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Karthikeyan K

Engineering Lead
Bangalore North

Summary

Experienced Python Automation Engineer with 10+ years in automation testing, specializing in Python, Selenium, Pytest, and REST APIs. Skilled in automating web portals, mobile apps (Android/iOS), and API testing with Postman. Proficient in developing frameworks, Selenium, Appium, and testing REST/SOAP services. Expertise in manual testing, test planning, and execution aligned with SDLC and STLC. Experienced in Agile environments and application monitoring (Site24x7). Strong problem-solving, scripting (shell/Unix), and collaboration skills.

Work History

Engineer Quality - Lead

Persistent Systems
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted system test verification using API, CLI, UI, and Terraform.
  • Designed and implemented an automation framework for regression testing using Python, Pytest, and Ansible.
  • Managed and executed daily operational tasks using shell scripts.
  • Performed extensive network testing, covering private, public, DHCP, NAT, and external network configurations.
  • Led storage testing efforts for GRS, AIX, and SLES images.
  • Developed and executed Ansible playbooks to streamline automation processes.
  • Created and scheduled cron jobs using MongoDB for automated workflows.
  • Automated GUI test cases leveraging Python, Selenium, and Pytest.
  • Conducted OS-level test verifications using Linux commands.
  • Designed an end-to-end framework for image validation processes.
  • Validated IBM Cloud PowerVS private and public offerings.
  • Executed IBM Cloud CLI and Terraform testing.
  • Performed API testing using Postman and Insomnia.
  • Worked extensively with JIRA, TestRail, and other test management tools.

Software Engineer

Integra Micro Software Services
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Automated GUI functional test cases using Python, Selenium, and Pytest framework to ensure the functionality of web applications.
  • Verified cloud portal functionality that pushes packages over-the-air (OTA) across various connection types, including tethered and accessory modes.
  • Developed mobile test automation using UIAutomatorViewer with Python and Pytest, ensuring thorough test coverage for mobile applications.
  • Gained hands-on experience with Appium for mobile test automation.
  • Conducted mobile device testing, including exposure to kernel-level commands for in-depth troubleshooting.
  • Fully automated 1,300 test cases, improving efficiency and test coverage.
  • Ran daily sanity, smoke, and regression tests to maintain product quality.
  • Integrated Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) of mobile packages, enabling efficient package reviews.
  • Used the Skywalker tool to generate detailed reports for tracking and analysis of test results.

Software Engineer

Foiwe Info Global Solutions Private Limited
06.2014 - 12.2015
  • Provided 24/7 real-time web support to users worldwide.
  • Logged in as an admin to server/apps/tools to monitor registered user activities.
  • Managed both backend and frontend of user profiles within the respective tools to track and review user activities.
  • Tracked issues related to profile scores, reported them to the Community Manager, or took necessary actions on the profile directly.
  • Categorized photos in line with photo moderation guidelines.
  • Blocked unwanted photos, identified scammers, and allowed only genuine profiles.
  • Gained an understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLA) and handled incidents and problems in alignment with defined SLAs.
  • Took necessary steps to resolve issues during outage conditions to ensure minimal disruption.

Education

MCA - Computer Applications Development

T John College
Bengaluru, India
06.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

Python

Accomplishments

    Team Excellence award, Motorola Mobility India

Certification

Playwright 102 advanced

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
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5
Certificates
Karthikeyan KEngineering Lead