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Devakrishnan Kothandaraman

Devakrishnan Kothandaraman

Bangalore

Summary

Senior SDET with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing robust test frameworks that enhance project performance, quality, and code consistency. Proven ability to support organizations in gaining a competitive edge in fast-paced business environments through agile methodologies and a commitment to excellence. Expertise in various testing frameworks, tools, and DevOps continuous practices ensures the delivery of high-quality applications that meet customer expectations. Recognized for a proactive approach to task completion, consistently striving for perfection in every endeavor.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Specialist

Coforge
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted thorough testing of software applications to ensure functionality and performance standards.
  • Managed communication between different stakeholders to gather information, resolve differences and implement improvements.
  • Responsible for designing and implementing a test automation framework based on the business requirement across the channels, such as Mobile using Appium , Web using different tools Selenium, UFT, Playwright ), API using Rest Assured, and Performance test suite using Jmeter.

Lead Consultant

ITC Infotech Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2023
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive project delivery and ensure alignment with client objectives.
  • Mentored junior consultants, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Liaised with developers to embed automation scripts into the build process to provide early visibility to defects.
  • Review and merge the automation PR's and ensure the stability.


Automation Associate Test Lead

Maveric Systems Ltd
10.2014 - 02.2019
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, improving overall product performance.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define testing requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
  • Proactively communicated risks and issues to project stakeholders, fostering transparency throughout the testing process.


Education

B.E - Electronics and Communication

Kanchi Pallavan Engg College

Skills

  • Automation Frameworks: BDD, Page Object Model, JUnit, Test- NG, Hybrid driven
  • UI Automation tools: Webdriver IO, Selenium, Playwright, UFT, RFT and Watir
  • Mobile Automation tools: Appium 301
  • API Automation tools: Rest assured, Karate framework, Postman
  • Version Control: Git
  • CI/CD tool: Jenkins, GitHub Action
  • Container tools: Kubernetes and Openshift
  • Performance tool: J-meter
  • Build tools: Maven, Gradle
  • Monitor tool: Kibana, Kafka
  • Test cloud: See test, Sauce lab
  • Test Management tools: Jira, Confluence, HP ALM
  • Core Banking: T24, Retail & Corporate, SWIFT Payments, PSD2
  • Third Party: PEGA
  • Project Methodology: Agile / Scrum / Kanban
  • Languages: Java, VB Script, Type Script, Shell Script
  • DevOps: Chaos-monkey

Timeline

Test Specialist

Coforge
02.2023 - Current

Lead Consultant

ITC Infotech Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2023

Automation Associate Test Lead

Maveric Systems Ltd
10.2014 - 02.2019

B.E - Electronics and Communication

Kanchi Pallavan Engg College
Devakrishnan Kothandaraman