Arun Prakash — Software Engineer

I build automation frameworks that turn 3-day regression cycles into 8-hour pipelines — and I build the teams that can sustain them. With 18+ years in quality engineering, I specialise in designing and scaling enterprise test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications. My core stack: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium — backed by Java, TestNG, and CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and GitLab CI. I've led QA organisations of up to 18 engineers across APAC and India at companies including ServiceNow, Expedia Group, and PayPal — implementing shift-left testing strategies, BDD frameworks with Cucumber, and touchless release pipelines that meaningfully cut time-to-release and defect escape rates. Career highlights: ▪ Reduced regression cycle from 3 days → under 8 hours through an enterprise Selenium/Java framework used across multiple teams ▪ Achieved 80% regression automation coverage across web & API layers at Expedia ▪ Cut production defect escape rate by 40% via shift-left testing and risk-based strategy at ServiceNow ▪ Led a 12-member QA org at ServiceNow running 1,000+ automated tests per build in Jenkins CI pipelines ▪ Built hybrid Selenium + Appium frameworks for combined Web + Mobile testing — used across global teams Beyond frameworks, I bring governance: test strategy, entry/exit criteria, defect life-cycle management, QA metrics reporting to senior leadership, and the ability to establish QA processes from scratch across 15+ scrum teams — improving both release predictability and audit readiness. I am actively relocating to Germany and am EU Blue Card eligible under the IT Specialist pathway — which means no additional degree recognition is required and the visa timeline is typically 6–10 weeks from a job offer. I am currently learning German (A1, actively progressing) and targeting senior QA Architect, SDET Lead, and Quality Engineering Manager roles in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, or hybrid/remote positions across the EU. Open to senior roles with teams who care about quality as a product discipline, not an afterthought. Reach out: p.arunprakash09@gmail.com

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Quality Engineering expert with extensive experience in automation frameworks and team leadership.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 18 yrs 7 mos