Mahesh G

• Architected AI/ML systems that streamlined complex workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Integrated advanced large language models and vector databases to develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment of AI applications on cloud platforms.
• Drove impactful results, significantly improving accuracy and productivity for Fint Solutions.

• Led a high-performing team of 40+ engineers across Development, QA, SDET, Automation, RPA, and Triage functions.
  • Delivered complex, enterprise-scale projects with a focus on quality, performance, and speed, including mission-critical systems for EastWest Bank, Bank of Hope, OPF Payments, GTSA, K-Cash Payments, and Calypso modules.
  • Built and scaled robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and RPA workflows, significantly reducing manual effort and increasing release velocity.
  • Architected AI/ML systems that automated intricate business workflows, improved decision-making, and enhanced operational efficiency across banking and financial services domains.
  • Defined and implemented comprehensive end-to-end test strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and release readiness standards to ensure product stability.
  • Established agile triage and defect resolution processes to accelerate root cause analysis and issue turnaround.
  • Fostered a strong culture of ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning, resulting in sustained team productivity and morale.
  • Set measurable OKRs and KPIs to align engineering outcomes with business objectives and drive accountability.
  • Mentored tech leads and engineers on best practices in scalable architecture, test automation, and AI integration.
  • Collaborated closely with Product, Design, and DevOps to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.
  • Championed continuous improvement through the adoption of modern DevOps, QA, and RPA toolchains.
  • Managed vendor tools, budgets, and training initiatives to support team growth and uphold technical excellence across diverse tech stacks and platforms.

• Directed R&D, Web, Integration, Automation, and SDET teams for large-scale cloud infrastructure monitoring products.
• Led ReactJS and integration development teams in building cloud-native application plugins for Apache Solr, Kafka, OpenStack, VMware, AWS Lambda, and cost optimization tools.
• Certified the SignalFx agent across multiple platforms (Linux, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), embedding autonomous systems for seamless multi-cloud performance.
• Designed and implemented DevOps strategies for reliable application delivery on AWS infrastructure, optimizing deployments with automation-first practices.
• Established full-cycle QA & test automation processes—spanning unit, integration, performance, and regression—improving speed and coverage with tools like Selenium, Jenkins, and custom frameworks.
• Built high-performance engineering and SDET teams in India; mentored tech leads and managers, fostering talent development and engineering excellence.
• Strategized product growth from MVP to M&A—helping SignalFx scale its monitoring platform for enterprise adoption and eventual acquisition by Splunk for $1B.
• Enforced well-architected CI/CD pipelines, scalable automation, and performance test systems across all development streams.
• Collaborated with Development and Product teams to deliver new features with accurate test estimations and high release confidence.
• Drove full-lifecycle product delivery—from early architecture and infrastructure to testing, release management, and operational excellence.

• Designed and developed automation and performance test strategies and solutions for Innominds clients
• Led and managed QA Performance and DevOps Centers of Excellence, planning, coordinating, and overseeing execution of software activities both onsite and offshore
• Responsible for performance benchmarking and ensuring quality delivery for product releases
• Collaborated with development, product, project management, and operations teams to schedule project tasks and resources in diverse agile environments
• Identified opportunities, activities, and methods to improve deliverables, productivity, and efficiency
• Key driver of increased team test effectiveness and productivity through the introduction of processes and tools aimed at reducing redundant testing, accelerating automation, and increasing code coverage
• Actively involved in the recruitment, training, and development of high-performing teams, focusing on DevOps and performance engineering capabilities

• Led and managed cross-functional teams across Automation, Performance, DevOps, and Architecture for CipherCloud’s enterprise security products.
• Developed automation tools and test frameworks, improving QA efficiency by 25% and accelerating release cycles.
• Drove cloud optimization initiatives, reducing AWS infrastructure costs by 75% through autonomous tooling and performance-aware design.
• Designed end-to-end encryption/decryption modules for secure integration with platforms like Salesforce, ServiceNow, Box, and Office 365, ensuring zero data leakage across workflows.
• 🚀 Improved connector response times by 400% by profiling and optimizing core cloud interaction layers and reducing latency for high-volume transactions.
• Implemented DevOps & DevSecOps pipelines, integrating CI/CD with automated security testing, enhancing compliance and deployment speed.
• Led performance benchmarking and capacity planning across all CipherCloud-supported platforms (Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, Box), ensuring stability at scale.
• Played a key technical role in closing a $5M enterprise deal, supporting regulated industries via security validation, performance tuning, and executive-level technical demos.
• Designed and executed automation/performance test plans for enterprise-grade SaaS connectors with autonomous development principles.
• Strategized CI/CD implementation across product lines, embedding quality, resilience, and automation into each release.
• Recruited, trained, and scaled high-performing engineering teams, nurturing a culture of autonomous development, technical ownership, and continuous learning.

• Led and managed a 20+ member SDET team, delivering key product releases by developing and enhancing automation frameworks for HA CPM (Cloud Performance Management) products.
• Built and scaled automation test coverage from 0% to 50+% within 8 months, accelerating validation cycles and improving release confidence.
• Managed and maintained C#/Java-based automation frameworks using WatIN, Selenium WebDriver, and REST API automation for HA CPM modules.
• Oversaw QA strategy, planning, test case design, regression testing, and documentation including Test Plans, Specifications, Status Reports, and QA Metrics.
• Integrated DevOps practices into QA processes to streamline development, deployment, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Designed and executed performance and security testing plans, including STRIDE threat modeling, vulnerability scans using HP Fortify, and resolution of XSS and tampering issues.
• Created reusable test utilities in C# and XML using Visual Studio, including Cron Jobs, Email Services, PDF Generation, and BVT reporting frameworks.
• Conducted QA & Security Tech Talks to promote best practices across cross-functional teams.
• Mentored QA engineers on automation, performance, security, and agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

• Enhanced Intel ePO, MRA, and VA products by implementing automation, performance, database, and security strategies to ensure high-quality releases
• Achieved a 400% performance improvement and significant time reduction for the MRA product through effective performance engineering
• Assisted the development team in identifying and validating database unit cases and performance engineering areas
• Created database tools and frameworks using C# to test critical areas, enhancing overall testing efficiency
• Led the VA security team in identifying multiple security issues across all McAfee products, strengthening product security
• Managed 200+ Virtual Machines for test infrastructure using Hyper-V, XenServer, VMware Workstation, vSphere, and ESX Server, implementing best practices for virtualization.

• Developed backend code for CA IAM product using Java, supporting secure identity and access control features across Windows, Linux, and Unix platforms.
• Authored Java-based unit tests and backend modules to ensure high reliability, security, and cross-platform compatibility.
• Built automation solutions for Access Control systems within the eIAM platform, improving test coverage and release confidence.
• Automated workflows for user provisioning, authentication, and policy enforcement, enabling faster and more stable deployments.
• Created reusable test utilities for integration into CI pipelines, improving regression test speed and early bug discovery.
• Collaborated with Security Engineering teams to validate encryption, directory sync, and access controls under high-load scenarios.

• Assisted the LN product development team in delivering high-quality web applications using Java/J2EE, ensuring timely delivery and superior performance