Pavan Hassan Shankarappa

About Pavan Hassan Shankarappa

Visionary QA Leader | 18+ Years Experience | GenAI & Agentic AI Specialist | Automation StrategistWith over 18+ years of experience in the software industry, I am a diligent and result-oriented professional dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional robust QA and the future of AI-driven testing. My career is defined by a proven ability to direct quality programs that reduce defects while drastically improving organizational efficiency.The Future of QA: AI & InnovationI specialize in the cutting edge of software quality, specifically- GenAI & Agentic AI: Expert in implementing AI Test Tools and AI Agents to revolutionize the testing lifecycle- Automation Optimization: Advanced knowledge in optimizing automation through MCP-CoPilot and building scalable frameworks using Selenium (Java) and QF Test- R&D & Tool Evaluation: Constant focus on Tools Evaluation, R&D implementation, and creating future-proof Automation Roadmaps.Technical Mastery- Comprehensive Testing: System Testing, Component Integration (CIT), Regression, Performance, and Manual testing- Modern Architecture: Expertise in REST Web Services (POSTMAN) across both Mobile and Web applications- Cloud & Infrastructure: Proficient in AWS Cloud platforms and managing the full Software/Process Quality Improvement cycle.Leadership & Project Management- Strategic Oversight: Skilled in Program Management, Test Estimation, Risk Registers, and Resource On-boarding- Governance: Expert in managing Toll Gates, QBR Reviews, and ISO Audit activities to ensure total Quality Management- Agile Excellence: Accomplished Scrum Master and Facilitator (Scrum/Kanban). Expert in leading Planning Poker, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Industry & Domain ExpertiseI bring deep-rooted domain knowledge in- Banking & Finance: Trade Finance, Wholesale/Corporate Banking, Payments & Cash Management, Online/Retail Banking- Specialized Sectors: Vehicle Solutions, Customer Engagement, Online Advertising, and Supply Chain Management.Core Expertise Summary:QA Team Setup | Test Strategy & Planning | Project Delivery | Automation Roadmaps | Risk/Issue Management | Management Reporting | RFI/P | Training & Development | Business Development | System Integration Testing | API Testing

Experience

1. Engineering Manager, Qa

   Solera Holdings, LLC.

   May 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas:• Engage with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, business-aligned QA and QE strategies.• Build strong cross-functional relationships, influencing quality outcomes while contributing to critical delivery initiatives.• Lead enterprise QA transformation, positioning QE as a strategic driver of product success across engineering and DevOps teams.• Proactively identify and mitigate quality and delivery risks, ensuring timely visibility and escalation to leadership.• Drive team growth and capability building, fostering a high-performance and innovation-focused engineering culture.• Define and enhance QA processes, including test strategy, process optimization, and CI/CD pipeline integration.• Establish and monitor quality and performance metrics to enable data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.• Architect scalable test frameworks supporting both automated and manual testing across systems.• Align quality initiatives with short- and long-term business goals through strategic planning and execution.• Lead QA across the full SDLC, ensuring early involvement from requirements through production support.• Provide technical guidance, estimations, and scalable testing solutions aligned with evolving technology needs.• Drive enterprise automation strategy, improving coverage, reusability, and DevOps integration.• Collaborate with development teams to identify automation opportunities and accelerate release cycles.• Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate test script development and improve code quality.• Enable MCP–Copilot integration for AI-driven test generation, including scripts, test data, and validations.• Promote AI-first quality engineering by embedding ML and generative AI into automation frameworks and workflows.• Continuously evaluate emerging AI tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and drive innovation in QA.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Instrumentation Technology/Technician

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Testing Tools
• Selenium
• Quality Center
• Unix
• Test Cases
• Regression Testing
• Hp Quality Center
• Testing
• Sdlc
• Test Effort Estimation
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Quality Assurance
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Test Planning
• Qf Test
• Istqb
• System Testing
• Agile Methodologies
• Test Management
• Manual Testing
• Test Estimation
• Test Automation