Manoj is a seasoned professional and adept technologist. Presently, Manoj works at Cognizant as the Practice lead, Quality Engineering and Assurance – ANZ.
He enjoys exploring the entire software development lifecycle and is especially interested in solving problems in Software Quality, Digital Transformation, Human-Computer Interaction, and Cloud Computing spaces. Having worked in enterprises, Fintech, and early-stage startups for over 15 years, Manoj brings a wealth of experience.
Notably, he is a contributor to the Selenium project and serves on the project leadership committee for Selenium. He genuinely believes that sharing knowledge and experiences strengthens our community. Manoj is a member and Distinguished Speaker of the ACM and IEEE Computer Society. He has given keynote addresses and technical talks at numerous international conferences on software engineering and testing in over 15 countries.
Manoj has previously worked at startups like Applitools and LambdaTest and has been a part of digital transformation programs at leading companies such as ThoughtWorks, Wipro, and IAG, among others.
The Rise of AI Agents: Agentic AI in Quality Engineering
AI is reshaping software testing, but we’re still in the early days of realizing its full potential. Most current “AI in testing” solutions focus on faster execution or smarter suggestions, but there’s a new shift underway – Agentic AI.
In this talk, we’ll unpack what AI agents truly are—systems designed to perceive their environment, make decisions, and take action autonomously. We’ll break down what “agentic” means in a Quality Engineering context and why this shift from static automation to goal-driven, adaptive testing agents is a game-changer.
Imagine a testing system that doesn’t just execute scripts but understands your application, identifies risks on its own, heals broken tests, and even recommends new ones—working alongside your team like a proactive virtual assistant. That’s the future we’re moving toward.
We’ll explore key concepts like agentic workflows, multi-agent collaboration, and context-aware testing. You’ll also get a glimpse of practical tools and real-world examples that hint at where this space is headed next. Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, this session will inspire you to rethink what’s possible in Quality Engineering and help you prepare for the next evolution in test automation.
