KEDAR – Senior SDET (AI-Driven Automation & Quality Engineering) – Ex. Amazon – 15+ years Exp – Local to Bay Area

KEDAR – Senior SDET (AI-Driven Automation & Quality Engineering) – Ex. Amazon – 15+ years Exp – Local to Bay Area

Consultant's Details: 

Consultant Name: Kedar

Current Location: Bay Area,CA

Employer Details:

Employer:Nextgen Technologies Inc

Contact Person:Kushal

Email:kushal.desai@nextgentechinc.com

Note: Please call between 09:30 AM PST to 06:00 PM PST

Phone: +1 (413) 424-0484

Kedar's Resume

 

KEDAR GHATPANDE
Senior SDET (AI-Driven Automation & Quality Engineering)

 

SUMMARY

Quality Engineering and Automation Leader with 15+ years of experience building scalable automation frameworks across mobile, web, and API platforms. Experienced in integrating AI-driven testing approaches using Claude Sonnet for automated test case generation and Google Nano Banana and Qwen models for image generation and visual validation testing. Skilled in Python and Java automation frameworks, mobile automation (Appium, XCUITest), and API testing, with a focus on improving test coverage, reducing manual effort, and accelerating release cycles through intelligent automation.

 

SKILLS

Programming: Java, Python
Test Automation & Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, Appium, XCUITest, REST Assured, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Data-Driven Testing, Framework Design

API Testing & Integration:REST APIs, Postman, API Automation, API Validation, Backend Testing

AI & Advanced Testing: AI/LLMs (Test Case Generation, Analysis), ARKit, Visual Validation Testing

Database & Backend: SQL, Data Validation, Database Testing

DevOps & CI/CD: CI/CD Pipelines, Jenkins, Git, Continuous Testing

Mobile & Web Testing: Mobile Testing (Android/iOS), Cross-Platform Testing, UI Testing

Performance & Monitoring: Performance Testing, Memory/CPU/GPU Monitoring

Testing Methodologies & Practices: Agile/Scrum, Test Automation Strategy, Regression Testing, End-to-End Testing, Test Planning, Defect Tracking

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior SDET (AI-Driven Automation & Quality Engineering)

Amazon, Bay Area,CA                                                                     August 2022 — Present

• Spearheaded QA strategy for 20+ AR features including “View in Room”, accelerating feature delivery by 30%.
• Developed test automation frameworks for Android/iOS using Python, Appium, and BDD, reducing manual testing by 60%.
• Migrated Android automation framework to Java/Appium for better alignment with internal engineering tools.
• Designed iOS automation suites using Swift and XCUITest, reducing UI regressions by 25%.
• Executed Figma-based test planning and validated backend APIs in production using Charles Proxy.
• Performed SQL-based data validation using complex queries to verify database integrity.
• Created onboarding wikis, QA documentation, and training materials across teams.
• Leveraged LLMs (Claude Sonnet 3.7) for automated test case generation.
• Integrated Generative AI tools for test result summarization and root cause analysis.
• Used Google Nano Banana and Qwen models for AI-driven visual validation testing.
• Built Android performance testing pipelines for system resource monitoring.

 

Senior QA Engineer

ICE Mortgage Technology (Ellie Mae), Pleasanton, CA   March 2019 — August 2022

• Directed QA automation strategy for Encompass 360 web transition project.
• Built REST Assured API automation suite, increasing coverage by 70%.
• Performed SQL-based validation for loan processing workflows.
• Developed complex SQL queries for validating business rules and data transformations.
• Automated UI test suites using Selenium and Java.
• Collaborated with clients and product owners on QA strategy.
• Served as Onsite QA Lead managing offshore teams.

 

Senior QA Engineer

Xoriant Corp (Client: Ellie Mae) , Pleasanton, CA            September 2014 — March 2019

• Designed Java-based automation frameworks for enterprise applications.
• Built API and UI automation suites using SoapUI and Java.
• Conducted API performance and regression testing.
• Mentored QA engineers on automation best practices.

 

QA Engineer

Spring CT                                                                              August 2011 — September 2014

• Built Android automation frameworks for GoToMeeting and Quick Heal apps.
• Developed automation for OEM APIs and security modules.
• Implemented data-driven testing strategies.

 

QA Engineer

BMC Software                                                                       March 2010 — August 2011

• Developed C# automation scripts for BMC Remedy ITSM Suite.
• Maintained regression and build verification frameworks.
• Diagnosed build failures and resolved defects with developers.

 

EDUCATION

MSc. Computer Science
University of Pune                                                                              July 2008 — June 2010

BSc. Computer Science
University of Pune                                                                              June 2005 — June 2008