EZHILKUMARAN G
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Senior Architect with a proven track record at Persistent Systems, excelling in Application Security Testing and vulnerability management. Adept in SAST and DAST tools, I enhance security postures while leading teams with strong collaboration skills. Passionate about developing innovative solutions using Java and Agile methodologies to drive impactful results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Architect
Persistent System
Chennai
06.2021 - Current
- Specialized in Application Security Testing (SAST & DAST) and Open Source Vulnerability Management
- Identified and remediated vulnerabilities in open-source libraries and enterprise applications, significantly improving overall security posture.
- Strong hands-on experience with:SAST Tools: Black Duck, Veracode
DAST Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
- Expertise in SBOM generation (CycloneDX/SPDX) and vulnerability correlation across ecosystems
- Strong hands-on experience with:SAST Tools: Black Duck, VeracodeDAST Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
Principal Engineer
Harman Connected services
Chennai
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to design innovative connected solutions for automotive systems.
- Managed system architecture and integration for advanced driver-assistance technologies.
- Designed and developed scalable and maintainable automation test scripts for web applications using Selenium WebDriver with Cucumber (BDD) and Java
- Developed desktop automation scripts using WinAppDriver with Java, enhancing automation coverage across web, mobile, and desktop platforms
- Developed and implemented software solutions using Agile methodologies and best practices.
Consultant
Atos-Syntel private Limited
Chennai
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Designed, enhanced, and maintained scalable automation frameworks for UI and API testing
- Developed and executed automation test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java, improving regression coverage
- Improved existing frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Java, ensuring better performance and maintainability
- Conducted automation tool feasibility analysis, identifying optimal solutions that aligned with project requirements
- Enabled accessibility testing, cross-browser compatibility, and parallel execution to enhance test coverage and execution efficiency
- Designed automation frameworks using LeanFT with Cucumber (BDD) for web and mobile applications (HP Mobile Center)
- Implemented API automation using Karate, ensuring end-to-end validation of services
- Extended legacy frameworks to support Selenium WebDriver, facilitating flexibility and promoting adoption of modern automation standards
Lead product Engineer
Harman Connected services
Chennai
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Automated build and deployment processes using Ant and Makefiles, ensuring reliable and consistent builds
- Executed and validated builds across multiple operating systems, ensuring cross-platform compatibility
- Configured and maintained C/C++ build environments, enhancing compilation performance
- Troubleshot build failures and dependency issues, minimizing build breakages and turnaround time
- Supported release cycles by ensuring stable and repeatable build generation
Test Analyst
Cybernet Slash support Corp Pvt Ltd (CSS Corp pvt .ltd)
Chennai
02.2008 - 01.2013
- Monitored release cycles and build deployments, ensuring timely delivery
- Designed, executed, and reviewed test cases and test sets
- Managed defect lifecycle, logging, tracking, and ensuring resolution to maintain product quality
- Handled customer escalations and resolved critical hotfix issues to enhance user experience
- Developed and executed automation scripts (Silk Test/Selenium) for regression and acceptance testing, improving testing efficiency
- Automated new features and validated builds on new release arrivals
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
M.I.E.T Engg College, Anna University
Trichy04-2006
Skills
- Java
- Selenium
- Playwright
- UI / API Automation
- Maven, Gradle
- SAST and DAST tools
- Vulnerability management
- Application security testing
- GIT
- MCP Server and AI Agent
- Python
- Automation frameworks
- Jenkins / Azure
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/10/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Skills And Experience
- Security Testing (SAST/DAST) & vulnerability monitoring and remediation
- Automation framework design (BDD, POM, Hybrid) and script development
- UI/API automation using Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, Karate
- SBOM generation & open-source vulnerability analysis
- Test execution, reporting, and quality optimization
Certification
ISTQB Foundation
Accomplishments
Diversity Champion, Annual Award 2025
Timeline
Senior Architect
Persistent System
06.2021 - Current
Principal Engineer
Harman Connected services
10.2020 - 06.2021
Consultant
Atos-Syntel private Limited
10.2016 - 10.2020
Lead product Engineer
Harman Connected services
04.2013 - 10.2016
Test Analyst
Cybernet Slash support Corp Pvt Ltd (CSS Corp pvt .ltd)
02.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
M.I.E.T Engg College, Anna University