I am a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and Automation Lead with over 12 years of experience architecting robust quality ecosystems for global leaders in finance, telecommunications, and government sectors. Throughout my career, I have specialized in transforming legacy testing processes into high-velocity, automated CI/CD pipelines that ensure software is both resilient and scalable. What I Have Done: Most recently, at the Government of Prince Edward Island, I served as the solo architect for a comprehensive API automation strategy. I successfully migrated 38 core APIs to a modern Playwright and JavaScript framework and engineered an automated Azure DevOps pipeline that provides real-time transparency via Microsoft Teams. My background also includes significant tenures at Warner Brothers Discovery (CNN), Scotiabank, and RBC, where I led full-stack automation efforts across web, mobile, and complex middleware integrations. My Technical Expertise: -Languages & Frameworks: Expert-level proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python, with deep hands-on experience in Playwright, Selenium, WebDriver.io, and Rest Assured. - Infrastructure & DevOps: Proven track record of building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions. -Performance & Observability: Specialized in load testing and production monitoring using Artillery and Grafana to identify and resolve system bottlenecks. What Makes Me Stand Out: -AI-Driven Efficiency: I am at the forefront of the "Agentic AI" revolution in QA. I actively leverage Generative AI (GitHub Copilot, Claude) and specialized AI QA agents to accelerate script generation, discover complex edge cases, and automate root-cause analysis for test failures. -Bridge-Builder: I don't just find bugs; I improve the Developer Experience (DX). By creating custom utility scripts and fostering early-stage requirement reviews with stakeholders, I ensure quality is a shared responsibility across the entire SDLC. -Domain Versatility: My experience spans highly regulated industries—including Banking (Guidewire, Swift payments), Insurance, and Healthcare—giving me a unique perspective on maintaining data integrity and security at scale. I am passionate about building intelligent, self-healing automation that allows engineering teams to ship code faster and with absolute confidence.

Rohit Kumar

I am a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and Automation Lead with over 12 years of experience architecting robust quality ecosystems for global leaders in finance, telecommunications, and government sectors. Throughout my career, I have specialized in transforming legacy testing processes into high-velocity, automated CI/CD pipelines that ensure software is both resilient and scalable. What I Have Done: Most recently, at the Government of Prince Edward Island, I served as the solo architect for a comprehensive API automation strategy. I successfully migrated 38 core APIs to a modern Playwright and JavaScript framework and engineered an automated Azure DevOps pipeline that provides real-time transparency via Microsoft Teams. My background also includes significant tenures at Warner Brothers Discovery (CNN), Scotiabank, and RBC, where I led full-stack automation efforts across web, mobile, and complex middleware integrations. My Technical Expertise: -Languages & Frameworks: Expert-level proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python, with deep hands-on experience in Playwright, Selenium, WebDriver.io, and Rest Assured. - Infrastructure & DevOps: Proven track record of building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions. -Performance & Observability: Specialized in load testing and production monitoring using Artillery and Grafana to identify and resolve system bottlenecks. What Makes Me Stand Out: -AI-Driven Efficiency: I am at the forefront of the "Agentic AI" revolution in QA. I actively leverage Generative AI (GitHub Copilot, Claude) and specialized AI QA agents to accelerate script generation, discover complex edge cases, and automate root-cause analysis for test failures. -Bridge-Builder: I don't just find bugs; I improve the Developer Experience (DX). By creating custom utility scripts and fostering early-stage requirement reviews with stakeholders, I ensure quality is a shared responsibility across the entire SDLC. -Domain Versatility: My experience spans highly regulated industries—including Banking (Guidewire, Swift payments), Insurance, and Healthcare—giving me a unique perspective on maintaining data integrity and security at scale. I am passionate about building intelligent, self-healing automation that allows engineering teams to ship code faster and with absolute confidence.

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I am a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and Automation Lead with over 12 years of experience architecting robust quality ecosystems for global leaders in finance, telecommunications, and government sectors. Throughout my career, I have specialized in transforming legacy testing processes into high-velocity, automated CI/CD pipelines that ensure software is both resilient and scalable.

What I Have Done:
Most recently, at the Government of Prince Edward Island, I served as the solo architect for a comprehensive API automation strategy. I successfully migrated 38 core APIs to a modern Playwright and JavaScript framework and engineered an automated Azure DevOps pipeline that provides real-time transparency via Microsoft Teams. My background also includes significant tenures at Warner Brothers Discovery (CNN), Scotiabank, and RBC, where I led full-stack automation efforts across web, mobile, and complex middleware integrations.

My Technical Expertise:
-Languages & Frameworks: Expert-level proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python, with deep hands-on experience in Playwright, Selenium, WebDriver.io, and Rest Assured.

  • Infrastructure & DevOps: Proven track record of building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
    -Performance & Observability: Specialized in load testing and production monitoring using Artillery and Grafana to identify and resolve system bottlenecks.

