Kanda Kaliappan
About Kanda Kaliappan
Kanda Kaliappan is the Sr Director of Engineering focused on quality initiatives at Automation Anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over two decades of experience in quality assurance and engineering roles.
Current Role at Automation Anywhere
Kanda Kaliappan is currently serving as the Senior Director of Engineering, focusing on quality initiatives at Automation Anywhere. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he joined the company in August 2019. His role primarily revolves around enhancing quality assurance frameworks and improving engineering processes to meet high-quality standards.
Previous Tenure at RMS
From 2016 to 2019, Kanda Kaliappan worked at RMS as the Director of Software Quality Engineering. During his three-year stint in Newark, CA, he led efforts in strengthening the company's software quality engineering practices. This position allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in quality assurance to drive significant improvements in product reliability and performance.
Experience at Paradata
Kanda Kaliappan served as the Director of Quality Assistance and Scrum Master at Paradata from 2015 to 2016. In this role, located in San Jose, CA, he focused on implementing Agile methodologies and enhancing quality assurance processes. His responsibilities included overseeing QA strategies and facilitating Scrum practices to optimize product development cycles.
Role at The 41st Parameter
Between 2012 and 2015, Kanda Kaliappan worked at The 41st Parameter, part of Experian, as a Project Manager and Scrum Master for TrustInsight. Based in San Jose, CA, he managed project timelines and coordinated Scrum activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of software solutions. His role was crucial in maintaining the high standards of TrustInsight products.
Long-term Engagement with Oracle
Kanda Kaliappan held multiple roles at Oracle from 2007 to 2012, including Senior Manager and Manager of Quality Assurance, as well as Principal Software QA Engineer. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading quality assurance teams and ensuring the robustness and reliability of Oracle's software products. His contributions were key in driving the company's quality assurance strategies forward.