Avocado Consulting has appointed Abitha Arunachalam as test automation practice lead in order to spearhead the expansion of its automation and artificial intelligence testing services across Australia.
The hire is part of Avocado's commitment to advancing AI-driven quality assurance under a separate practice.
Arunachalam brings over 15 years of experience in test management, quality assurance and automation, with expertise spanning multiple sectors including energy, e-commerce, banking, gaming, healthcare and education.
She was most recently test manager at Libran IT in Sydney and has also held positions with AMP and Cognizant.
Avocado is seeking to distinguish between its testing and automation testing practices to ensure focused expertise in each area.
"Avocado is proud to continually respond to the changing technology landscape and client needs, by adding hyperautomation and AI testing to our toolkit," Jane Robinson, chief operating officer at Avocado, said
"The evolution of software testing to AI-based testing is now an undeniable critical step in enhancing software quality, accelerating release cycles, and empowering engineering teams."
Her appointment will help position Avocado at the forefront of AI-driven testing, which offers proactive and predictive capabilities beyond traditional automation.
"I am excited to bring my deep expertise in automation and AI to significantly enhance Avocado's service offerings and support the company's mission to deliver innovative solutions with certainty that meet the evolving needs of our clients," Arunachalam said.
"AI-driven testing goes beyond automation, offering proactive and predictive capabilities that significantly improve quality and reliability of deliverables."
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