed and maintained Cypress automation framework using JavaScript. Automated E2E, regression, smoke, and integration test scenarios. Implemented reusable custom commands, fixtures, and network stubbing. Reduced flaky tests through improved waits, retries, and isolation techniques. Mentored junior testers and contributed to automation standards.

Senior Test Analyst / Automation Engineer at NSW Department of Education

November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Designed hybrid automation frameworks using UFT 15.1. Built data-driven and keyword-driven automation solutions. Developed robust Object Repositories and descriptive programming solutions. Delivered automation metrics and stakeholder reporting.

Senior Test Analyst at SUNCORP

July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Led system and integration testing across ClaimCenter and PolicyCenter. Executed Agile sprint testing with Zephyr and Confluence. Validated front-end vs back-end data using Oracle SQL.

Test Analyst at NSW Department of Education

May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020

Developed test scenarios and executed functional and SIT cycles. Supported business walkthroughs and UAT readiness.

Senior Automation Tester at ICARE

December 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020

Delivered Selenium-Java automation with Cucumber BDD. Executed E2E scenarios across Guidewire, Salesforce, and payment platforms. Supported UAT and shakedown testing.

Senior Test Analyst at ASL

September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Performed E2E and compliance testing for OSKO, SCT, SCP payments. Validated ISO 20022 messages (PACS, CAMT).

Senior Automation Engineer at Newcastle Permanent Building Society

August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019

Built Selenium-Java automation using TDD and keyword-driven frameworks. Introduced risk-based testing and CI-driven automation execution. Delivered cost avoidance through automation utilities and data validation tools.

Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead at Optum Global Solutions (UnitedHealth Group)

January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2018

Led testing across large-scale Healthcare claims platforms. Acted as Test Lead for ICD-10 strategic E2E program involving 33 applications. Delivered $150K cost savings through optimization and automation initiatives.

Test Analyst at British Telecom (via Tech Mahindra)

October 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Delivered functional and automation testing for telecom platforms. Recognized as Best Employee – Q3 2007.