Kirubhakaran Murugan — Product Manager

As a Senior Full‑Stack Quality Engineering Specialist, I drive QA strategies that enable faster, more reliable, and innovation‑driven software delivery. With 7.5 years spanning manual, automation, and API testing, I’ve led cross‑functional initiatives that cut regression cycles by up to 40%, reduced post‑release defects by 35%, and embedded quality engineering across the SDLC. 💡 My Approach Quality isn’t a final checkbox - it’s a culture. From designing scalable automation frameworks (Java, Selenium, C#) to integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, my focus is on building confidence in every release. By leveraging Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, I’ve accelerated test case design, optimized automation scripts, and enhanced exploratory testing efficiency. 🏆 Highlights & Leadership Impact ➤ Led QA strategy for multi‑team projects, aligning test planning, automation, and release readiness with business priorities. ➤ Enhanced automation frameworks and led code refactoring initiatives that scaled across product lines. ➤ Introduced AI‑driven QA accelerators, improving test coverage and reducing repetitive scripting work. ➤ Partnered with Product, Development, and DevOps leads to influence go/no‑go decisions using risk‑based testing insights. 🛠 Core Competencies Automation Testing (Selenium, Java, C#) | Test Strategy & Planning | API Testing (Postman) | CI/CD Integration (Azure DevOps) | Mobile & Cross‑Browser Testing | Database Testing (Oracle SQL) | Defect Management (JIRA, ADO) | Gen AI in QA | Agile & SAFe Practices 🏅 Awards & Recognition ➤ Employee of the Quarter – FY25 (Q1) – For implementing Gen AI in QA and delivering full‑stack QA excellence. ➤ Accenture Celebrating Excellence (ACE) Award – High‑value delivery & business impact. ➤ Accenture Pinnacle Award – QA innovation & continuous learning. ➤ Best ASE Award – FY19 & FY20 – Consistent defect‑free releases. 🎓 Certifications AZ‑900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | Career Essentials in Generative AI (Microsoft & LinkedIn) | Selenium with Java | AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot | Refactoring with GitHub Copilot | Generative AI Skills for Creative Content 📢 Quality isn’t just my role - it’s my commitment. If you are seeking a results‑driven QA leader who combines technical depth with strategic vision, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to your organization’s quality engineering success.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Quality Engineering Specialist with a focus on automation and AI integration.

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 7 yrs 11 mos