I am an experienced Software Test Engineer with over 11 years of Quality Assurance expertise focusing on quality assurance and test automation. I specialize in designing comprehensive test strategies, automating QA pipelines, and validating AI/ML/LLM systems in production environments. My work involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards for model reliability, data integrity, and system performance. I have a strong focus on testing AI-driven products in cloud-native environments using Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. I am proficient in leveraging AI and automation tools to increase product release speed and reduce product defects, while applying various testing methodologies including UI/API automation and performance validation. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are core strengths that support my successful QA practice and project milestone achievements.

Rakhee Hongunti

I am an experienced Software Test Engineer with over 11 years of Quality Assurance expertise focusing on quality assurance and test automation. I specialize in designing comprehensive test strategies, automating QA pipelines, and validating AI/ML/LLM systems in production environments. My work involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards for model reliability, data integrity, and system performance. I have a strong focus on testing AI-driven products in cloud-native environments using Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. I am proficient in leveraging AI and automation tools to increase product release speed and reduce product defects, while applying various testing methodologies including UI/API automation and performance validation. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are core strengths that support my successful QA practice and project milestone achievements.

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I am an experienced Software Test Engineer with over 11 years of Quality Assurance expertise focusing on quality assurance and test automation. I specialize in designing comprehensive test strategies, automating QA pipelines, and validating AI/ML/LLM systems in production environments. My work involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards for model reliability, data integrity, and system performance.

I have a strong focus on testing AI-driven products in cloud-native environments using Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. I am proficient in leveraging AI and automation tools to increase product release speed and reduce product defects, while applying various testing methodologies including UI/API automation and performance validation. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are core strengths that support my successful QA practice and project milestone achievements.

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Work Experience

Software Test Engineer at CCT Solutions GmbH
March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Responsible for crafting testing strategies and overseeing integration, performance, resiliency, security, and automation within Kubernetes environments. Served as Lead QA for cloud-based AI customer experience platforms integrating AI-powered chatbots and voice assistants. Validated AI models for regression accuracy, intent matching, NLU/NLP processing, and voice AI behavior across multiple channels. Developed end-to-end test strategies covering data validation, model reproducibility, accuracy, and fairness. Utilized AI and automation tools to ensure faster product releases and fewer defects. Automated UI/API tests improving regression coverage by over 40%, adjusted prompt templates to enhance AI chatbot accuracy by 60%. Implemented and maintained AI-based test automation frameworks to generate test cases, scripts, and data for comprehensive validation. Used GenAI tools to analyze testing outcomes, identify defect patterns, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement. S
Software Engineer II at IBM
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2025
Responsible for testing applications and conducting Proof-of-Concept initiatives for customer solutions. Collaborated with L1 support teams and played a key role in developing test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and implementing automation testing strategies. Led research, analysis, and development efforts for Proof-of-Concept models in cloud migration projects. Demonstrated expertise in comprehending business models and customer environments to tailor software verification plans and processes. Developed detailed documents to ensure comprehensive testing coverage. Automated test script generation to validate IBM Cloud Resiliency Orchestration and Cyber Incident recovery.
Program Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
April 1, 2013 - August 31, 2025
Verified key functionalities in the Trade Settlement Module and created requirement-based test procedures at Credit Suisse project.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at Visvesvaraya Technological University - Belagavi, India
August 1, 2007 - July 1, 2011

Qualifications

AI-driven Test Automation Engineer
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect - Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Aviatrix - Multi-Cloud Networking Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services