Kamal Kant Kamal Mandal

About Kamal Kant Kamal Mandal

As a Lead Software Engineer and Certified Scrum Master (CSM®) with over 9 years of experience, I specialize in architecting scalable Python automation frameworks and driving DevOps maturity for global enterprises. My expertise lies at the intersection of Application Security (AppSec), Generative AI, and Infrastructure Automation.Currently, I am leading engineering efforts at HCL Software, building next-gen security scanning solutions (AppScan). Previously, I spent nearly 4 years at Sony PlayStation, where I led automation strategies for the PlayStation ecosystem, including a strategic deputation to Sony HQ in Tokyo to deploy critical frameworks.Core Value Proposition:Technical Leadership: Architecting end-to-end automation pipelines (Python, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) that reduce release cycles and manual effort.Innovation: Building and serving GenAI-powered applications and integrating AI into testing workflows.Process Excellence: Certified Scrum Master driving Agile best practices to manage cross-functional teams and ensure on-time delivery.Global Scale: Experience delivering quality engineering for massive user bases (PlayStation, Mobile, Cloud).Technical Stack: Python, Shell Scripting, Groovy, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, RestAPI, React/AngularJS, C++.Looking for: Remote Leadership roles in Automation, DevOps, or Software Engineering where I can leverage AI and automation to drive operational excellence

Experience

1. Lead Software Engineer

   HCLSoftware

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Focus: Application Security (AppScan) & GenAI Integration​Spearheading the engineering and automation strategy for HCL AppScan, a market-leading Application Security Testing (AST) solution.​AppSec Engineering: Leading the development of Python-based automation frameworks to validate DAST/SAST capabilities, ensuring zero-defect releases for enterprise security clients.​DevOps & CI/CD: Orchestrating Azure DevOps pipelines to streamline the build and deployment process, significantly reducing time-to-market.​GenAI Implementation: Building and deploying GenAI-powered applications to enhance internal tooling and predictive analysis capabilities.​Leadership: Mentoring a team of engineers on secure coding practices and advanced Python automation techniques.

Education

• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal formerly WBUT

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

• Aryabhatta Institute of Engineering & Management Durgapur

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science

  2012 — 2016

• NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NIELIT)

  Certificate in Machine Learning, Machine Learning

Skills

• Soft Skills