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title: "Karthik Sri Datta Konda - Software Engineer in Test in Hyderabad | Tal"
description: "Meet Karthik Sri Datta Konda, Software Development Engineer in Test | AI-First Automation | Copilot, Claude, Playwright MCP, AI Agents | Scalable Test Frameworks | Java-Selenium-Rest Assured-Passionate About Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement based in Hyderabad. AI stack includes claude cod..."
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# Karthik Sri Datta Konda on Tal

## Headline

Software Development Engineer in Test \| AI\-First Automation \| Copilot, Claude, Playwright MCP, AI Agents \| Scalable Test Frameworks \| Java\-Selenium\-Rest Assured\-Passionate About Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

## About

As a passionate Software Development Engineer in Test \(SDET\) with a strong foundation in computer science and a specialization in data science, I thrive at the intersection of quality assurance and innovative technology\. With experience in diverse testing frameworks and automation tools, I excel at ensuring the reliability and performance of software applications across various platforms\. My analytical skills, honed through my background in data science, enable me to develop insightful test strategies and leverage data\-driven metrics to enhance testing processes\. I am committed to continuous learning and embracing emerging technologies to drive efficiency and deliver high\-quality software solutions\. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate in creating robust and scalable applications\!

## Location

Hyderabad

## AI stack

claude code

claude

windsurf

githubcopilot

## Work experience

Software Engineer in Test at Akamai Technologies, Apr 2026 \- Present · 5 mos, Banglore

SDET at RealPage India, Feb 2024 \- Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos, India, Project: Market Analysis \(AO Product – Market Analytics\) • Designed and executed 475\+ test cases for the Asset Optimization \(AO\) product’s Market Analytics module in collaboration with developers and QA teams, ensuring strong functional and regression coverage\. • Built an automated regression suite using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG, increasing test coverage by 55% and reducing regression cycle time by 43% compared to manual testing\. • Architected a scalable and modular automation framework, reducing script maintenance effort by 20% and improving reusability across regression and smoke suites\. • Implemented multi\-threaded parallel execution, cutting automated execution time by 65% and accelerating CI/CD feedback cycles\. • Designed data\-driven testing strategies to improve parameterization, reusability, and broader scenario coverage\. • Identified and helped resolve 123 defects, contributing to on\-time release delivery and improved product quality\. • Delivered a UI sanity automation suite of 57 test cases within one quarter, earning management recognition for impact on release quality\. Project: Custom Reports – OTIS • Led architectural R&D for a custom Excel reporting solution handling large client\-generated reports from 6 GB to 40 GB, addressing critical performance bottlenecks\. • Developed a Python script using AWS S3 and Boto3 to process 31 large files directly in the cloud, eliminating local downloads and saving 4–5 hours per file\. • Built 31 parameterized CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, enabling manual testers to customize report parameters and execute pipelines independently\. • Used Pandas for large\-scale data processing and validation, improving efficiency and reliability in report generation workflows\. • Implemented automated email notifications for report status updates, improving visibility and coordination across teams\. • Leveraged GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other AI tools to speed up development, reduce repetitive coding effort to improve automation\.

## Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science \(Data sceince\), geethanjali college of engineering and technology

12th Intermediate, Narayana Institute

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