Automation Engineer Oracle Cloud

MAHESH KUMAR MUTUKULA

Automation Engineer AI/ML Automation

Email: ***.****@*****.*** Phone:945-***-**** Location: Frisco, Texas linkedin.com/in/maheshmutukula

• Java • Python • AI/ML • Selenium • Playwright • TestNg • PyTest • BDD • Applitools • Tosca • Cypress • LeanFT UFT • Jenkins • Git • Rest • Docker • Oracle Cloud • AWS • Azure CAREER SNAPSHOT

• Seasoned Automation Engineer with 13+ years of expertise in Functional, Automation, and QA test management, specializing in AI/ML-based automation, Python, Java, and Selenium frameworks.

• Proven leader in designing and implementing automation strategies aligned with Agile and CI/CD workflows.

• Extensive experience in automation testing across diverse domains including Hospitality, E-commerce, Banking, Retail, and Healthcare.

• Advanced automation skills in Selenium WebDriver, Java, Python, Typescript, JavaScript, Rest Assured, Cucumber BDD, Cypress and Playwright, LeanFT (UFT) with deep experience in AI-driven testing using AI Agents, Mabl, Testim, Applitools, and JIRA for optimized defect management.

• Strong background in Big Data, ETL validation, CI/CD pipelines, Cloud platforms (AWS, Oracle Cloud, AZURE), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Proficient in developing and executing automated test cases using TestNG and PyTest, Mocha frameworks, enabling structured, efficient test management and improved test coverage across diverse applications.

• Adept at designing scalable test automation strategies, integrating AI-driven NLP-driven automation by leveraging OpenAI GPT and LangChain intelligent testing solutions, and optimizing performance through GitHub Actions, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Kafka-based event-driven validation.

• Developed, maintained, and optimized automation test scripts using the Rest Assured, Karate framework and leveraged Ready API, SoapUI, Postman, Swagger to validate REST APIs, SOAP services, and end-to-end workflows.

• Leveraged Grafana, Slack, SonarQube, DataDog, Test Complete and TOSCA for code quality, monitoring, alerts, automating functional and UI testing, enhancing test coverage and accelerating regression cycles.

• Utilized JMeter, Gatling for performance testing, analysing system behaviour under peak load conditions.

• Expertise in ETL testing for Bigdata pipelines, utilizing Spark in Data Lake environments, API validation, and Selenium Grid management for comprehensive and maintainable test infrastructure.

• Extensive experience in version control and repository management using Git, GitHub, SVN, and GitLab, ensuring reliable code versioning and collaboration.

• Experienced in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS, AZURE), and CI/CD technologies (Jenkins, Bitbucket) and for code quality SonarQube.

• Proficient in Agile-Scrum methodologies, with hands-on experience in databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Teradata, Redshift) for end-to-end testing and data validation.

• Expertise in test management tools such as JIRA, Zephyr and HP ALM for tracking defects, test execution, and reporting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Scripting Languages: Java, Python, Typescript, JavaScript, JSON, Shell, YAML, SOAP, REST AI Tools: Open AI, LangChain, LLM(LlamaIndex) Mabl, Testim, Applitools, Splunk, Grafana. Automation Technologies: Selenium, Cucumber, Eggplant, UFT, TestNg, Junit, Rest Assured, Karate, Postman, Cypress, Playwright, PyTest, Selenium Grid, JMeter, Gatling. Tosca. Cloud Platforms: Oracle Cloud, AWS (EC2, IAM, S3, EBS, VPC, ELB, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, SNS/SQS), Azure, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes.

CI/CD & Build Systems: Maven, SonarQube, Jenkins, Hudson, DataDog, ELK, GitHub Actions Database: SQL, ORACLE, MYSQL, RedShift, PostgreSQL, Teradata, Spark, Snowflake, Kafka. Source & Version Control: GIT, GitHub, GitLab, SVN, Swagger, JIRA, Zephyr and HP ALM WORK EXPERIENCE

Express Scripts, TX, USA - Senior Software Engineer –SDET (June 2023 – Till date)

• Test Automation Frameworks:

o Led the design and implementation of a scalable automation framework for pharmaceutical claims processing, reducing QA cycle time by 30%.

o Architected and implemented test automation frameworks using Java, Python, Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, and Playwright, Typescript/JavaScript automating workflows for rebate calculation and submission processes.

o Architected a Python-based automation framework integrated with Snowflake for validating 10M+ daily pharmaceutical claims.

o Integrated Machine Learning models to predict claim anomalies, improving accuracy by 25%.

