In today’s fast-paced world of cloud-native and SaaS application development, ensuring end-to-end product reliability, performance, and scalability is non-negotiable. That’s where seasoned quality engineers like Lingaraj Kothokatta step in—bringing not just hands-on expertise but a strategic mindset to automated testing, continuous integration, and cloud infrastructure validation.
With over 10 years of experience in test automation and quality assurance, Lin has consistently delivered enterprise-grade QA solutions that enhance product quality, speed up releases, and ensure seamless customer experiences.
Test Automation Expertise That Scales With the Cloud
Lingaraj specializes in building robust, scalable API and UI test frameworks, with hands-on proficiency in:
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REST API Test Automation using Python (Pytest) and Ruby (Unit-Test)
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UI Testing with tools like Playwright, Robot Framework, Cypress, and Selenium
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Cross-browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Edge
He has conducted extensive API validation using Postman, ensuring correctness of CRUD operations, data validation, and response reliability.
AWS-Driven QA Automation for Cloud-Native Systems
Lin goes beyond basic test automation by integrating deeply with AWS cloud infrastructure. His experience includes:
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Automating infrastructure with boto3, AWS CLI, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK
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Setting up secure VPCs, data pipelines, and lambda functions
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Familiarity with key AWS services like EC2, Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, SNS, SES, Load Balancer, and RDS
He has successfully implemented mocking strategies using Moto to simulate DynamoDB behavior—reducing testing costs and increasing efficiency in pre-production environments.
Performance and Load Testing at Scale
To ensure applications are not only functional but performant, Lingaraj has leveraged top-tier performance testing tools including:
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Apache JMeter for on-premises systems
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Locust for cloud-based SaaS applications
This dual approach ensures that both traditional and modern applications are validated against peak loads and usage patterns.
Seamless CI/CD Integration for Quality at Every Stage
Lin has hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, working across tools like:
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GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and Codefresh
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Supporting full-stack automation from code commit to production deployment
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Integrating test automation within the CI pipeline for early bug detection and rapid feedback
His ability to integrate quality checks into DevOps workflows helps accelerate release cycles without compromising software stability or performance.
A Culture-Driven Engineer with Technical Versatility
More than just tools and frameworks, Lingaraj is known for his positive work ethic, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to adapt to evolving product and platform needs. His strategic thinking and broad technical exposure make him a valuable asset to QA, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams alike.
Enabling High-Quality Cloud-Native Software Through Test Automation & Infrastructure Mastery
Lingaraj Kothokatta is not just a Quality Engineer—he’s a cloud-savvy automation leader who combines strong coding skills with a deep understanding of infrastructure, performance, and security.
Whether it’s a cloud-native SaaS application, a mission-critical REST API, or a hybrid infrastructure, Lin ensures that quality is embedded at every stage of the software delivery lifecycle.
Organizations looking to build scalable, reliable, and high-quality software products will find in Lin the perfect blend of technical acumen, strategic thinking, and executional excellence.