The Future of Test Automation: AI & Test Data Strategy | New York Meetup

Test automation is entering a new phase-one where Artificial Intelligence and test data strategy are no longer optional add-ons, but foundational pillars of quality engineering.

As systems grow more complex and release cycles accelerate, teams must move beyond brittle scripts and unreliable data. The future belongs to automation that can adapt, learn, and scale, powered by AI and supported by robust, secure, and realistic test data.

At the 6th New York Meetup, we’ll explore how AI-driven automation and modern test data strategies come together to help organizations deliver faster, more reliable, and higher-quality software.

Event Details

• Date: 26th February 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
• Venue: 307 W 38th St, Studio 1401 New York, NY, USA

Session: The Future of Test Automation: AI & Test Data Strategy
Speaker: Mani Deep Reddy Singireddy, Senior Manager – SDET, Equinox

About the Session
The future of test automation is being reshaped by AI-powered capabilities and smarter test data management.
In this session, Mani will break down how AI enhances traditional automation through:

• Self-healing tests
• Intelligent test case generation
• Predictive defect detection
• Faster and more efficient test execution

At the same time, he’ll highlight why a strong test data strategy-focused on quality, security, and realism-is critical to making AI-driven automation reliable and trustworthy.
This talk connects technology, strategy, and execution, offering a clear view of how modern QA teams can reduce maintenance overhead, improve coverage, and accelerate delivery in fast-paced digital environments.

Key Takeaways

1. Clear understanding of AI’s impact on test automation
2. Awareness of AI capabilities and real-world constraints
3. How to build a strong, reliable, and secure test data strategy
4. Insight into the evolving responsibilities of SDET engineers
5. Practical guidance for scaling automation in complex systems

About the Speaker

Mani Deep Reddy Singireddy is a Senior Manager – SDET at Equinox and an experienced Test Architect with deep expertise in Quality Engineering and large-scale test automation.
He specializes in designing enterprise-grade automation frameworks across API, UI, mobile, and data-driven testing, tightly integrated into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.

Mani has extensive experience building scalable automation architectures, including intelligent test selection, self-healing frameworks, integration testing, and secure, compliant test data strategies. He is also passionate about mentoring high-performing QA and SDET teams, defining testing standards, and driving continuous quality improvements across distributed systems.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn how AI is transforming modern test automation
• Understand the critical role of test data in reliable automation
• Gain clarity on where AI helps-and where human judgment remains essential
• See how SDET roles are evolving in AI-driven environments
• Connect with New York’s QA, automation, and engineering community
• Be part of The Test Tribe’s 6th NYC Meetup

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