Khagesh Kapil

QA Manager

Greater Toronto Area, Canada7 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 11 years in software quality engineering.
  • Expert in leading SDET teams and automation strategies.
  • Strong foundation in test automation and development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Engineering Leader specializing in test automation within the software development industry.

Contact

Skills

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAntBDDCC++CSSCore JavaCucumberDatabasesEclipseGitInsurance IndustryJBehaveJDBC

About

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.

Experience

7 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 5 mos
Average Tenure
--
Current Experience

Sagen

IT Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Nov 2022Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Oakville, Ontario, Canada · Remote

Test EstimationInsurance Industry

Fundserv

Senior Quality Engineer

Jul 2021Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

Test Estimation

Publicis sapient

Software Development Engineer

Jan 2019Aug 2019 · 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

Paytm

Technical Lead

Dec 2017Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Noida Area, India

Test Estimation

Adobe

Senior Software Engineer

May 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Noida Area, India

Test Estimation

Snapdeal

Sr. SDET (Java)

Dec 2014May 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Test Estimation

Crestech software systems pvt. ltd

Software Quality Engineer

Jul 2012Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Noida Area, India

  • Crestech provides Quality Management solutions to its customers. We, as a team work along with the customer to ensure that their Software Quality Management Goals are met. As part of Crestech, We provide solutions to attain functional as well as non-functional validation for their software products and thereby bringing efficiency and cost saving to the clients
Test Estimation

Education

Collège LaSalle, Montréal

IT Programmer Analyst - AEC — Computer Science

Jan 2019Jan 2021

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

Post Graduate Diploma — Advanced software design and development

Jan 2011Jan 2012

I.E.T Alwar, Rajasthan

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Computer Engineering

Jan 2006Jan 2010

Stackforce found 100+ more professionals with Agile Methodologies & Agile Project Management

Explore similar profiles based on matching skills and experience