• AI Integration:

o Implemented NLP-driven automation by leveraging OpenAI GPT and LangChain to auto-convert English- written test cases into executable TestNG/PyTest scripts, accelerating script generation by 60%. o Designed an LLM-based validation layer using LlamaIndex and LLM-as-a-Test to assess and verify dynamic chatbot responses in a GenAI-powered claims management portal. o Designed and implemented an AI-powered test automation framework leveraging Mabl to create self- healing test scripts, reducing script maintenance efforts by 30%. o Built Kafka consumers/producers in Python to simulate real-time claim submission workflows, reducing latency by 40%

o Implemented end-to-end UI test automation using TestIM for scalable wwb applications. Configured TestIM’s Smart Locators and self-healing features to reduce flakiness.Integrated AI-based visual validation with Applitools to ensure pixel-perfect UI consistency across browsers and screen resolutions.

• Regression & API Testing:

o Automated regression and API testing with Karate, REST Assured, PyTest, Postman reducing test cycle time by 40% and ensuring data accuracy for rebate claim submissions and approval workflows. o Automated API testing using PyTest and PyTest-BDD for validating RESTful service responses

• Cross-Browser Testing:

o Conducted cross-browser UI validation with Playwright, ensuring consistent functionality and built real- time test execution dashboards in Grafana by streaming Playwright test logs.

• Database Validation:

o Automated testing for Big Data pipelines using Spark, reducing validation time by 30% and ensuring compliance and data consistency.

o Validated database integrity with Redshift, Teradata, and SQL, ensuring rebate data accuracy and supporting ETL workflows in Data Lake environments.

• Cloud & Containerization:

o Built CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and Kafka to automate testing and deployment. o Integrated AZURE, AWS environments with Docker for seamless test deployment. o Implemented SonarQube quality gates to enforce code coverage, security vulnerabilities.

• Performance Testing: Collaborated on performance testing using JMeter, Gatling validating API performance under load.

• Version Control & Reporting: Maintained version control using Git, analysed test results, documented defects, and delivered actionable insights to improve system quality Key Tools: Java, Python, GEN AI/ML, Open AI, Mabl, Testim, Applitools, Splunk, Cypress, Selenium, JavaScript, Cucumber BDD, Playwright, PyTest, TestNg, Maven, Jenkins, ETL, Kafka, Spark, REST Assured, Postman, JMeter, SonarQube, AWS, AZURE, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Git, Gitlab, SQL. Wunderman Thompson, NY, USA - Senior Software Engineer – Sr. SDET (Feb 2022 – June 2023)

• Test Automation Frameworks:

o Designed a distributed testing framework for retail analytics pipelines. o Developed and executed modular test automation frameworks (POM, Modular Frameworks) using Java, Python, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright and Grafana, Cypress, Typescript/JavaScript ensuring functionality across multiple browsers and platforms.

• AI Integration:

o Developed AI-driven retail analytics tools to optimize inventory management, leveraging Python and AWS SageMaker.

o Developed a time-series forecasting model (Prophet) to predict inventory demand; automated accuracy testing with MLflow tracking.

• Database Validation:

o Automated validation of Spark ETL jobs (AWS Glue) using PyTest and boto3, ensuring data integrity across S3, Redshift, and Snowflake.

o Implemented Kafka-based event streaming for real-time data validation in QA workflows.

• Regression & API Testing:

o Automated API testing using REST Assured and GraphQL, Postman, validating data exchange and ensuring robust backend communication.

• Cloud & Containerization:

o Utilized TestNG, PyTest and Maven for efficient test management, execution, and reporting, generating detailed test results and actionable metrics.

o Built automated testing frameworks with AZURE Cloud Build, Cloud Functions, and Kubernetes Engine to streamline CI/CD and ensure scalable, repeatable test environments. o Utilized BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Test Lab for test data analysis, artifact management, and multi- device UI/compatibility testing.

o Integrated Selenium with Compute Engine VMs, monitored via Cloud Monitoring and Logging, and scripted AZURE API interactions for efficient test execution and debugging. o Leveraged AZURE, AWS and Docker for scalable, cloud-based test environments and automated database validation with SQL for consistent data integrity. Key Tools: Java, Python, Selenium, LeanFT UFT, Test Complete, Playwright, JavaScript, Kafka, Gatling, Appium, GraphQL, Postman, PyTest, TestNg, Maven, Jenkins, REST, AZURE, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Gitlab. Oracle Corporation, India

Principal Software QA Engineer (Jul 2017 – Feb 2022)

• Automation Strategy & Framework Development: Defined and implemented a comprehensive test automation strategy aligned with organizational goals, designing scalable and maintainable frameworks using Java, Python, and JavaScript. Integrated modular frameworks like POM for better reusability and scalability.

• Tool Selection & Integration: Evaluated and integrated tools like Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, Test Complete, PyTest, Appium, GraphQL, TestNG, and Maven, ensuring seamless CI/CD integration with Jenkins and GitLab.

• Environment Setup: Set up and maintained test environments on AWS and Oracle Cloud Native, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration to enable efficient, scalable, and reliable testing processes.

• ETL & Data Validation: Automated backend ETL data validations and front-end consistency checks for Oracle’s Opera application using Spark and Selenium, ensuring seamless data integrity across distributed systems. Developed Spark-based frameworks to validate data quality and schema integrity in high-volume data pipelines.

