About

Dr. Vikas Kumar C. is a seasoned Software/Automation Architect, SDET, Engineering Manager, and a Python expert with over 18 years of experience in Software Engineering, Software Development/Testing, Networking, Digital Initiatives and Strategies, Innovation, Analytic, SDET, Tool Development, Performance Testing/Engineering, Product/Project Management, and Coaching/Guiding and Consulting Organizations/Academics. He holds a Doctoral Degree (PhD in Computer Science) with M.S. Software Systems and B.E. in Computer Engineering. He is also a Certified SAFe® 5 Practitioner and has other certifications related to technologies and domains. Dr. Vikas Kumar C. has a proven track record of delivering end-to-end solutions from automation framework development and execution of use cases for SAN Protocols (iSCSI, FC/FCoE, and related combined protocols) to Open Source Projects based on Cloud Computing (AWS) with Open Source Development of Tool Chain for resiliency and performance measurement/analysis. He has proficiency in end-to-end development and implementation of CI/CD pipeline for multiple projects. Dr. Vikas Kumar C. is an effective leader with competency in building & spearheading teams and engineers for continuous delivery of modules/projects. He is characterized as a talented Test Architect having expertise in creating test plans, defining the automation architecture, specifying positive and negative testing techniques, and addressing service functionality, monitoring, integration, performance, resiliency, security, scalability, and reliability. He has functional skills in Storage Networking, Virtualization, Information Security, Gaming, Communications, Payment Card Industry, Security, Cloud Computing and Cloud Infrastructure, System Architecture, System Design, Technical Training, Process Improvement. Dr. Vikas Kumar C. is a technology visionary with expertise in technological development who executes that vision. He leverages automation methodologies to architect and design a wide range of automated testing platforms and frameworks that will ultimately reduce defects, improve quality, and enable delivery of high-quality software faster using a continuous delivery process. He defines roadmaps and detailed implementation plans for Test Automation strategy, architecture, and implementation. He evaluates, recommends, and supports the selection of test automation tools appropriate for testing needs. He seeks opportunities to leverage existing technology and integrate new where needed to optimize for the customer.