What Makes Me Stand Out:
-AI-Driven Efficiency: I am at the forefront of the “Agentic AI” revolution in QA. I actively leverage Generative AI (GitHub Copilot, Claude) and specialized AI QA agents to accelerate script generation, discover complex edge cases, and automate root-cause analysis for test failures.
-Bridge-Builder: I don’t just find bugs; I improve the Developer Experience (DX). By creating custom utility scripts and fostering early-stage requirement reviews with stakeholders, I ensure quality is a shared responsibility across the entire SDLC.
-Domain Versatility: My experience spans highly regulated industries—including Banking (Guidewire, Swift payments), Insurance, and Healthcare—giving me a unique perspective on maintaining data integrity and security at scale.

I am passionate about building intelligent, self-healing automation that allows engineering teams to ship code faster and with absolute confidence.

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Work Experience

Automation Test Lead at Government of Prince Edward Island
May 1, 2024 - Present
Architected end-to-end API automation strategy, conducted PoCs to evaluate frameworks; transitioned the project to a Playwright (JavaScript) framework using Mocha and Chai. Leveraged Generative AI (GitHub Copilot & Claude) to accelerate test script generation and identify complex edge cases for 38 core APIs. Implemented self-healing automation to handle dynamic elements and flaky API responses, reducing manual maintenance. Deployed AI-driven bug analysis workflow to consolidate test failures from Azure DevOps logs, enabling faster root-cause analysis. Built a robust CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps with nightly automated tests and trigger builds on code pushes. Integrated pipelines with Microsoft Teams for real-time test reports and failure alerts. Created a Bash utility to run localized automation suites on developers’ machines to validate changes pre-push. Extended the test suite with Artillery for load testing and designed a Grafana dashboard for real-time performance monitoring. Or
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Warner Brothers Discovery
June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Automation web and mobile test engineer for the CNN editorial team. Created and executed detailed test cases and full-stack automation (Frontend, Backend, and Database) for web and mobile apps using JavaScript, WebDriver.io and Mocha/Chai; verified news articles end-to-end across UI and services. Designed Test Strategy & Test Plans and led review activities with stakeholders, product owners, and developers. Implemented test suite automation with GitHub Actions to improve pipeline efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
API Test Automation Engineer at Scotiabank
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Led automation for Investors Solution project as a Full-stack Automation Engineer. Built a Webdriver.io API framework in JavaScript leveraging Axios; automated tests for structured note investment products using Page Object pattern. Designed and executed load, performance, and security tests; identified bottlenecks. Performed manual testing of backend APIs with Postman. Integrated automated tests with Azure DevOps pipelines; produced results and dashboards. Contributed to quality metrics by defining KPIs and performed middleware data validation across API, frontend, and backend.
Automation Developer at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Automated Swift and High-Value Payment System (RFT) using Selenium; validated data across multi-system workflows for cross-border payments to 50+ countries. Led automation of flows within RFT, enabling routing of payments to beneficiaries. Created manual and automated tests using Java, Selenium; implemented the Page Object pattern. Conducted middleware testing; ensured API responses matched back-end databases using Postman and REST Assured. Integrated Oracle DB and SQL queries into test workflows. Implemented CI/CD automation with Jenkins; reduced regression testing time by 50%.
SDET at Rogers Communications Inc
April 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Automated end-to-end account creation flows for services (phone, internet, TV) using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Maven, and TestNG. Designed, developed, and executed API automation infrastructure using Java, Rest Assured, and SOAP UI. Conducted Web Services API testing with Postman, validating integrations across backend systems. Spearheaded test data creation using YAML and Oracle DB; added performance testing with JMeter. Designed and documented testing strategies, producing test cases and reports aligned with Agile practices.
QA Automation Developer at Toronto Dominion Bank
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Led development of test plans, scenarios, and automated suites for Guidewire Policy Center, Billing Center, and Claim Center. Automated test cases and contributed to the Java, Selenium, and Cucumber-based automation framework; migrated policies from Guidewire v8 to v10. Provided automated reporting solutions to stakeholders and ensured comprehensive documentation including Test Plans, Test Cases, and Requirement Traceability Matrix.
Software Automation Developer at Amica Mutual Insurance
February 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Automated ClaimCenter in Guidewire v8, including policy center, billing center, and claim center. Built reusable testing components and automation frameworks using Java, Maven, TestNG, and Apache POI for Guidewire apps. Conducted performance testing with JMeter; delivered actionable insights. Demonstrated strong programming in Core Java and JavaScript; established test data practices with test databases and reusable automation suites.
Selenium Automation Developer at Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
March 1, 2014 - February 1, 2015
Developed and maintained a Selenium automation framework for Guidewire applications; automated policy, billing, and claim modules. Created manual and automation test cases; contributed to Java Selenium automation framework. Executed system, integration, and regression testing; monitored performance with JMeter. Automated service quality metrics reporting and collaborated to implement testing best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Carleton University
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

AODA Training
August 1, 2022 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Healthcare