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Hi, I’m Nithya Sumantha, a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web, desktop, and embedded/infotainment domains. ISTQB-aware, I design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate releases and improve quality. I partner with cross-functional teams (development, product ownership, and IT/infrastructure) to reduce defect escape, improve test coverage, and streamline release processes. I also have experience with metrology software and CAD workflows, in addition to mainstream QA tooling.…Hi, I’m Nithya Sumantha, a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web, desktop, and embedded/infotainment domains. ISTQB-aware, I design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate releases and improve quality. I partner with cross-functional teams (development, product ownership, and IT/infrastructure) to reduce defect escape, improve test coverage, and streamline release processes. I also have experience with metrology software and CAD workflows, in addition to mainstream QA tooling.

Nithya Sumantha

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Hi, I’m Nithya Sumantha, a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web, desktop, and embedded/infotainment domains. ISTQB-aware, I design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate releases and improve quality. I partner with cross-functional teams (development, product ownership, and IT/infrastructure) to reduce defect escape, improve test coverage, and streamline release processes. I also have experience with metrology software and CAD workflows, in addition to mainstream QA tooling.…Hi, I’m Nithya Sumantha, a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web, desktop, and embedded/infotainment domains. ISTQB-aware, I design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate releases and improve quality. I partner with cross-functional teams (development, product ownership, and IT/infrastructure) to reduce defect escape, improve test coverage, and streamline release processes. I also have experience with metrology software and CAD workflows, in addition to mainstream QA tooling.

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Hi, I’m Nithya Sumantha, a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing across web, desktop, and embedded/infotainment domains. ISTQB-aware, I design test strategies, build automation frameworks, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate releases and improve quality.

I partner with cross-functional teams (development, product ownership, and IT/infrastructure) to reduce defect escape, improve test coverage, and streamline release processes. I also have experience with metrology software and CAD workflows, in addition to mainstream QA tooling.

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Work Experience

Student Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Mobility

December 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025

Orchestrated integration and system test efforts for infotainment software, authoring clear test strategies and executing manual test cases (smoke, sanity, system). Built and maintained Python-based test scripts and automation frameworks integrated into GitLab CI/CD, improving repeatability of integration tests. Automated MR creation and developed Git command automations to streamline version control; validated pipeline status for specific merge requests to ensure gated delivery. Produced actionable test documentation and HTML test-execution reports; authored Confluence process pages to standardize integration test workflows across teams. Collaborated with cross-functional squads to reduce defect turnaround time and increase release confidence through early integration testing and automated sanity checks.

Software Test Engineer at Fastenal

July 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023

Architected and sustained automated regression suites for web and desktop applications using Selenium (Java) and Python, raising automation coverage and reducing manual regression effort. Integrated test automation into Jenkins pipelines to support CI and accelerate feedback loops for developers. Defined test requirements and developed combined manual + automation test plans aligned to functional design; executed and reported end-to-end and regression cycles. Performed API validations with Postman and DB verifications via SQL to ensure data integrity across flows. Partnered with development teams for root-cause analysis and defect triage in Jira, ensuring timely resolution and improved quality metrics. Ensured cross-browser compatibility by validating web apps across supported browsers and environments.

Software Test Engineer at Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd.

July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022

Led selection and implementation of automation approaches for desktop application testing (metrology software), evaluating and recommending tools for best fit. Designed test plans covering functional, integration, and performance scenarios for multiple desktop applications; maintained traceability matrices to ensure full requirement coverage. Implemented automation and manual test cases, executed Monkey and performance testing, and summarized results to stakeholders, improving defect detection in early stages. Coordinated with Germany-based product owners and developers for requirements alignment, demos, and continuous improvement of QA processes.

Software Test Engineer at Excellence IT

November 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020

Combined testing responsibilities across client projects (Zeiss and FIS banking applications), executing functional, integration, regression, API, and database testing. Developed reusable, modular automation scripts and improved test automation coverage for both web and desktop clients, improving maintainability and reusability. Participated in PoC efforts and cross-team demos; tracked defects and managed test artifacts in Jira and Zephyr, and maintained traceability matrices. Engaged with BAs and developers to clarify requirements, estimate test effort, and ensure resource alignment for sprints; represented QA in sprint-end demos and stakeholder reviews. Versioned automation scripts using Git and contributed to knowledge transfers and onboarding of new QA members.

Associate Test Engineer at Accenture Service

January 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017

Created test plans, scenarios and executed automated test scripts within a Hybrid Selenium framework (Latte v6.0); authored SOAP API tests using SOAPUI (ReadyAPI foundation). Executed cross-browser functional and regression tests and maintained Selenium-based automation suites in Java. Conducted defect analysis, escalations and verification; owned weekly demos, status reporting, and knowledge transfers for new joiners.