Karan Malpani
Bengaluru
Summary
Automation Lead Engineer with over 12 years of experience in creating and implementing Java-based automated testing frameworks. Specializes in Page Object Model design patterns and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. Proven ability to enhance software reliability and efficiency through robust test frameworks. Recognized for driving innovation and optimizing performance in automated solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Engineer 3
Amadeus
Bengaluru
09.2021 - Current
- Obtained defensive publication for packaging process improvement initiative.
- Spearheaded design and development of automated Playwright, Geb, and Spock framework for web and API testing.
- Executed 800 automated end-to-end tests daily through Jenkins, incorporating retry mechanisms.
- Led automation team of five, enhancing productivity through effective Scrum practices.
- Architected tailored solutions to boost automation efficiency from inception.
- Managed comprehensive code review process to ensure quality prior to repository integration.
- Prototyped Agent AI for UI automation leveraging browser functionality.
- Developed maintenance guidelines and established robust Pull Request process for framework.
Senior Software Engineer
Cerner Healthcare Solutions
Bengaluru
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Led 7-member automation team to design and implement a hybrid automated testing framework, adopted across multiple web application teams.
- Developed end-to-end automation framework integrated with Jenkins, executing over 600 E2E tests daily.
- Automated processes through batch file scripting, enhancing operational efficiency significantly.
- Oversaw code reviews and managed pull requests, maintaining high-quality standards across multiple Git repositories.
- Recognized by top executives at Cerner for delivering a scalable automation framework utilizing best practices.
- Created executable JAR file for data transfer across platforms (Jira, Jenkins, ALM QC) via REST protocols, achieving nearly $100,000 in cost savings.
- Presented technical paper on automation framework at annual Cerner technical conference (DEVCON).
- Reduced high-priority defects in Contract Management application, managing complete defect lifecycle within agile sprints.
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bengaluru
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Led development and execution of automation test scripts for functional and regression testing.
- Trained new team members in UFT and Selenium fundamentals to ensure efficient onboarding.
- Managed quality assurance processes from service orchestration to fulfillment, ensuring integration effectiveness.
- Created an Excel-based middleware solution linking ALM software with Oracle Database, enhancing efficiency.
- Eliminated defect duplication and enabled automated report generation through middleware solution.
- Reduced test execution time by 18% via automation, resulting in $80,000 savings.
- Optimized manual testing efforts by simplifying database value comparisons with Cramer.
- Achieved top performance ranking in Cognizant's productivity tracking during high-pressure periods.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Management
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
06.2013
Skills
- JAVA
- VB
- Type Script
- GROOVY
- Hybrid-TDD
- BDD
- Geb & Spock
- Playwright
- Cucumber
- POM
- TestNG
- Selenium web driver
- Selenium IDE
- IntelliJ
- SOAP UI
- REST
- Microsoft Tools
- SonarQube
- Code Narc
- Maven
- Gradle
- Extent Reports
- Auto IT
- HP ALM
- Jira
- Jenkins
- Selenium Grid
- BIT Bucket
- Postman
- Eclipse
- Batch Files
- Windows Schedulers
- Tomcat Apache
- UFT
- Office
- Windows
- GIT
- SQL
- MySQL
- Automation
- Regression
- Functional
- Sanity/Smoke
- BDT
- STLC
- Defect Triage
- Debugging
- HTML
- XML
- CSS
- Xpath
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Communication
- Presentation
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Agile Methodologies
- Sprint Planning
- Scrum
- Agentic Automation
- Browser USE web UI
- CyberArk
Patents and Publications
- Assistive luggage packing method for preventing confiscation of items at airports for people with impairments, Defensive Publication - August 2025
Volunteer Experience
Sankalp India Foundation, Volunteer, 10/01/09, 06/30/13
Awards
- Hall of Famer for EVA-EV2 team, at Amadeus
- Best debutant, Cerner Revenue Cycle
- Best debutant, Quality Engineering & Assurance, Cognizant
- Excellence Award, Comcast, For exemplary performance with innovation in automation
- Idea Champion Award, Cognizant Innovation Group
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
Timeline
QA Engineer 3
Amadeus
09.2021 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Cerner Healthcare Solutions
07.2017 - 09.2021
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Management
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology