Avocado Consulting Appoints AI and Hyperautomation Expert to Lead National Expansion of Automation and AI Testing Services.
Avocado Consulting, a leading provider of IT professional services, has appointed AI and hyperautomation expert Abitha Arunachalam to lead the expansion of Avocado’s Automation and AI Testing offerings across Australia.
This strategic hire will see Avocado advance their AI-driven quality assurance services under a separate practice and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across the software development lifecycle.
Jane Robinson, Chief Operating Officer, Avocado says, the appointment ensures Avocado remains at the forefront of Testing.
“Avocado is proud to continually respond to the changing technology landscape and client needs, by adding hyperautomation and AI testing to our toolkit,” says Jane Robinson.
“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,” says Jane.
“By distinguishing between our Testing and Automation Testing practices, Avocado ensures focused expertise in each area, enabling the delivery of tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic technology landscape,” she says.
Jane says they are thrilled to welcome Abitha as Test Automation Practice Lead to the team, saying her deep sector experience and knowledge of Large Language Models (LLM) and generative AI will be instrumental in driving Avocado’s AI initiatives forward.
“We are confident that Abitha’s addition to our team which will position Avocado for success as we embrace the growing prominence of AI in testing,” says Jane Robinson. “Her leadership and innovative approach will help us continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients,” says Jane.
Abitha brings over 15 years of experience in test management, quality assurance, and automation. Recognised as an industry expert, she has led QA transformations across sectors including energy, e-commerce, banking, gaming, healthcare, and education. Her expertise encompasses strategic QA leadership, automation and DevOps transformation, Agile and QA scaling, risk and stakeholder management, and operational excellence.
Abitha is also a thought leader and regular contributor to the field, frequently speaking at industry events and community meetups on topics such as testing large language models, detecting and mitigating hallucinations in LLMs, and the future of hyperautomation in test automation. She holds a Master of Computer Applications and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Abitha Arunachalam says she is excited to join Avocado to drive their AI initiatives forward.
“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,” says Abitha Arunachalam.
“AI-driven testing goes beyond automation, offering proactive and predictive capabilities that significantly improve quality and reliability of deliverables,” says Abitha.
“The integration of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), into software testing is transforming the industry. LLMs can automate the creation of unit, functional, and security tests through natural language prompts, providing alerts for potential code vulnerabilities and enhancing overall software quality. This approach not only accelerates the testing process but also improves accuracy and coverage, leading to more robust and reliable software products,” she says.
Founded in 2004, Avocado Consulting has evolved from a manual testing-focused business to a leader in AI-driven quality assurance and end-to-end IT services, including observability and security. The company’s commitment to innovation ensures it remains at the forefront of testing, delivering improved quality and innovative solutions that support the entire software development lifecycle.
Learn more about Avocado’s AI Powered Testing Solutions here; and our Test automation capabilities here. For a complimentary discovery session, contact our team.
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