PRAVEEN KATHIRAVAN - Lead Automation Engineer - COGNIZANT

Summary

Senior Automation QA Engineer Results-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over 3.8 years of experience across the full SDLC, specializing in the Retail and E-commerce sectors. Expert in architecting and maintaining scalable Test Automation Frameworks from the ground up using Playwright with TypeScript. Proven track record in optimizing software delivery through CI/CD pipeline integrations in Azure DevOps. Highly proficient in Manual API testing and Automated API testing, as well as specialized Accessibility testing (axe-core) to ensure full WCAG compliance. Committed to driving quality and efficiency through robust automation strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

4

years of professional experience

Work History

SDET / Automation QA Engineer

COGNIZANT

07.2022 - Current

SDET / Automation QA Engineer

Spearheaded end-to-end Quality Engineering for a global e-commerce ecosystem supporting the world’s largest tobacco manufacturer, overseeing QA delivery across 4 major global projects and 15+ international websites.
Spearheaded Internationalization (i18n) and Localization (L10n) testing strategies for multi-lingual platforms, ensuring seamless functional and UI/UX performance across languages including French, German, Korean, Japanese, and English.
Architected a unified Test Automation Framework using Playwright and TypeScript, standardizing automated regression for 15+ websites and reducing manual testing effort by 40% across the global portfolio.
Engineered robust CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to support deployments across 4 distinct project streams, significantly accelerating the SDLC for global releases.
Implemented Accessibility Testing (axe-core) to achieve WCAG 2.1 compliance across all global sites, ensuring a digitally inclusive experience for a diverse international user base.
Optimized cross-browser and cross-device compatibility using BrowserStack, maintaining high-performance standards across varying regional network conditions and hardware.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Sri Sairam Engineering College

Chennai, India

04-2022

Skills

Programming Languages: TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, Python

Automation Tools: Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber (BDD)

API & Integration Testing: Postman, Manual and Automated API Validation, RESTful API Testing

Specialized Testing: Accessibility Testing (axe-core), WCAG Compliance, Manual

Global Stakeholder Management: Communicating technical risks across international teams and time zones

Adaptability: Managing QA delivery for multi-lingual platforms across 15 global websites

DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Maven (Build Tool)

Cloud & Utility Tools: BrowserStack, Git (Version Control)

Test Management & Methodology: SDLC, Agile/Scrum, Azure DevOps, Defect Tracking & Reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Developers and Product Owners in Agile environments

Timeline

SDET / Automation QA Engineer

COGNIZANT

07.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

Sri Sairam Engineering College

AWARDS

Outstanding Delivery Excellence: Recognized with an award of cheer points for exceptional quality of work and delivery excellence.