Australia
I help Australian engineering teams reduce regression bottlenecks, eliminate flaky tests, and build CI signal that release decisions can rely on. My experience comes from full-time SDET roles at Oracle, Flipkart, and Logitech — real delivery, not consulting theory.
⏰ AEST overlap: 5:00–9:00 PM AEST (12:30–4:30 PM IST) — afternoon standups and syncs 💰 USD pricing, fixed scope 🇦🇩 Remote-first
Why Australian teams hire me
Slow regression cycles
This is the most common problem I have fixed across Oracle, Flipkart, and Enclouden. The fix is not more tests — it is restructuring what you have, removing noise, and aligning coverage with actual release risk.
Flaky CI pipelines
Flakiness erodes engineering credibility. I have stabilised suites at product scale — Flipkart had 99% stability with 0% pre-prod leakage. I know which patterns to fix first.
Remote-first async work
Australian tech culture values direct, no-bullshit delivery. I have operated remote-first across companies and time zones since 2017. Written daily status, async Slack, no hand-holding required.
Proven outcomes
Flipkart (Aug 2017–Jul 2020)
Built UI automation from scratch (Java + Selenium + TestNG), achieved 68% GUI coverage on Self-Serve post-order flows, automated Integration Tests with 99% accuracy. Handled platform-level releases across Ultra platforms. 2× WOW Award winner.
Read the full outcomeOracle (Jul 2022–Present)
Designed Java + Rest-assured automation frameworks, integrated 200+ API checks into Jenkins CI, mentored SDETs, and improved service reliability across a multi-team enterprise environment at Oracle.
Read the full outcomeEnclouden (Aug 2020–Mar 2021)
Built the test automation framework from scratch using Python + pytest. Single-handedly automated ~90% of the GUI. Started the bug triage process for the entire platform. Relevant for Australian startups and scale-ups that need one person to own the entire QA function.
See the full resultsHow I work with Australian teams
Time zone
My standard day runs 12:30–9:30 PM IST. My afternoon (12:30–4:30 PM IST) overlaps with 5:00–9:00 PM AEST — perfect for your late afternoon standup and collaboration window. I provide daily written updates and am available on Slack through my evening.
Communication
Australian teams value direct communication and "no bullshit" delivery. I provide a written daily status: what was done, what blocked progress, and what needs a decision. Weekly video syncs for deeper review. Async by default.
Payment
Pricing is in USD with fixed-scope engagements. The Stabilization Sprint carries a 50% outcome guarantee — if your release signal is not measurably better, I refund half the fee. No questions asked.
Reading for Australian buyers
Hiring guide
A buyer's guide with red flags, green flags, and questions to ask before hiring.
Read the articleROI
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Read the articleMaintenance
Five high-leverage fixes to cut maintenance cost by 30-50% without losing coverage.
Read the articleFramework choice
A decision guide grounded in maintainability, team maturity, and release pressure.
Read the articleFAQ for Australian teams
AEST is 4.5 hours ahead of IST. My working afternoon (12:30–4:30 PM IST) overlaps with 5:00–9:00 PM AEST — good for your late afternoon standup and collaboration window. I provide daily written updates and am responsive on Slack through my evening.
Yes. I have worked remote-first since 2017. At Flipkart I coordinated with US-based platform partners. At Logitech I operated across 6 global locales. At Oracle I work with distributed teams across time zones. Async communication and written status are habits, not adjustments.
At Enclouden I was the sole QA engineer — built the entire automation framework from scratch and achieved 90% GUI coverage in 6 months. That experience transfers directly to Australian startups and scale-ups that need one person to own the full QA function.
Fixed-price in USD. Engagements start with a release audit (7-10 days) or a Stabilization Sprint (20 days with 50% outcome guarantee). Contracts are straightforward — scope, price, timeline, outcome.
Next step for Australian engineering leaders
I will review your situation and tell you what is slowing your releases — and what to do about it. If we are not a match, I will say so.