Nitish Tarafdar

DevOps Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India1 yr 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Reduced manual effort by 30-40% through automation.
Designed robust automation frameworks for testing.
Recognized as 'Best Team Player' for collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Automation Engineer with strong DevOps and QA capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

TerraformDevopsQa AutomationCi/cd

Other Skills

LeadershipPython Automation & ScriptingSplunk ObservabilityDynatraceMonitoring & AlertingSplunkJava & Spring Boot DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesTest AutomationCI/CD & DevOps PracticesGitHubJavaSeleniumTestNGContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

About

Automation Engineer with 1.5+ years of experience driving automation, observability, and infrastructure efficiency using Terraform (IaC), Dynatrace, and Splunk. Currently working at TCS, I design and implement scalable automation solutions using Java and Terraform, focused on monitoring, alerting, and system reliability in DevOps-driven environments. My work has helped reduce manual effort by up to 30–40% and improve operational efficiency through automation and observability improvements. My core expertise includes: • QA Automation & Test Automation Frameworks (Java) • Terraform (Infrastructure as Code - IaC) • Dynatrace & Splunk Observability • Monitoring & Alerting, Cloud Monitoring • CI/CD Pipelines, DevOps & Agile Practices I have hands-on experience in automating monitoring configurations, alerting systems, and testing workflows. I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams across development, QA, and operations to deliver reliable, automation-driven solutions and enhance system performance. Recognized as a “Best Team Player” for strong ownership, collaboration, and consistent contribution to project success. Beyond engineering, I bring a creative edge through content creation and storytelling, enabling me to communicate technical ideas effectively and think beyond conventional solutions. 🚀 Currently open to opportunities in Automation Engineer, Observability Engineer, DevOps, and SRE roles where I can contribute, learn, and grow. 📬 Contact: mailto: nitish.tarafdar.org@gmail.com

Experience

Tata consultancy services

4 roles

Programmer

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · On-site

Leadership

Terraform Automation Dynatrace & Splunk Observability

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · On-site

Automated monitoring and alerting configurations using Terraform (IaC) across Dynatrace and Splunk
Improved system observability by implementing dashboards, alerts, and performance monitoring solutions
Reduced manual configuration effort through infrastructure automation
Worked in DevOps-driven environments to enhance system reliability and deployment speed

TerraformPython Automation & ScriptingSplunk ObservabilityDynatraceMonitoring & AlertingDevOps

QA Automation Testing Engineer

Dec 2024 – Nov 2025 · 11 mos · On-site

Designed, developed, and maintained robust automation test scripts using tools like Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java for functional and regression testing.
Led end-to-end automation strategy and implemented CI/CD pipelines integrating Jenkins, Git, and Maven for efficient test execution and reporting.
Collaborated closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts in Agile/Scrum teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Developed and maintained test frameworks from scratch for UI, API, and backend services to enhance testing efficiency and scalability.
Participated in sprint planning, grooming, and daily stand-ups, contributing actively to test planning, estimation, and defect triage.
Executed and maintained automated regression test suites to ensure stability and reliability of builds across multiple environments.
Utilized RALLY for test case management, defect tracking, and daily status reporting to ensure traceability and accountability.
Implemented parallel test execution and cross-browser testing using Selenium Grid and BrowserStack to improve test coverage and speed.
Actively participated in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance test coverage, reduce manual effort, and optimize test execution times.