Keerthika Govindarajan

DevOps Engineer

Corona, California, United States4 yrs 8 mos experience

AI EnabledHighly Stable

Key Highlights

14 years of experience in QA and test automation.
Expert in building high-performing QA teams.
Proven track record in reducing test cycle times.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and eCommerce QA Automation Expert with extensive experience in mobile and web testing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Test AutomationApi TestingMobile TestingQuality Assurance

Other Skills

GitJavaScriptSeleniumTestNGCucumberKarateJenkinsJavaAppiumSQLTest Automation Framework DesignPostmanQTPHP ALMPerfecto Mobile Cloud

About

Innovative and results-driven Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with over 14 years of experience in test automation, quality engineering, and leadership across diverse domains including Mobile payments ,Digital wallet payments , financial services, e-commerce, healthcare, and insurance. Proven expertise in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, TestNG, Cucumber, and Karate, with hands-on proficiency in API, web, and mobile testing. Have hands-on experience with Python - API automation . Adept at leveraging CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Stash) and working in Agile and DevOps environments to accelerate software delivery and ensure top-tier quality. Recognized for building high-performing QA teams, streamlining test processes, and mentoring engineers to adopt automation-first strategies. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, maximizing test coverage, and aligning QA efforts with business and technical goals. Core Specialties: SDET | QA Automation | Test Management | CI/CD | DevOps | API Testing | Selenium | Appium | Cucumber BDD | Jenkins | Karate | JavaScript| Java | Python | Test Strategy | SAFe Agile | Quality Leadership

Experience

American express

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test @ American Express

Jul 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Summary:
Leading test automation strategy and framework development for digital payment platforms, driving API and web automation excellence within Agile and DevOps ecosystems.
Key Contributions:
Designed and implemented BDD automation frameworks using Java, Cucumber, and JavaScript , Karate for REST API validation.
Automated complex web applications using Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, and integrated automation suites into CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins.
Developed WireMock services for API virtualization to enhance early integration testing and reduce environment dependencies.
Performed data validation using Couchbase and monitored service logs with Splunk.
Collaborated closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality gates and continuous delivery standards.
Impact:
✅ Reduced regression execution time by 35%
✅ Improved API test coverage and automation reliability by 40%

GitJavaScriptSeleniumTestNGCucumberKarate+3

Mercedes-benz financial services usa llc

Sr Automation Engineer @ Mercedes Benz

Nov 2019 – Apr 2020 · 5 mos · Farmington, Michigan · On-site

Summary:
Led mobile QA automation efforts for financial services applications, implementing robust automation frameworks and analytics validations.
Key Contributions:
Automated native mobile applications using Appium, Cucumber (Gherkin), and Fabrics Framework.
Validated Google Analytics tags and performed database validations using SQL and DB2.
Managed Agile QA deliverables in SAFe release trains, ensuring on-time, high-quality releases.
Impact:
✅ Achieved 100% test case automation for core mobile journeys
✅ Improved defect detection rate by 25% across app releases

GitJavaScriptAppiumCucumberSQLMobile Testing+1

American express

Technical Test Lead @ American Express | Mobile QA Analyst @ BCBSMN

Apr 2013 – Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Phoenix, Arizona Area

Summary:
Led automation and quality assurance for high-visibility mobile and web applications in the financial and retail domains.
Key Contributions:
Designed and executed automation for mobile hybrid applications , web apps and REST APIs using TestNG, Selenium, appium and Java.
Managed QA efforts for Android Pay, Apple Pay, and Jawbone UP projects.
Validated REST APIs using Postman, SOAP UI, and performed backend checks using DB2.
Coordinated test planning, automation design, and offshore execution across multiple projects.
Impact:
✅ Reduced test cycle time by 30% through parallel automation execution
✅ Delivered stable automation suites reused across multiple client releases

GitTest Automation Framework DesignSeleniumAppiumPostmanTest Automation+1

Igate

Mobile QA Analysts @ W.W. Grainger Inc | United States/ India

Aug 2008 – Apr 2013 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Chicago, Illinois

Summary:
Delivered QA and test automation solutions for enterprise web, hybrid, and native applications across eCommerce and insurance domains.
Key Contributions:
Developed automation frameworks using QTP and SPRINNTEST, enhancing regression efficiency.
Led test teams, defined test strategy, and prepared detailed test plans and metrics.
Executed functional, regression, and end-to-end testing using HP ALM, ClearQuest, and Perfecto Mobile Cloud.
Impact:
✅ Increased automation coverage by 50% for mobile and web testing
✅ Improved delivery timelines through process standardization and mentoring