# Monali H.

> Senior SDET | 8+ Years in Automation Framework Development | Selenium & Playwright | API Automation | Java/Python | CI/CD | Cloud | Driving High-Quality Releases

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/monali

Most teams don’t struggle with writing tests — they struggle with building automation that actually scales.  Flaky test suites. Slow regressions. Broken CI pipelines. Delayed releases.  After 8+ years in test automation, I’ve learned that real quality engineering isn’t about test cases — it’s about engineering reliability into the release process.

I’m a Senior SDET / Automation Test Engineer specializing in building scalable UI and API automation frameworks from the ground up. I’ve led automation initiatives that reduced regression cycles by over 60%, improved test coverage to 70%+, and integrated automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git hub Actions and Azure pipeline to enable continuous testing. My expertise spans Selenium, Playwright, Pytest, Java, Python, and cloud-enabled test execution. I focus on creating maintainable Page Object Model and hybrid frameworks, improving pipeline stability, and partnering with DevOps and product teams to reduce production defects and accelerate delivery.

If you're hiring for a Senior SDET or Automation QA Engineer who can architect frameworks, strengthen CI/CD pipelines, and drive measurable quality improvements — let’s connect. I’m open to discussing opportunities where I can help teams ship faster with confidence and build automation that truly supports business growth.

## Work Experience
### Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test @ Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN - Mary Brigh 9DE
Jan 2024 – Present | United States
I lead automation efforts as a Senior Software Automation Test Engineer, designing and maintaining scalable test automation solutions that improve product quality and release confidence. I work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to integrate automation into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure reliable, high-quality software delivery.

I built a Playwright automation framework from scratch using Python, designing it to be scalable, maintainable, and easy for the team to adopt. The framework improved test execution efficiency and strengthened our regression coverage.

I actively mentor QA team members and guide them on automation best practices, helping them transition into automation roles and contribute effectively to our test automation strategy.

### Associate Team Lead @ Tech Mahindra
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India

### Senior Automation Software QA Engineer @ Tesla
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Fremont, California, United States

### Software Development Engineer In Test @ Enexus Global Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Fremont, California, United States

### Software Development Engineer In Test @ Visa
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | California, United States


## Education
### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Information Technology
Shivaji University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/monali-harkut

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Last updated: 2026-04-01