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Chaitanya S L

Chaitanya S L

Expert Engineer / Test Architect
Bengaluru

Summary

Innovative Test Architect with 14+ years of experience designing enterprise-grade automation frameworks, service virtualization solutions, and end-to-end quality strategies. Proven track record of leading QA teams of 6–12 members, defining test architecture, and driving organization-wide quality initiatives. Adept at aligning testing practices with business goals to accelerate releases, improve reliability, and reduce costs. Skilled in mentoring, governance, stakeholder management, and establishing reusable frameworks across domains.

Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of [Area of expertise] and [Software].

Engineering professional with proven ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges. Known for delivering high-quality solutions and driving team success through effective collaboration and adaptability. Skills include systems analysis, project management, and technical troubleshooting.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Experienced with designing and implementing test architectures that enhance software reliability and performance. Utilizes combination of automation and manual testing techniques to ensure comprehensive test coverage and efficient defect detection. Strong understanding of industry-standard testing tools and methodologies, contributing to high-quality software delivery.

Quality assurance professional prepared to drive impactful testing strategies and solutions. Extensive experience in developing comprehensive test plans and architectures, addressing both functional and non-functional requirements. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and adapting to evolving project needs, consistently delivering high-quality results. Skilled in utilizing automation frameworks and performance testing tools.

Experienced test professional with strong focus on software quality and reliability. Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies, automation frameworks, and performance testing. Strong team player, adaptable, and results-driven with commitment to continuous improvement. Skilled in various testing tools and methodologies, with collaborative approach to achieving project goals.

Proven skills in completing black, white and grey box tests. Background writing and implementing test cases, developing testing plans and identifying use cases. Fully versed in complete SDLC.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Expert Engineer / Test Architect

Apexon India Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - Current
  • - Architected automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Rest Assured, improving regression efficiency by 40%.
  • - Increased automation pass rate from 70% → 95% by uplifting framework design and refining pipelines.
  • - Designed CI/CD pipeline integrations (GitLab, AWS, Zephyr), enabling continuous validation.
  • - Built reconciliation utility for 2M+ datasets, reducing manual effort by 80%.
  • - Mentored 10-member QA team, setting coding standards and improving delivery quality.
  • - Conducted weekly governance meetings with stakeholders, aligning QA goals with business strategy.

Senior Consultant / Test Lead

Wipro Technologies
03.2018 - 04.2022
  • - Defined test architecture and automation strategy for large-scale cloud migration programs.
  • - Led teams of 6–10 engineers across domains, ensuring delivery of automation and SV projects.
  • - Implemented virtualization solutions (REST, SOAP, MQ, Protobuf), reducing dependency costs by 30%.
  • - Integrated TOSCA and DevTest with Jenkins, achieving continuous validation in Agile environments.
  • - Delivered PoCs on Robot Framework and ETL test automation, accelerating test adoption.

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • - Championed SV CoE by conducting workshops and building reusable assets.
  • - Designed automation frameworks for REST, SOAP, MQ, and performance flows.
  • - Reduced environment setup time by 50% by enabling self-service virtualization.

Sr. Software Engineer

Prokarma Softech Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • - Automated regression suites and virtualized APIs, improving release readiness by 35%.
  • - Integrated HP ALM with BROADCOM LISA, streamlining test execution.

Software Engineer

Syntel / Tech Mahindra
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • - Delivered automation and service virtualization solutions for global clients (Wells Fargo, Jio, Ticketmaster).
  • - Built virtual services replacing unavailable backends, enabling uninterrupted integration testing.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Bangalore Institute Of Technology
Bengaluru
05-2011

Skills

  • Test architecture design
  • Proficient in Broadcom DevTest and TOSCA
  • Test automation frameworks expertise
  • Proficient in AWS, Jenkins, and GitLab CI/CD

Certification

- ISTQB Advanced Test Manager

Accomplishments

  • - Architected automation frameworks across multiple domains, reducing regression cycles by up to 50%.
  • - Virtualized 100+ services, cutting dependency costs by 30%.
  • - Led QA teams of 6–12 engineers, mentoring on automation and DevOps practices.
  • - Delivered end-to-end cloud testing solutions, enabling smooth migration of mission-critical apps.

Timeline

Expert Engineer / Test Architect

Apexon India Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - Current

Senior Consultant / Test Lead

Wipro Technologies
03.2018 - 04.2022

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies
04.2016 - 03.2018

Sr. Software Engineer

Prokarma Softech Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2016

Software Engineer

Syntel / Tech Mahindra
01.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Bangalore Institute Of Technology
Chaitanya S LExpert Engineer / Test Architect