Experienced QA leader with a strong background in quality assurance, cloud security, and agile methodologies. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Expertise in test automation, secure code review, and DevOps practices, ensuring rigorous quality standards are met consistently.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
Sophos
1 2023 - 11.2023
Spearheaded Sophos AP6 :
Spearheaded the implementation, improvement, and standardization of key processes, resulting in increased consistency, scalability, and efficiency throughout the migration process.
Mandated and participated in secure coding review to reduce vulnerability and security issues .
Made REST API testing as first pass criteria for code drop it significantly increased deeper understanding of functionality in front end engineers as well.
Led the implementation of standardized QA processes, enhancing product consistency and scalability.
Developed automated testing frameworks, resulting in a 20+% increase in defect detection and a significant reduction in regression issues.
Managed MDR initiatives, overseeing threat detection and response activities to ensure timely mitigation of security incidents.
Collaborated with SOC teams to enhance security monitoring and incident response capabilities, reducing incident response time by 30%.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate QA practices, improving overall software quality and customer satisfaction.
Presented clear and concise updates on successes, challenges, and their impact on business health to senior leadership, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.
Instituted data-driven approach to project management, leveraging metrics and analytics to optimize workflows further.
Director of Engineering
Zentry Security (Array Networks)
12.2021 - 12.2022
Directed QA strategy for cloud-native microservices-based SaaS applications, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
Led QA efforts during AWS to Private Cloud migration, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining high-quality standards.
Implemented comprehensive QA frameworks, reducing operational overhead by 50% and enhancing efficiency.
Directed QA strategy for cloud-native microservices-based SaaS applications, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
Led QA efforts during AWS to Private Cloud migration, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining high-quality standards.
Led SOC operations, implementing advanced threat detection mechanisms and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Implemented comprehensive QA frameworks, reducing operational overhead by 50% and enhancing efficiency.
Cultivated a quality-centric culture within the engineering team, emphasizing excellence in service delivery.
Cultivated a quality-centric culture within the engineering team, emphasizing excellence in service delivery.
Grew existing client relationships through consistent communication and effective contact.
Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.
Engineering Manager
McAfee India Private Limited
08.2018 - 11.2021
Led design, architecture, and implementation of highly scalable cloud security solutions
Managed product teams, emphasizing secure coding practices and unit testing
Optimized testing processes and procedures, improving development lifecycle efficiency.
Optimized testing processes, improving the development lifecycle efficiency by 15%.
Implemented automated testing procedures, reducing product rollout time by 75%.
Reduced product rollout time 75% using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing
Staff Engineer
SkyHigh Networks
08.2013 - 07.2018
Managed diverse cloud security deployments (on-premise, AWS)
Monitored initial product launch and provided support for a major client
Collaborated on cryptographic algorithms and data encryption practices.
Managed end to end workflow security for various cloud based apps mainly Salesforce & ServiceNow .
Senior Engineer
McAfee India Private Limited
11.2009 - 08.2013
Managed validation of firewall configurations and policies using Control Center
Deployed and maintained firewall updates for emerging threats , signatures set verification and deployments.
Administered hardware and virtualized environments (ESXi), ensuring seamless operation and zero overlooked issues.
QA Engineer
Barracuda Networks
08.2007 - 10.2009
Executed comprehensive testing of spam firewall functionalities (AAA, Learning Mode)
Maintained and executed regression test suites for consistent system testing.
Education
MBA - Strategy & Senior Leadership
IIM Indore
03.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Cyber Law & Cyber Security
IMT Ghaziabad
06.2010 - 12.2012
B.Tech -
UP Tech Lucknow
08.2002 - 07.2006
Skills
Agile Development: Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Zentry Security (Array Networks)
12.2021 - 12.2022
MBA - Strategy & Senior Leadership
IIM Indore
03.2021 - 07.2022
Engineering Manager
McAfee India Private Limited
08.2018 - 11.2021
Staff Engineer
SkyHigh Networks
08.2013 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Cyber Law & Cyber Security
IMT Ghaziabad
06.2010 - 12.2012
Senior Engineer
McAfee India Private Limited
11.2009 - 08.2013
QA Engineer
Barracuda Networks
08.2007 - 10.2009
B.Tech -
UP Tech Lucknow
08.2002 - 07.2006
Senior Engineering Manager
Sophos
1 2023 - 11.2023
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