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
2 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 Pytest JavaScript BDD REST API Testing Mobile Testing AWS JIRA Git Flask Python Playwright Selenium Pytest JavaScript BDD REST API Testing Mobile Testing AWS JIRA Git Flask

Testing Types

Automation Testing, Manual Testing, Mobile Testing, Web Application Testing, Performance Testing, Integration Testing

Methodologies

Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Equivalence Class Partitioning, Boundary Value Testing, State Transition Testing

Certifications & Awards

Recognition and credentials

🏆

Innovation Award

Amazon

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

2023
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Excellence in Leadership

WERP-India

Awarded for outstanding leadership as Assistant National Director.

2019
📜

ISTQB Foundation Level

ISTQB

Certified Tester - Foundation Level certification in software testing.

2020
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Python for Automation

Online Certification

Advanced Python programming for test automation and scripting.

2021

Selected Projects

Work that saves time and improves efficiency

Python REST API Automation

Automatic Test Re-runner Script

Automated test rerun processes with 24/7 automated processing for improved testing efficiency and resource utilization.

$4,838 saved annually
Python Cloud Desktop

Automatic Rule Trigger Tool

Streamlined MTS/DTS Automation by automating daily rule triggering across device pools.

0.5 hrs/day time saved
Python REST API

Kill Switch Mechanism

Python-based automation tool for cancelling pending tasks during build deliveries.

35.98 hrs saved annually
Pytest Test Framework

VLS Functionality Testing Framework

Comprehensive test plans for Headless and Multi-modal devices with standardized testing processes.

100% coverage

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)