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Sandip Kumar

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced software QA engineer with 12+ years of expertise in testing network routing and security products. Transitioning to a software development engineer in test (SDET) role, dedicated to enhancing software quality through manual and automated testing. Strong focus on developing and optimizing test frameworks to improve efficiency and ensure robust software quality.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer-1

Sophos Technologies
06.2022 - Current
  • Led the design and implementation of automated test cases for Rest APIs and security protocols, significantly reducing test cycle times.
  • Played a pivotal role as Scrum Master, ensuring well-organized sprints and timely software releases.
  • Collaborated closely with threat researchers to ensure robust IPS/IDS content updates.
  • Enhanced existing test scripts for improved performance and faster defect identification.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering their growth in automation testing and agile practices.
  • Automated EPIPS inline test execution using Scapy for on-demand scenarios.
  • Integrated automation tools into the CI/CD pipeline, minimizing manual efforts and deployment downtime.

Staff Software Engineer

Trellix(formerly Fireeye Cybersecurity )
07.2016 - 05.2022
  • Developed scalable test automation frameworks to support functional and performance testing of advanced security products.
  • Implemented comprehensive test strategies for SNMP, RADIUS, LDAP, and backup/restore functionalities.
  • Designed and executed performance testing strategies for high-demand systems, ensuring optimal scalability and throughput.
  • Automated WebUI testing and regression test cases, enabling seamless integration with Jenkins CI.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of defects and alignment with project goals.

QA Engineer II

Juniper Networks India Private Ltd
03.2012 - 06.2016
  • Designed and executed scalability tests for SRX and MX series platforms, focusing on session capacities, NAT rules, and IDP modes.
  • Automated functional test cases for regression cycles using Python and TestNG frameworks.
  • Reviewed functional specifications and coordinated with stakeholders for test plan creation and approval.
  • Conducted in-depth performance analyses, compiling data for review with stakeholders.
  • Mentored new team members in QA processes and tools, enhancing overall team efficiency.

Education

B.E. - Computer Science and Engineering

Kalicharan Nigam Institute of Technology
Banda, U.P

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, shell
  • Automation Frameworks: Selenium, PyTest, playwright
  • Testing Tools: Rest API Testing, Scapy, Spirent, IXIA, BPS
  • Security Protocols: SSL/TLS, IPS/IDP,Firewall,Network Security
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS
  • Version Control: Git
  • Test Management Tools: JIRA
  • Traffic Analysis: Wireshark, Colasoft packet builder
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Docker
  • Team Skills: Scrum Master, Mentoring, Collaboration,

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer-1

Sophos Technologies
06.2022 - Current

Staff Software Engineer

Trellix(formerly Fireeye Cybersecurity )
07.2016 - 05.2022

QA Engineer II

Juniper Networks India Private Ltd
03.2012 - 06.2016

B.E. - Computer Science and Engineering

Kalicharan Nigam Institute of Technology

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