Headline

Test Associate Engineer

About

As a cybersecurity professional specializing in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), I am dedicated to safeguarding IoT devices, networks, and systems in an ever-evolving threat landscape. With extensive hands-on experience in penetration testing and advanced security frameworks, I deliver innovative and robust solutions that enhance organizational resilience. My expertise spans industry-standard tools like Nmap, Wireshark, Hydra, Zphisher, Sublist3r, Msfvenom, Metasploit, and Kali Linux, enabling me to identify vulnerabilities and implement scalable, effective security protocols. I am skilled in domains such as penetration testing, network security, cybersecurity, IT security, and cyber forensics. Recent Accomplishments: 1. Successfully led a flagship project on VAPT for IoT devices and networks, deploying cutting-edge methodologies to secure critical infrastructures. 2. Directed the development of an advanced cybersecurity tool for Linux and Windows platforms, enhancing system defenses against emerging threats. Backed by a postgraduate diploma in Digital Information Technology and Information Security Systems (PG-DITISS), I combine a strategic mindset with a keen analytical approach, ensuring efficient project execution and measurable outcomes. Passionate about staying ahead of the curve, I thrive on transforming complex challenges into secure, scalable solutions for the future of cybersecurity. Let’s connect to explore synergies in securing tomorrow's digital ecosystems!

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

Work experience

Test Associate Engineer at SonicWall, Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Associate Test Engineer at SonicWall, 2025 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos, Project: SonicOS — Enterprise Firewall Platform • Automated UI and API test cases for core SonicWall firewall modules including Firewall Settings, Local Users, SD-WAN, CTA, and Access Rules, strengthening automated coverage of enterprise security features. • Built and maintained reusable automation framework components in Python with Selenium WebDriver and Playwright, reducing script duplication and improving maintainability across test suites. • Designed and executed regression, smoke, functional, and sanity test suites across multiple firmware releases to validate product stability prior to release. • Debugged automation failures by analyzing execution logs, backend logs, and API responses, and performed root cause analysis to distinguish product defects from automation issues. • Identified and fixed flaky automation scripts, improving overall test suite reliability and reducing false-positive failures. • Performed cross-branch automation validation and Linux CLI verification via SSH, ensuring consistent product behavior across releases. • Collaborated with developers during defect triage to accelerate resolution of automation and product issues. • Managed OpenStack-based Virtual Test Bed (VTB) environments, restoring failed instances and troubleshooting infrastructure issues to sustain continuous automation execution.

Cyber Security Trainee at CDAC Bangalore, Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 · 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Software Engineer at Rakuten Symphony, Dec 2021 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Software Engineer at Tech Mahindra, 2021 - 2023 · 2 yrs, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, • Developed and maintained Python and Selenium WebDriver automation scripts, designing test cases directly from business requirements to expand functional test coverage. • Executed functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing, and performed REST API validation to ensure application quality across releases. • Investigated automation failures and conducted root cause analysis, reporting and tracking defects through Jira to closure. • Partnered with development teams to resolve defects, improving automation framework stability and expanding test automation coverage. • Prepared and delivered execution reports and participated in requirement analysis and sprint planning within an Agile environment. • Recognized with the BRAVO Award for outstanding contribution and performance in automation testing and quality improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer science engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

Postgraduate Degree, Information Technology, CDAC Bangalore