On December 10, 2024, the Perficient Towers in Chennai buzzed with energy and anticipation as we hosted the first-ever Perficient – BrowserStack Partner Day event. This milestone event united colleagues from across India—including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Nagpur—and virtual participants, creating a hybrid experience that combined in-person dynamism with the inclusivity of online access. The numbers speak for themselves: over 80 attendees participated live, while more than 600 joined virtually, marking the event as an incredible success.
A Warm Welcome to Inspire the Day
The day commenced with a heartfelt welcome from Ramya Jayakrishnan, setting an optimistic tone for what was to come. Following this, our esteemed India VP, Prakash Chembai, shared his vision for this partnership, expressing his belief in its potential to become a game-changer in the industry.
Next, Managing Director Siva Paramesh took the stage, emphasizing how this event serves as a launchpad for unlocking new potentials in product quality assurance across diverse testing platforms. Siva also conveyed warm wishes for the event’s success from Mary Beth Ostasz, AVP, Global QA.
The BrowserStack Team: Insights and Expertise
The event was honored by the presence of four distinguished guests from BrowserStack:
- Mukund Srinivasan, Director – Marketing & Strategy
- Karthik Raj, PM-1, Strategy
- Vijay B, Senior Partner Lead
- Abishek Surendrababu, Senior Customer Engineer
Together, they offered a deep dive into BrowserStack’s cutting-edge capabilities. Mukund Srinivasan’s introduction to the synergy between BrowserStack and Perficient laid the groundwork. His overview covered BrowserStack’s evolution, recent flagship products, and a visionary approach to leveraging AI to enhance quality assurance processes.
A Showcase of Innovation: Live Demo
One of the event’s highlights was the live demo by Abishek Surendrababu, who provided a hands-on walkthrough of BrowserStack’s versatile features. The demonstration showcased how the platform streamlines QA processes, from test case and test suite creation to test management and real-time report generation. The demo also introduced BrowserStack’s AI-powered offerings for automation, accessibility testing, and assistive testing, illustrating their real-world applications and transformative potential.
Engaging Discussions and Interactive Q&A
The live demo seamlessly transitioned into an interactive Q&A session. Both on-site and virtual participants posed insightful questions, sparking dynamic discussions. The BrowserStack team’s real-time responses addressed the queries and provided actionable insights and expert tips for optimizing their tools.
A Unified Experience Across Geographies
The day concluded with a thoughtful vote of thanks by Kavitha Vasudevan, who expressed gratitude to all the teams that contributed to the event’s success, including Infrastructure, HR, IT, and Marketing. This hybrid QA event—blending online and offline elements—fostered a remarkable unity. Colleagues from diverse locations shared a collective learning experience, reinforcing Perficient’s commitment to collaboration and innovation.
Looking Ahead
The Perficient – BrowserStack Partner Day has set the stage for an exciting future in quality assurance. By combining BrowserStack’s state-of-the-art technology with Perficient’s expertise, this partnership promises to drive innovation, enhance product quality, and redefine industry standards. The event was not just a celebration of collaboration but a glimpse into the transformative potential of this partnership.
