Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Total Shift Left.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shift Left is a practice of integrating quality assurance, testing, and security earlier in the software development lifecycle. Instead of testing at the end, you embed quality checks from the planning and development phases, reducing bugs, costs, and time-to-market.
We offer comprehensive IT consulting services including software testing, test automation, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), software development, IT consulting & advisory, managed services, and digital transformation. We also provide consulting for specific tools like Leapwork, Selenium, Tricentis Tosca, and many more.
We serve a wide range of industries including healthcare, banking & insurance, retail & e-commerce, fintech, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals & life sciences, transportation & logistics, and non-profit organizations.
Test automation reduces costs by eliminating repetitive manual testing effort, catching defects earlier when they are cheaper to fix, enabling faster release cycles, and improving test coverage. Our clients typically see a 60-80% reduction in QA costs after implementing our automation frameworks.
We work with businesses of all sizes — from startups looking to establish quality practices from day one, to large enterprises looking to modernize their testing infrastructure and development workflows.
We offer flexible engagement models including project-based consulting, dedicated team augmentation, managed services, and retainer-based advisory. We tailor our approach to fit your specific needs, budget, and timeline.
We are headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, and serve clients globally across 15+ countries. Our team delivers services both onsite and remotely.
totalshiftleft.com is the parent company website for Total Shift Left consulting services. totalshiftleft.ai is our dedicated AI-powered API testing platform product. Together, they represent our full spectrum of consulting services and product offerings.
Consulting Process & Engagement
What does a typical consulting engagement look like?
Every engagement starts with a discovery session where we understand your current challenges, goals, and technology landscape. From there, we create a tailored roadmap, assemble the right team, and execute in agile sprints with regular check-ins. You get full visibility into progress at every step.
How is pricing structured?
We offer flexible pricing models including fixed-price projects, time-and-material engagements, and monthly retainers. Pricing depends on the scope, complexity, and duration of the engagement. We provide transparent estimates upfront with no hidden costs.
How quickly can we get started?
For most engagements, we can kick off within 1-2 weeks of signing the agreement. For urgent projects, we have rapid-deployment teams that can start within days. We always begin with a thorough discovery phase to ensure alignment before execution.
Do you offer a proof of concept before full engagement?
Yes. For larger engagements, we often recommend a 2-4 week proof of concept (PoC) phase. This lets you evaluate our approach, team quality, and deliverables before committing to a full-scale project.
What tools and technologies do you work with?
We are tool-agnostic and work across a wide range of platforms including Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Tricentis Tosca, Leapwork, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and many more. We recommend the best tools for your specific needs rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all solution.
How do you ensure quality in your own deliverables?
We practice what we preach. All our deliverables go through internal peer reviews, automated quality checks, and client acceptance testing. We use shift-left principles in our own workflows — catching issues early and iterating frequently based on your feedback.
Can you work alongside our existing team?
Absolutely. Team augmentation is one of our core engagement models. Our consultants integrate seamlessly with your existing teams, tools, and processes. We focus on knowledge transfer to ensure long-term capability building within your organization.
What kind of support do you offer after project completion?
We offer post-project support packages that include maintenance, monitoring, knowledge transfer sessions, and on-call assistance. Many of our clients transition to managed services or retainer-based advisory for ongoing support.