Karthik Sivakumar
Senior QA Manager & Technical Program Manager
Results-driven leader with 17+ years of experience architecting quality strategies for cloud-native applications, driving engineering excellence, and delivering high-velocity, high-quality product releases.
Explore My WorkAbout Me
Leadership & Strategy
As a seasoned QA leader, I specialize in designing robust automation frameworks and architecting quality strategies for complex systems, including cloud-native applications, distributed data systems, and large-scale analytics platforms. My experience spans both enterprise technology and healthcare, giving me a deep understanding of quality standards, regulatory compliance, and engineering excellence. I have a proven track record of building scalable test infrastructure, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and fostering a quality-first culture across cross-functional teams.
Technical Expertise
My technical expertise lies in building scalable developer tools, data-driven evaluation systems, and cloud-integrated CI/CD pipelines. I am an expert in testing cloud-based services (AWS), REST APIs, data pipelines, and visualization platforms. With a passion for performance and load testing, I optimize systems for resilience under peak loads using tools like JMeter and k6. I am also passionate about leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance testing efficiency and create self-healing automation frameworks.
Education & Certifications
Executive MBA Candidate
University of Chicago – Booth School of Business
2024 - 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
Anna University, Chennai
Key Certifications
- ▶ Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ▶ ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL)
- ▶ ITIL® v3 Foundation
- ▶ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Professional Experience
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Technical Skills & Expertise
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Let's Connect
I am actively seeking new opportunities where I can leverage my experience in quality assurance and technical program management. Feel free to reach out.