• UI & API Automation: Automated web application testing across multiple browsers and devices using Selenium WebDriver and WebDriver IO, JavaScript. Validated APIs using REST Assured and GraphQL to ensure robust communication and data integrity between components.

• Performance Testing: Created parameterized JMeter test plans to simulate concurrent user loads and validate system performance, analysing results to identify bottlenecks and optimize application scalability.

• Configured custom SonarQube rules for Selenium, Playwright automation to detect anti-patterns, flaky tests, and redundant assertions.

• Cloud Enablement & CI/CD: Implemented cloud-based CI/CD pipelines on Oracle Cloud and AWS, automating test execution, build deployments, and reporting for efficient release cycles. Integrated Slack, Jira, and Zephyr to provide seamless execution results and enhance cross-team collaboration.

• Cross-Platform Testing: Optimized test execution by leveraging Selenium Grid for parallel testing across multiple environments, reducing execution time and ensuring extensive test coverage.

• Tosca & OATS Automation: Implemented end-to-end test automation solutions using Tosca and OATS OpenScript, automating Oracle Forms testing and reducing testing cycles by 30%.

• Governance & Documentation: Established test automation governance by enforcing version control, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards. Maintained comprehensive documentation for test cases, execution results, and frameworks, ensuring transparent and repeatable processes.

• Custom Utilities Development: Developed utilities to integrate with tools like Slack, JIRA, and Zephyr, enabling automated execution reporting and seamless tracking of results. Configured alerting mechanisms in Grafana for Playwright test failures, notifying teams via Slack and PagerDuty. Key Tools: Java, Python, PyTest, OATS, Selenium WebDriver, WebDriver IO, JavaScript, Test Complete, Tosca, TestNg, Rest Assured, Maven, Eggplant, JMeter, Jenkins, POM, Modular Frameworks, Selenium Grid, Oracle Cloud Native, SonarQube, ALM, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Restful Web Services, Grafana, Git, Gitlab, GraphQl, SQL, MySQL.

Capgemini Technologies – Client: HSBC, India

Consultant (Feb 2016 – Jul 2017)

• Automation Frameworks: Designed and developed robust test automation frameworks using UFT, Java, Python, and Selenium, improving efficiency and effectiveness in the testing process.

• Tool Integration: Developed utilities to integrate with Slack, JIRA, and Zephyr, enabling seamless execution tracking and enhanced visibility into test results.

• Performance Testing: Implemented performance testing frameworks using Apache JMeter to conduct load, stress, spike, and endurance testing for web services and RESTful APIs.

• ETL Testing & Data Validation: Conducted ETL testing and data migration validations to ensure data integrity across systems, supporting high-quality data-driven processes.

• Cloud Enablement & CI/CD: Enabled cloud-based CI/CD pipelines on AWS for automation projects, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment and scalable testing.

• Selenium Grid: Configured Selenium Grid for distributed and parallel execution, reducing test cycle time and enhancing test coverage across environments.

• Dashboards & Metrics: Developed dashboards to provide actionable metrics and insights into test execution, enabling teams to identify areas for improvement.

Key Tools: Java, Selenium WebDriver, UFT, TestNg, Maven, JMeter, Jenkins, SQL, ETL, Selenium Grid, POM, Frameworks, ALM, GIT, SVN, AWS.

IPAY India Pvt. Ltd, India

Senior Analyst (Apr 2015 – Feb 2016)

• Implemented automation using Selenium WebDriver, JAVA, TestNg, and Maven.

• Extensively automated regression and functional test suites by developing over 900 automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver, JAVA.

• Performed Defect Tracking & Management in QC & JIRA. Generated automated daily reports using JIRA API.

• Worked in a highly dynamic AGILE environment and participated in scrum and sprint meetings.

• Developed Hybrid Automation Framework with POM, Data Driven and TestNg.

• Assisted Project Manager by providing automation strategies, and JIRA reports.

• Worked in AGILE environment and participated in scrum and sprint meetings. Key Tools: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNg, Maven, Jenkins, Selenium Grid, POM, Git, SVN, JIRA. Global Logic India Pvt. Ltd, India

Senior Analyst (Jun 2010 – Mar 2015)

• Implemented automation using Selenium WebDriver, JAVA, TestNg, and Maven.

• Understanding the Business Requirement Specifications.

• Designing Test Plans according to the client requirement.

• Testing the G.I.S GT Data tool application (ATLAS) under QA and STAG environment and fixing bugs using data policy techniques manually.

• Involved in Peer reviewing of test cases.

• Performed responsibilities of reviewing, documenting and providing reports on bugs, errors and other issues on quality of the product content within the software developed for the project. Key Tools: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNg, UFT, SVN EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Computer Science from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India – (2007-2009) TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Developer Certified Associate, Foundations Certified Associate

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