👋 Hi, I am Laxmi! Principal Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in Test Automation, SDET strategy, and DevOps integrations at scale. Currently working at UKG, I've led end-to-end quality initiatives, built scalable automation frameworks, and enabled faster, safer delivery cycles for enterprise products. I am passionate about mentoring aspiring SDETs, helping teams transition from manual to automated testing, and guiding tech professionals through their career growth, interviews, and project challenges. 💼 Expertise & Services Offered Here’s how I can help you through Topmate: 🔧 Test Automation & Framework Design Building modern automation frameworks using Playwright (Python/Java), Selenium, REST Assured Designing robust test strategies and scalable architecture Integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Hands-on help with pytest, TestNG, Cucumber, and hybrid frameworks 🌐 Cloud & DevOps QA Engineering Automation for cloud-native apps on GCP, Docker, Kubernetes Setting up test environments, service virtualization, mocking, and stubbing 🧠 Career Coaching & Interview Prep 1:1 SDET mock interviews with detailed feedback Resume review and LinkedIn profile optimization for test engineers Guidance on transitioning from QA/manual to automation roles 📈 Mentoring for Projects & POCs Evaluating tools like Playwright vs. Selenium vs. Cypress Designing POCs for test selection criteria (ease of use, reporting, maintainability) Helping teams shift-left and adopt BDD, API-first test strategies 📊 Key Tools & Technologies Languages: Python, Java Frameworks: Playwright, Selenium, REST Assured, TestNG, Cucumber DevOps: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP Databases: PostgreSQL Certifications: ISTQB Certified 🎯 Book a Session If You: ✅ Want help debugging or improving your automation scripts ✅ Need advice on choosing the right tool for your project ✅ Are preparing for a job switch or interview (SDET, QA, Automation roles) ✅ Are building a new automation framework and need expert input ✅ Are transitioning from manual testing to automation ✅ Are leading a QA team and want to modernize test practices 🗓 Let’s Connect! Whether you're an aspiring SDET, an automation engineer, or a QA leader, I’d love to help you succeed. Book a session and let’s accelerate your journey!