I'm Lakshmi Iyer, a Quality Engineering & Test Automation Consultant with 10+ years of experience in software testing, quality strategy, Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and data-driven QA. I have led cross-functional teams, defined quality processes, and delivered automation solutions across multiple clients including Metsa and Kingspan, driving faster feedback and higher software quality. I specialize in test strategy, CI/CD, AI-augmented testing, API/mobile testing, and STIBO STEP MDM/PIM integrations. I enjoy coaching teams, collaborating with architects and developers, and building AI-assisted automation tools to improve pipeline efficiency.…

Lakshmi Iyer

I'm Lakshmi Iyer, a Quality Engineering & Test Automation Consultant with 10+ years of experience in software testing, quality strategy, Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and data-driven QA. I have led cross-functional teams, defined quality processes, and delivered automation solutions across multiple clients including Metsa and Kingspan, driving faster feedback and higher software quality. I specialize in test strategy, CI/CD, AI-augmented testing, API/mobile testing, and STIBO STEP MDM/PIM integrations. I enjoy coaching teams, collaborating with architects and developers, and building AI-assisted automation tools to improve pipeline efficiency.…

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I’m Lakshmi Iyer, a Quality Engineering & Test Automation Consultant with 10+ years of experience in software testing, quality strategy, Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and data-driven QA. I have led cross-functional teams, defined quality processes, and delivered automation solutions across multiple clients including Metsa and Kingspan, driving faster feedback and higher software quality.

I specialize in test strategy, CI/CD, AI-augmented testing, API/mobile testing, and STIBO STEP MDM/PIM integrations. I enjoy coaching teams, collaborating with architects and developers, and building AI-assisted automation tools to improve pipeline efficiency.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

STIBO STEP Consultant at Unit of Measure Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided quality leadership in business‑critical projects and guided teams on modern development and QA practices. Designed quality strategy and implemented Agile QA processes across development teams. Built AI‑assisted test automation solutions using Autotab and Bugbug and developed Python‑based validation tools. Conducted sprint, integration, and regression testing ensuring fast feedback cycles. Collaborated with architects and developers to improve software quality and pipeline efficiency.
Senior QA Lead at Tech Mahindra Pvt. Ltd.
December 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Led a QA team of 9 across multiple Agile projects driving quality ownership across squads. Designed test strategies, executed functional, mobile, and API testing. Ensured automation coverage through CI/CD pipelines and improved defect prevention processes. Acted as quality coach for developers and product owners.
QA Analyst – STIBO STEP Tester at RR Donnelley
February 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017
Performed functional, integration, and regression testing for STIBO STEP environments. Participated in sprint ceremonies, defect prevention, and continuous improvement workflows.
Technical Editor / QA Specialist at Scientific Publishing Services
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Drove quality assurance for documentation and digital content workflows.

Education

M.Sc. Food Technology at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
B.Sc. Chemistry at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

STIBO STEP Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
STIBO STEP Data Modeling
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
STIBO STEP Data Management
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services

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