Ravi Kumar Gajul
Principal Sdet @Costco IT
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Sdet @Costco IT
Seattle, WA, US
As a Principal SDET, I led test automation strategies, QA initiatives, and CI/CD integrations for Costco’s enterprise applications. My focus was on improving software quality, automation efficiency, and seamless deployments while ensuring compliance with industry standards.Key Contributions:Architected and scaled end-to-end automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript) and Cypress, replacing legacy dependencies to improve execution speed and cross-browser reliability for Costco’s enterprise retail platforms.Established an Extensive API Testing Strategy utilizing Postman, implementing automated schema validation and collection runners to ensure the integrity of microservices and retail fulfillment APIs.Engineered API Performance Suites using k6, transitioning to \"Performance-as-Code\" to simulate high-concurrency member traffic and identify latency bottlenecks in checkout and inventory flows.Led and mentored a team of SDETs, driving best practices in modular framework design, code reviews, and maintainability across the organization.Integrated Playwright, Postman, and k6 suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions), enabling automated quality gates and faster deployment cycles for retail features.Designed and maintained robust automation scripts using Cypress (TypeScript), Selenium (Java, C#), and API frameworks (Karate, Rest Assured) as part of a multi-tool automation strategy.Ensured Enterprise Compliance & Security, validating retail applications against proxy, firewall, and regulatory requirements to protect member data.Collaborated with Cross-Functional Stakeholders (Dev, Product, DevOps) to embed a \"Shift-Left\" quality culture, reducing manual regression effort and improving release readiness
EDUCATION
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT RAVI KUMAR GAJUL
Passionate about software quality, test automation, and DevOps, I specialize in driving high-impact testing strategies that ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performing applications.With extensive experience in Azure DevOps, test automation, and CI/CD integration, I lead teams in designing robust automation frameworks that streamline software delivery. My expertise in tools like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Karate, SpecFlow, and Rest Assured enables me to optimize test coverage and enhance system resilience.As a technology leader, I believe in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation. By mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, I ensure our products exceed industry standards in quality, security, and performance.Beyond automation, I focus on scalability, cloud-based testing, and performance optimization, ensuring applications perform seamlessly in highly integrated environments. My work extends to proxy, firewall, and compliance testing, ensuring security and regulatory alignment.Committed to engineering excellence, I continuously explore emerging technologies and best practices to enhance software quality, reduce manual effort, and drive innovation in the testing landscape.Let’s connect and discuss how test automation and DevOps can accelerate software delivery and improve application reliability!
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