Girish Grover
About Girish Grover
Girish Grover is an Engineering Manager SDET with over 10 years of experience in test automation and software engineering. He has held various roles at companies such as AppDynamics, Akamai Technologies, Mobile Premier League, and Zepto, demonstrating expertise in distributed systems and agile methodologies.
Work at Zepto
Girish Grover currently serves as an Engineering Manager SDET at Zepto, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of test automation strategies. His focus is on ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through effective testing methodologies. The role is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, where he works on-site.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Zepto, Girish Grover held several significant positions in the software engineering field. He worked at Mobile Premier League (MPL) as a Sr. Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2023, where he led a team of 11 engineers responsible for the core platform. Prior to that, he spent three years at AppDynamics as a Staff Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021 and held various roles at Akamai Technologies, including Senior SDET and Senior Lead. His career also includes positions at IBM and SUPERVALU.
Education and Expertise
Girish Grover earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Information Technology from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Alwar, between 2004 and 2008. He possesses over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks specifically for API and distributed systems testing. His expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies and methodologies, including agile practices, Java, and various testing tools.
Technical Skills and Core Competencies
Girish Grover has developed extensive hands-on experience in test automation across multiple domains. His core competencies include distributed systems, application development, and a variety of testing methodologies such as functional, integration, and end-to-end testing. He is proficient in technologies such as REST, SOAP, gRPC, microservices, and monoliths. His technical skills also include Docker, Selenium, JMeter, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Jenkins, among others.
Leadership and Team Management
In his previous roles, Girish Grover has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. At Mobile Premier League, he led a team of 11 engineers, focusing on the core platform of one of Asia's largest esports and mobile gaming platforms. He has experience in developing and promoting in-house automation tools for end-to-end testing across various projects, showcasing his ability to manage teams and drive project success.