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In this episode, we sit down with Sanchi Sharma, who shares her 10+ year journey in IT – from fresher struggles at Coforge to becoming an SDET with automation expertise. She talks about job switches due to salary stagnation, overcoming rejections, and the mindset needed to grow in testing.

We also cover the real differences between manual and automation testing, challenges in product vs service companies, and a roadmap for freshers on scripting, balancing testing skills, and knowing when to switch.

Finally, we discuss the impact of AI in software testing – busting myths and seeing AI as a friend, not a threat. The episode wraps up with a rapid fire on career, AI tools, and personal advice on health and self-belief.

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📌 CHAPTERS ⭐

00:00 – Intro: AI in Testing & Myths
01:40 – Guest Intro: Sanchi Sharma (10 Yrs in IT)
03:22 – Background & First Job at Coforge (NIT Tech)
06:10 – From Fresher Struggles to 10 Years Growth
08:50 – Front-End Development Course
10:05 – How Sanchi Entered Software Testing
12:55 – First SDET Role: Automation & Teamwork
19:00 – Switching Due to Salary Stagnation
22:50 – Rejections, Coding & Motivation in Testing
26:50 – Manual vs Automation: When to Automate
29:35 – Product Experience: 11 Months at S&P Global
31:30 – The ‘No Work’ Phase at To the New
35:55 – From Rejection to 6-Year Role via Email
41:30 – Roadmap for Freshers: Manual, Scripting & Automation
47:30 – Dev vs Tester: Defects & Respect
50:50 – 6 Years at To the New: Growth & OTT Projects
53:30 – Breaking Comfort Zone: Leaving After 6 Years
57:30 – AI in Testing: Friend, Not Threat
1:01:20 – Rapid Fire: Career, AI Tools & Myths
1:04:10 – When to Switch: Career Roadmap (2–3, 4–6, 6+ Yrs)
1:09:30 – Final Advice: Health & Self-Belief

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