I'm Dinakaran Prabalanathan, ensuring software excellence through innovative testing.

Python Automation Specialist | QA Engineer

I help teams deliver high-quality software through automation, strategic testing, and continuous improvement.

Dinakaran Prabalanathan

Automation

I build robust test frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and Pytest to ensure consistent quality at scale.

Strategy

I turn testing requirements into clear direction, comprehensive coverage, and strategic test planning.

Innovation

I develop creative solutions that save time and resources — recognized with Amazon's Innovation Award.

Amazon

About Me

I am a Quality Assurance Technician with over 5 years of experience in manual and automation testing.

My expertise spans Playwright, Selenium, Pytest, Python, and JavaScript, with a focus on mobile and web application testing using BDD methodologies. I've been recognized with an Innovation Award at Amazon for developing innovative testing solutions.

I also bring leadership experience from serving as Assistant National Director at WERP-India, where I earned the Excellence in Leadership Award.

5+ Years Experience
5 Awards Won
$5K+ Annual Savings

Experience

My professional journey

Apr 2024 - Present

Quality Assurance Technician

Amazon

Leading automation testing initiatives using Playwright, Selenium, and Pytest. Developed innovative testing solutions recognized with the Innovation Award. Saved $5K+ annually through automation improvements.

Playwright Python Selenium
May 2021 - Apr 2024

Device Associate

Amazon

Worked on device testing and quality assurance processes. Gained hands-on experience with mobile and web application testing using BDD methodologies.

Device Testing BDD Manual Testing
Apr 2019 - Oct 2022

Assistant National Director (Intern)

WERP-India

Led national-level initiatives and coordinated cross-functional teams. Earned the Excellence in Leadership Award for outstanding contributions to organizational growth.

Leadership Management

Skills & Expertise

Python Playwright Selenium Bash JavaScript MCP Server/Client REST API Jenkins Linux JIRA TestRail Git Agile Scrum Root Cause Analysis Python Playwright Selenium Bash JavaScript MCP Server/Client REST API Jenkins Linux JIRA TestRail Git Agile Scrum Root Cause Analysis

Testing Types

Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Automation Testing, Manual Testing, Mobile Testing

Methodologies

SDLC, STLC, Defect Lifecycle, Root Cause Analysis, Log Analysis, Agile Scrum

Certifications & Awards

Recognition and credentials

🏆

2× Innovation Awards

Amazon

Recognized for developing innovative testing solutions that improved efficiency and saved resources.

2023-2024

3× Spot Awards

Amazon

Awarded for quality excellence and outstanding performance in testing activities.

2021-2024

Excellence in Leadership

WERP-India

Awarded for outstanding leadership as Assistant National Director.

2019

Selected Projects

Work that saves time and improves efficiency

Python REST API

Automated Test Re-runner System

Reruns failed test suites during idle time using Python and REST APIs, improving device utilization.

100s hrs saved monthly
Python Jira API

Device Health Check & Jira Automation

Automated health checks across 200+ devices with automatic Jira ticket creation for failures.

200+ devices monitored
Python Comparison Tool

Test Suite Comparator Tool

Identifies missing test modules across builds and branches to ensure complete test coverage.

100% coverage tracking

Testimonials

What colleagues say about working with me

"Dinakaran's automation solutions have significantly improved our testing efficiency. His innovative approach to problem-solving is remarkable."

TL

Team Lead

Amazon

"A dedicated professional who consistently delivers high-quality work. His expertise in Playwright and Python automation is exceptional."

SM

Senior Manager

Amazon

"His leadership skills and ability to coordinate teams made a significant impact during his tenure. A true asset to any organization."

ND

National Director

WERP-India

Open Source

My public repositories — automatically updated

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Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, innovative testing solutions, or collaboration on automation projects.

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📍 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India (Currently in Chennai)