Hallo!
I'm Viraj Katkar
About Me
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I am a results-driven QA automation specialist with a strong background in testing cloud-based SaaS platforms, APIs, and large-scale distributed systems. My expertise spans functional, performance, and security testing across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. I excel in designing automated test frameworks, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high-quality releases in agile environments.
Vision
To enable seamless, secure, and high-performing applications through rigorous and intelligent testing strategies.
Mission
To combine automation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to drive faster releases without compromising quality.
My Skills
Test Automation Frameworks
Proficient in Selenium, Appium, JUnit, Espresso, and Compose Testing Library for automated functional and regression testing.
Cloud & SaaS Testing
Hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, validating microservices, PWA, and multi-platform applications.
API Testing & Validation
Expertise in RESTful API validation using Postman, Swagger, and REST Assured, with schema and response code verification.
Database & SQL Proficiency
Skilled in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle for data validation, indexing, and query optimization.
Performance & Security Testing
Strong knowledge of JMeter, Gatling, and security protocols like HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and IPSec for vulnerability assessments.
Agile & SDLC Expertise
Adept in Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies, including test planning, regression, and exploratory testing.
Zscaler Inc.
Software Engineer
October 2021 – January 2023
Fortinet
Sr. Software QA Specialist
June 2023 – June 2024
My Experiences
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Recent Projects
Image Classification
Remote
June 2022 - August 2022
- Built a convolutional neural network (CNN) for image classification tasks.
- Trained the model on a large dataset and optimized it for accuracy.
Cloud Access Security Testing Suite
SaaS & API Testing
October 2021 – January 2023
Developed and executed automated and manual tests for multi-cloud environments, validating security, API performance, and large-scale user simulations.
Enterprise Security Platform QA Automation
Test Automation & Cloud Testing
June 2023 – June 2024
Designed, implemented, and maintained automation frameworks for security appliances and SaaS-based solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.