Mohan G.

About Mohan G.

Senior Quality Engineering leader with 18+ years of experience driving large-scale QA transformation across Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Supply Chain, OTT and Enterprise SaaS organizations. I specialize in building and scaling AI-enabled Quality Engineering organizations, establishing Quality Centers of Excellence (QCoE), and embedding shift-left, automation-first, and autonomous testing strategies across legacy modernization and next-generation digital platforms.I have a proven track record of leading globally distributed QA teams (80+ engineers across the US & India) and evolving traditional QA into DevOps-aligned, intelligence-driven quality functions. My focus is on making quality a continuous, data-driven, and self-improving capability, not a gate at the end of delivery.What I Do Best • Build and operate AI-enabled QCoEs and enterprise communities of practice • Drive shift-left, shift-right, and automation-first strategies powered by AI/ML-driven test generation, self-healing automation, and risk-based testing • Design DevOps-aligned QA operating models that integrate quality seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines • Enable autonomous testing capabilities: intelligent test creation, execution, defect detection, and continuous learning • Embed regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk-aligned quality into mission-critical systems • Partner with CTOs, Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to define quality OKRs, reliability metrics, and release confidence indicatorsMeasurable Impact • 30–40% reduction in production defects through predictive quality signals • 50–60% automation coverage across critical workflows using AI-assisted frameworks • 15–25% QA cost optimization via intelligent test selection and execution • 20–30% faster release cycles enabled by CI/CD quality gates and automated risk assessment • 40–50% reduction in regression effort through self-healing and test optimizationHow I Think About Modern QualityI view quality engineering as a product, not a function that continuously learns from production signals, user behavior, and system telemetry. My approach blends AI, DevOps, and platform engineering to move teams from script-heavy testing to autonomous, intent-driven quality validation at scale.I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and am known for translating complex quality challenges into clear, data-driven execution plans that enable speed without compromising trust.Target Roles:Senior QA Executive | Director of Quality Engineering | Head of QA | AI Quality Transformation Leader

Experience

1. Engineering Manager - Qcoe

   Experian

   Dec 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Lead enterprise Quality Engineering and QCoE initiatives for regulated credit and financial platforms serving global markets. Responsible for defining quality strategy, scaling automation capabilities, and embedding DevOps-aligned testing practices across multiple engineering programs.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and operate a Quality Center of Excellence (QCoE) to standardize frameworks, tooling, and engineering best practices across teams.Drive shift-left quality practices by integrating unit validation, API automation, and contract testing early in the SDLC.Embed continuous testing and quality gates within CI/CD pipelines to improve release confidence and reduce production risk.Define enterprise QA operating models, governance frameworks, and quality KPIs aligned with regulatory and business objectives.Partner with engineering, product, and leadership teams to implement data-driven quality metrics and release readiness dashboards.Manage QA budget planning, vendor engagement, and capacity forecasting across multiple delivery programs.

Education

• Audisankara College of EducationNH-5, Bypass Road, Aravinda Nagar,Gudur

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering