Khagesh Kapil — QA Manager
Senior SDET Lead | Automation Architect | Quality Engineering LeaderWith 11+ years of experience in software quality engineering, I specialize in leading SDET teams and driving end-to-end test automation strategy across fast-paced, agile development environments. I bring a strong foundation in both test automation and development, with a deep understanding of how to build quality into every stage of the software lifecycle.Technical Strengths:Designed and implemented scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright, TypeScript, Node.js, Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, and SoapUIStrong experience in REST API testing and development using Java SpringHands-on with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker (images and containers), with working knowledge of KubernetesProficient in Git workflows and version control for large-scale automation projectsFamiliar with AWS and integrating cloud services into test environmentsLeadership & Collaboration:Proven track record of mentoring and leading SDET teams, aligning test strategy with product and engineering goalsPassionate about building a culture of quality, improving automation coverage, and accelerating release cycles without compromising on reliabilityI'm always looking to push the boundaries of automation, optimize test processes, and deliver high-quality software at scale. If you're building teams or products that prioritize quality, I’d love to connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Engineering Leader specializing in test automation within the software development industry.
Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Experience: 7 yrs 1 mo
Career Highlights
- Over 11 years in software quality engineering.
- Expert in leading SDET teams and automation strategies.
- Strong foundation in test automation and development.
Work Experience
Sagen
IT Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (3 yrs 7 mos)
Fundserv
Senior Quality Engineer (1 yr 4 mos)
Publicis Sapient
Software Development Engineer (7 mos)
Paytm
Technical Lead (1 yr 1 mo)
Adobe
Senior Software Engineer (1 yr 7 mos)
Snapdeal
Sr. SDET (Java) (1 yr 5 mos)
CresTech Software Systems Pvt. Ltd
Software Quality Engineer (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education
IT Programmer Analyst - AEC at Collège LaSalle, Montréal
Post Graduate Diploma at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at I.E.T Alwar, Rajasthan