My name is Padmaraj. I have completed my Ph.D. in computer science and am interested in AI projects, software engineering, quantum computers, and software testing.

• 🔭 I’m currently working on Javascript in my free time
• 🌱 I’m currently advancing my skills in AI-driven testing
• 👯 I’m looking to collaborate on AI driven software testing professional
• 📫 How to reach me: padmaraj.nidagundi at gmail.com

Experience I am a result-oriented software testing *AI-driven testing professional with unique leadership and project management skills. I drive projects to completion with a focus on quality and efficiency. I excel in proactive issue resolution and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Skilled in functional and non-functional testing (API, UI, performance, security) with hands-on experience in test automation tools, frameworks, and scripting in languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript. • Proficient in test design and handling complex testing projects, SQL/NoSQL databases, public cloud setups (Azure/AWS/GCP), and DevSecOps practices, including Docker and CI/CD pipelines. • Strong analytical and communication skills with experience in agile teams, user acceptance testing, and collaborating across global, cross-functional teams.

QA Skills • AI QA & Model Testing – Test AI chat applications for performance, accuracy, bias, and robustness. • Test Automation & Frameworks – Build scalable automation using Selenium, Cypress, and AI-driven testing tools. • AI Tools - GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Deepseek • Agile Methodologies • Hands-on experience with JavaScript for Software testing frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, Playwright and RESTfull. • Team management and mentorship • Teamwork • Problem Solving • Engineering

Career highlights

• Implemented a UI test automation framework and integrated a new end-to-end testing suite that reduced regressions by 70%. Additionally.
• Hands-on experience in non-functional testing such as performance testing, software Security testing, accessibility testing and agile product release management.
• Reduce 3rd line calls/service disk calls using ITIL practices
• Experience in AI and ML system testing
• Experienced as a team lead for 13 FTE, I successfully led software testing and IT support teams and managed KPIs, stakeholder communication, and team budget management.
• In my previous job as a team lead, I successfully led test and support teams and managed KPIs, MVP, stakeholder communication, and team budget management.