Manoj Kumar

Manoj combines contributions to browser-automation tools with leadership in the Selenium project, supporting the software that testers and engineers use to check web applications. Practical workshops and talks cover automation and accessibility testing, bringing these subjects to the testing community. This combination of open-source contribution, governance and knowledge sharing makes a meaningful contribution to software quality.

Manoj Kumar is an Applied AI and Engineering Leader at Planit in Sydney and a member of the Selenium Project Leadership Committee. As a tester, developer and open-source contributor, Manoj brings experience across enterprises, financial technology businesses and early-stage start-ups, focusing on software quality, legacy system modernisation, cloud computing and accessibility.

Within open source, Manoj contributes as a Selenium IDE committer with responsibility for changes to the codebase, alongside contributing to Appium and sharing practical testing knowledge through talks and writing. Workshop and presentation topics include a Selenium 4 introduction, accessibility testing and JavaScript browser-automation frameworks. Recognition as an ACM and IEEE Distinguished Speaker, alongside keynotes at Testing Talks in Melbourne and Sydney, complements this combination of tool development, project leadership and community education.