Budi Sugianto

Lead SDET & Test Automation Expert

Strategic SDET Lead with over 12 years of experience architecting quality engineering solutions that drive business outcomes. Expert in integrating Generative AI and machine learning into the SDLC.

Test smart. Lead with care. Build with purpose.

The Foundation

With over 12 years in quality engineering, I've built a strong foundation in test automation, continuous integration, and quality assurance leadership, reducing test creation efforts by over 25% and cutting production bugs by 20%.

My Journey

Strategic SDET Lead with proven expertise in integrating Generative AI and machine learning into the SDLC, reducing test creation efforts by over 25% and cutting production bugs by 20%. Extensive experience in architecting quality engineering solutions that drive business outcomes through BDD, TDD, and Agile methodologies.

A servant-leader dedicated to mentoring high-performing teams and building scalable, AI-driven automation frameworks from the ground up. Currently advancing expertise through a Master of Science in Information Systems.

Community Impact

Founder of dtechover Youtube Channel, where I share, tutor, and mentor on test automation tools and QA best practices in the Indonesian language and community.

Currently developing testivAI, an open-source visual regression testing tool designed to simplify and enhance the visual testing process for web applications.

Location & Contact

Based in Raleigh, NC | (646) 377-4800

If you're interested in working together, please contact me directly at budisugianto777@gmail.com.

The Impact

Throughout my career, I've led teams and implemented solutions that have transformed testing processes and improved product quality.

Lead SDET

ReviewTrackers - InMoment - PressGaney | May 2022 - Present
  • Spearheaded the development of a new end-to-end integration test suite, leveraging Generative AI tools and AI-assisted development techniques to accelerate the implementation timeline by 25 - 30% which significantly improved the feedback loop and the deployment rate.
  • Engineered a horizontally scaled CI/CD pipeline using Kubernetes and Docker, which enhanced test build stability and supported a significant increase in deployment frequency.
  • Architected and implemented a comprehensive test strategy for new hybrid mobile apps (iOS/Android), achieving over 90% test coverage and contributing to a 20% reduction in production bugs.
  • Developed the annual QA strategic roadmap, aligning team goals with engineering KPIs to ensure quality efforts directly supported key business objectives.

Sr. QA Engineer II - Technical Lead

Teachable | November 2018 - April 2022
  • Spearheaded the integration of AI-driven visual regression testing, which reduced post-deployment visual errors by 20% and accelerated release cycles.
  • Improved CI build stability through continuous optimization, eliminating critical build failures and enabling the engineering team to achieve more consistent daily deployments.
  • Drove a 30% expansion in end-to-end test coverage across all core applications, directly causing a 15% year-over-year reduction in critical user-reported bugs.
  • Mentored a guild of 3 junior QA engineers, fostering technical and professional growth that led to a measurable improvement in team velocity and performance.

Career Journey

My experience spans multiple companies where I've built frameworks, established processes, and improved quality.

Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Flocabulary | April 2018 - November 2018
  • Established the company's first formal QA process, creating a new quality-centric mindset that reduced release-day issues and improved development efficiency.
  • Improved CI build time by 15% by implementing a new, more efficient integration testing framework, accelerating feedback loops for the development team.

Sr. SDET

Publicis Media | March 2016 - April 2018
  • Increased daily deployment capabilities by architecting and maintaining a robust CI server for all internal testing tools.
  • Built a comprehensive UI automation framework from scratch for internal and customer-facing web applications, improving test reliability and coverage.
  • Designed and executed large-scale load and stress tests that provided critical data to re-architect network infrastructure for higher performance.

Additional Experience

2012 - 2016
  • Software QA Engineer at Magnetic (2014-2016) - Architected RESTful API testing framework, reducing deployment time by 20%
  • Test Automation Engineer at Thrillist Media Group (2013-2014) - Built first API testing framework for microservices
  • Lead Web Developer at ClosetDash (2013-2014) - Led full development lifecycle in Agile environment
  • Web Quality Assurance Engineer at Michael C. Fina (2012-2013) - Improved CI server runtime by over 15%

Full Career History

For a complete overview of my professional experience and achievements, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

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The Craft

My expertise spans across multiple testing methodologies, programming languages, and tools, allowing me to craft comprehensive quality solutions.

AI & Testing Methodologies

GenAI for Test Automation (Strategy, Creation & Debugging)
AI-Driven Visual Regression
AI-Assisted Development (Cursor, Cline)
Test Driven Development (TDD) & BDD
Performance & Load Testing

Programming Languages

Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
Ruby

Test Frameworks & Libraries

Playwright
Cypress
Appium
PyTest, Behave, RSpec
K6, Gatling

CI/CD, DevOps & Databases

Kubernetes, Docker
GitHub Actions, Jenkins
AWS
PostgreSQL, MongoDB
ElasticSearch, Redis

Education & Certifications

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science - MS, Information Systems
January 2024 - Expected January 2026
GPA: 4.00

DeVry College of New York

Bachelor of Professional Studies
Computer Information Systems
January 2010 - January 2013
GPA: 3.84

Startup Institute

Web Development Bootcamp Program
August - October 2013

Awards & Recognitions

  • Web Development Certification - Startup Institute
  • Dean's List - DeVry College of New York (Multiple Semesters)

The Innovation

I'm passionate about creating tools that make testing more efficient and accessible. My open-source project testicAI represents this commitment to innovation.

TestivAI

In Development

An AI-powered visual regression testing tool I am developing to intelligently identify and flag unintended UI changes. Currently working on the proof-of-concept using Playwright and AI-driven image comparison algorithms to automate visual validation, reduce manual QA effort, and improve the accuracy of defect detection.

Playwright-Based Engine

Accurate and reliable visual comparison using modern browser automation

Customizable Reporting

HTML templates for clear visualization of test results

CI/CD Integration

Designed for seamless integration with continuous integration pipelines

Developer Experience

Focus on ease of use and developer productivity

Community Impact

Beyond building tools, I'm committed to sharing knowledge and mentoring others. Through my YouTube channel dtechover, I create educational content on test automation and QA best practices for the Indonesian community.

The Vision

Beyond my professional journey, I'm a family man with diverse interests and a vision for the future of quality engineering.

Beyond Work

Other than being a Software Engineer in Test, I mostly spend my time with my wife, beautiful daughter and newly born son. As a husband and as a father, family is the most important part of my life.

I'm a self-taught Guitarist and Musician, BBQ Lover and Outdoor Maniac.

I also enjoy my time with my local church, where I was the Director of Praise and Worship team with responsibility for the whole team including worship-leaders, musicians and singers.

Looking Forward

I'm passionate about the future of quality engineering and test automation. My goals include:

  • Continuing to develop open-source tools that make testing more accessible
  • Mentoring the next generation of quality engineers
  • Exploring AI and machine learning applications in testing
  • Contributing to the evolution of testing methodologies

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or just chatting about quality engineering and test automation.