Mohamed Salman Khadir
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Lead QA Engineer with 13+ years in automation strategy and framework design. Expertise in developing scalable test automation frameworks and integrating CI/CD processes. Skilled in team mentoring, reducing technical debt, and implementing quality processes for substantial business impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Lead)
Paralucent Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise test automation framework design with reusable components → 40% higher coverage, 60% faster regression
- Mentor 3 junior QAs on automation best practices, framework architecture, eCommerce testing workflows
- Own test strategy, test plans, execution via Jira + TestRail/Xray; drive continuous improvement & flake-handling standards
- (Salesforce–Siebel CRM)
Senior QA Engineer
Jash IT Solutions
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Built modular test automation framework with parallel execution and CI/CD integration
- Led UI + API (Postman) regression suite → reduced defect escape rate to
- Championed test case design standards, root-cause analysis (SQL), quality gate enforcement
Quality Assurance Engineer (Mobile & Web Automation Owner)
Teran Global
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Owned large-scale hybrid test automation framework (Selenium, Cypress, Appium) for consumer web & mobile apps
- Integrated automated suites into Jenkins/Azure DevOps with full regression coverage and fast feedback loops
- Pioneered migration from legacy tools to modern frameworks → 30% reduction in test creation time
- Delivered PoCs that drove adoption of TestRail/Xray and modern QA methodologies across teams
Quality Assurance Engineer
Amazon Development Center
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Reduced test creation time by 30% through framework migration and integration.
- Developed and maintained large-scale hybrid automation framework for web and mobile apps.
- Refactored legacy code to enhance maintainability and minimize technical debt.
- Defined quality acceptance criteria with teams, embedding QA early in processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University
01.2011
Skills
- Leadership: Team Mentoring - Process Design - Code Reviews - Quality Strategy
- Automation: Selenium - Appium - Cucumber BDD
- Testing: UI - API - Regression - Integration - E2E - Data Validation (SQL)
- CI/CD: Azure DevOps - Jenkins - Git - Matrix/Parallel Execution
- Test Management: Jira - TestRail/Xray - Test Plans - Bug Lifecycle
- APIs & Tools: Postman - REST/SOAP - Docker - Agile/Scrum
- Certifications: ISTQB Foundation - CSTE (In Progress)
Key Achievements
- 40% increase in test automation coverage through modular framework design and reusable components
- 60% reduction in nightly regression time via parallel execution and CI/CD optimization
- 30% reduction in test case creation time by pioneering framework migrations
- Successfully mentored 3+ junior QAs on modern testing practices and quality leadership
- Technical debt elimination through systematic refactoring, code reviews, and framework upgrades
Why Hire Me
- Proven leadership scaling QA from IC to team mentor (5+ years)
- Modern automation expertise with Selenium, Appium & CI/CD
- Business impact focus—metrics-driven QA (escape rate, coverage, regression time)
- Salesforce + Siebel experience, ready to deepen enterprise platform knowledge
- Mentoring DNA—I grow QA teams
- Quick ramp-up ability—Successfully onboarded at Amazon, Teran, Jash, Paralucent
Timeline
Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Lead)
Paralucent Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Senior QA Engineer
Jash IT Solutions
02.2024 - 06.2024
Quality Assurance Engineer (Mobile & Web Automation Owner)
Teran Global
08.2018 - 01.2024
Quality Assurance Engineer
Amazon Development Center
08.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University