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 2021Present · 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 2019Apr 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 2013Sep 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 2008Apr 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
QTPHP ALMPerfecto Mobile CloudTest AutomationQuality Assurance

Education

Bharathiar University

Bachelor's Degree — Mathematics with Computer Applications

Jan 2005Jan 2008

Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Human Resources Management and Services

Jan 2009Jan 2011

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