Thanuj Kumar Katikireddy
QA Delivery Manager | Automation Architect | 16 Yrs in Test Automation | Tosca | Selenium | CI/CD | API & Mobile Automation | Quality Engineering Leader
- Role
- Manager - Global Delivery Automation Architect at Coforge
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thanuj Kumar Katikireddy
I am a QA Delivery Manager | Automation Architect with 16 years of global experience driving software quality engineering and test automation across Banking, e-Commerce, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Airlines, and Supply Chain domains.I specialize in designing and implementing enterprise-grade test automation frameworks using Tricentis Tosca, Selenium-Java, Cucumber (BDD), REST Assured, and Appium, integrated with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket). Key Highlights:* Successfully reduced execution time by 40% through optimized automation strategies.* Proven expertise in scalable automation frameworks (TDD, BDD, Hybrid, Data-Driven, POM).* Hands-on with API, Mobile, Web, and Cross-Browser automation using Selenium Grid & BrowserStack.* Extensive experience leading teams of 10–30+ across Agile-Scrum environments.* Adept in Test Strategy, Planning, and Governance aligned to business goals and DevOps culture.* Passionate about AI-driven automation, cloud-based testing, and emerging QA technologies.I thrive at the intersection of leadership and technical expertise — mentoring teams, engaging with clients, and delivering robust automation solutions that accelerate releases and improve ROI.
Experience
Manager - Global Delivery Automation Architect
Apr 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Leading a 9-member automation team for Waste Management Inc.Architected and governed Tosca + Selenium + REST Assured frameworks for enterprise-wide payment optimization systems.Conducted feasibility analysis, POCs, and automation strategy design.Ensured continuous delivery with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, integrated with stakeholder reporting.Regularly presented automation ROI and WSRs to clients.
Education
SPACES Institute For PG Studies, Andhra University, AP, India
Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Mathematics and Computer Science
2002 — 2005
BRR & GKR Chambers Degree College, Andhra University,
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
1996 — 1999
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