I am an ISTQB Certified Senior QA Engineer with 13+ years of experience in manual and automated testing across mobile, web, and API platforms. I specialize in AI-powered testing, mobile automation (Appium), and CI/CD integration, and have delivered quality solutions for Banking, Automotive, E-commerce, Epos and Travel sectors. I enjoy building scalable test frameworks with Playwright, Selenium, and AI-assisted testing tools and collaborating with global teams to raise confidence in software delivery.

Srinivas Depa

I am an ISTQB Certified Senior QA Engineer with 13+ years of experience in manual and automated testing across mobile, web, and API platforms. I specialize in AI-powered testing, mobile automation (Appium), and CI/CD integration, and have delivered quality solutions for Banking, Automotive, E-commerce, Epos and Travel sectors. I enjoy building scalable test frameworks with Playwright, Selenium, and AI-assisted testing tools and collaborating with global teams to raise confidence in software delivery.

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I am an ISTQB Certified Senior QA Engineer with 13+ years of experience in manual and automated testing across mobile, web, and API platforms. I specialize in AI-powered testing, mobile automation (Appium), and CI/CD integration, and have delivered quality solutions for Banking, Automotive, E-commerce, Epos and Travel sectors. I enjoy building scalable test frameworks with Playwright, Selenium, and AI-assisted testing tools and collaborating with global teams to raise confidence in software delivery.

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Work Experience

QA Engineer / Automation Lead at Ford Motor Company
July 1, 2021 - Present
Spearheaded the mobile automation strategy for iOS and Android apps, establishing regression coverage using Appium and native frameworks. Automated connected vehicle features including remote lock/unlock, charging status monitoring, real-time alerts, and push notifications. Implemented Playwright for cross-browser web testing, reducing execution time by 60% compared to legacy Selenium scripts. Integrated AI-powered visual testing (Applitools Eyes) to detect UI regressions across 10+ device configurations. Designed and executed comprehensive API test suites validating backend telematics services and RESTful endpoints. Built CI/CD pipelines in Bitrise and Jenkins for automated testing on every commit, enabling continuous quality feedback. Collaborated with global teams across US, UK, and India to ensure seamless delivery of automotive digital products. Mentored teams in the adoption of Test-Driven Development and pair programming practices to reduce defects and improve delivery confidenc
Test Analyst / Automation Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group
May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Developed a BDD automation framework using Cucumber, delivering 200+ automated scenarios for banking workflows. Performed API testing for credit card services using REST Assured, validating JSON responses and HTTP status codes. Created test estimation models and maintained test metrics in JIRA/Zephyr for sprint planning. Executed regression, functional, and UAT testing for critical banking applications with zero production defects. Collaborated with developers and business analysts in Agile ceremonies to refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
Test /Mobile Automation Specialist at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019
Automated mobile banking features for iOS and Android using WebDriver IO and Appium. Validated interbank payments and card payment flows via Railyard gateway. Performed API contract testing using Postman for backend microservices. Built CI/CD integration with Jenkins for automated smoke and regression testing. Executed cross-platform testing on 15+ real devices and simulators. Tested Tableau dashboard integration with live Faster Payments Services (FPS). Participated in Scrum ceremonies with cross-functional teams (UI/UX, Backend, QA).
Senior Test Analyst / Automation Tester at Dunelm Group
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
Designed Page Object Model (POM) framework for e-commerce web portal testing. Automated cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) ensuring 100% compatibility. Performed API testing for REST endpoints using Postman and SOAP UI. Executed performance testing using JMeter, identifying bottlenecks. Implemented continuous testing via Jenkins for nightly regression runs. Conducted mobile device testing across Android and iOS platforms. Acted as liaison between business stakeholders and offshore development teams.
Test Analyst at Xerox Ltd
July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Managed onshore/offshore testing teams across multiple change channels. Developed Cucumber BDD regression suite with 150+ automated scenarios. Performed compatibility testing across different OS versions and browsers. Utilized IBM iSeries queries for backend data validation. Maintained test metrics and dashboards in Quality Center for stakeholder reporting. Led Agile retrospectives and show-and-tell sessions for business users.
Quality Analyst / Automation Engineer at MIKI Travel Limited
March 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Led test automation for B2B and B2C travel booking platforms. Developed automated regression suites using Selenium and Cucumber. Tested REST API web services using SOAP UI and validated XML schemas. Performed cross-browser and mobile testing (iOS, Android, Windows Phone). Tested CMS functionality including user roles, workflows, and permissions. Mentored junior team members on automation frameworks and best practices.
Test Analyst at SACS Software Ltd
August 1, 2011 - February 28, 2013
Conducted functional testing for EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) applications. Created test data and end-to-end testing for POS transactions. Validated POS workflows: Sales, Returns, Pre-orders, Void, Suspend/Resume. Wrote SQL queries to validate transaction data integrity. Performed performance testing for major releases on web-based applications.

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Qualifications

ISTQB Certified
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Software & Internet