Siddesha Lakshmiah

Leading QA architecture and automation strategy for quantum cybersecurity platforms (QKD, QVPN, QRNG, QShield). • Built Playwright + TypeScript automation frameworks, improving reliability and execution speed • Migrated Selenium suites to Playwright, reducing flakiness and maintenance effort • Implemented end-to-end UI & API automation for critical security workflows Security & Performance: • Performed DAST & penetration testing (OWASP ZAP, Burp, AppScan) • Conducted vulnerability scans using Nessus • Executed performance testing (latency, throughput) • Performed protocol/network testing (TCP/IP, VPN) CI/CD & DevSecOps: • Integrated automation & security testing into Jenkins, GitLab, Azure pipelines • Enabled shift-left practices improving release quality Customer Deployment: • Led PoC, deployment, and validation of QVPN & QConnect • Delivered systems in ISRO, defense, and naval environments • Performed on-site validation, troubleshooting, and secure communication testing • Collaborated with customer stakeholders during production rollout • Mentored QA teams and drove automation-first quality engineering

Quantum VPN (QVPN) – Security & Network Protocol Testing Spearheaded end-to-end testing of QVPN, focusing on functionality, encryption robustness, regression, and performance under secure tunnels Validated VPN tunneling protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, and quantum key exchange integrity Identified and resolved network anomalies affecting latency, packet loss, and secure data transmission 🔢 QRNG (Tropos) – Quantum Randomness Validation Tested the output entropy and statistical reliability of quantum-generated random numbers Ensured compliance with cryptographic quality standards and seamless integration into downstream systems 🛡️ QShield Platform – End-to-End Quality Oversight Oversaw test planning and coverage across the full QShield stack, including: QKD (Quantum Key Distribution) Quantum Secure Messaging & Vault Post-Quantum Cryptographic APIs Designed threat-resilient test scenarios simulating real-world attack vectors on encrypted communication flows 🧪 Automation Framework Development & CI/CD Integration Built scalable test automation frameworks in Python and Java, using Selenium, WebDriver, and REST Assured Integrated test pipelines into CI/CD workflows using Jenkins, GitLab, and Azure Deployed automation solutions to cloud environments and containerized test infrastructure using Docker 📊 Test Reporting, Tooling & Collaboration Leveraged Allure for visually rich and traceable test reporting Used JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and Step Tracker to manage test artifacts and cross-functional coordination Partnered with DevSecOps, product, and R&D teams to ensure test strategy aligns with secure product delivery goals

● Responsible for increasing Bamboo Rose's responsiveness and ROI through test automation and quality assurance efforts. ● Built UI Automation Frameworks from scratch in JAVA and Web driver, connected them with the continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) tool Jenkins, and deployed them to the Azure cloud. ● Ability to use Share point, Step Tracker, JIRA, and Confluence, among other test management applications, with proficiency. ● Expertise in performing a wide variety of tests, such as those for functionality, regression, products, web services, databases, ad hoc testing, user acceptance, concurrency, systems, compatibility, rollback, and security. ● Integrated Rest Assured API Automation and Allure Framework reporting into test Automation, guaranteeing full coverage of tests. ● Led and cultivated a high-performing QA and QA Automation team consisting of 11+ specialists operating at diverse levels to address the changing demands of the company's QA practise. ● Enhanced testing accuracy and shorter release timeframes were the results of automating 60% of regression test cases during release. ● Exhibited excellent problem-solving abilities by spotting difficulties, conducting in-depth analyses, and offering workable solutions. ➤ Specialties: QA Engineering, Application Testing, Quality Improvements, Software Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Problem-Solving, People Management

● Developing and executing test strategies and test cases ● Regression testing UI automation with scripting in Selenium, TestNG, Maven, and Java. ● Testing an API by making requests through the SOAP user interface. ● Skilled in the use of agile processes and procedures. ● Managing escalated consumer issues and listening to their feedback. ● Maintaining and running test scripts and scenarios, as well as creating tracking reports in HTML/XSLT ➤ Specialties: QA Engineering, Application Testing, Quality Improvements, Software Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Problem-Solving, People Management

Developing and executing test strategies and test cases ● Regression testing UI automation with scripting in Selenium, TestNG, Maven, and Java. ● Testing an API by making requests through the SOAP user interface. ● Skilled in the use of agile processes and procedures. ● Managing escalated consumer issues and listening to their feedback. ● Maintaining and running test scripts and scenarios, as well as creating tracking reports in HTML/XSLT ➤ Specialties: QA Engineering, Application Testing, Quality Improvements, Software Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Problem-Solving, People Management● Developing and executing test strategies and test cases ● Regression testing UI automation with scripting in Selenium, TestNG, Maven, and Java. ● Testing an API by making requests through the SOAP user interface. ● Skilled in the use of agile processes and procedures. ● Managing escalated consumer issues and listening to their feedback. ● Maintaining and running test scripts and scenarios, as well as creating tracking reports in HTML/XSLT ➤ Specialties: QA Engineering, Application Testing, Quality Improvements, Software Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Problem-Solving, People Management Skills: Resource Planning · QA Engineering · Team Coordination · Problem Solving · Business Requirements · Performance Testing · Quality Assurance Processes · REST APIs · QA Automation · Test Strategy · Test Automation Framework design · Software Quality Management · SQL · Selenium WebDriver · Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) · Agile Testing · Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) · Web Applications · Test Automation Tools · Application Testing · Windows

● Expertise in Open source automation tools like Selenium RC, Webdriver , GRID and Cucumber-JVM (with Java programming and Python). ● Worked on testing frameworks like Testng, JUnit, Robot Framework and Cucumber-JVM. ● Designed Framework for Automation (Keyword driven framework data driven framework and BDD (Behaviour Driven Development)). ● Integrated Selenium with TestLink, Bamboo, JIRA, Jenkins and cucumber. ● Awareness in ANT and XML and developed build files to generate HTML reports & XSLT reports. Also ● Well acquainted with Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Bug Life Cycle (BLC). ● Involved in designing and execution Test cases & Test Scripts. ● Experience on version one and JIRA - Bug Tracking tool and TestLink – Test case management tool ● Experience in HADOOP distributions certification (HDFS, MPAR, Pivotal, Hortornworks, Cloudera) ● Maintenance of test scripts and report submissions within the time frame communicated to client. ● Good communication and team skills. ● Maintained good communication levels with client. ● Participated in Informatica innovation day twice.

• Designed Framework for Automation Using selenium, TestNg and JAVA • Preparing and executing the test cases. • Developed Test scripts on Selenium Webdriver. • Identifying the regression test cases and executing the regression testing through Selenium on the daily builds. • Used JAVA, TestNg, Selenium Webdriver and Maven. • Performed Positive and Negative testing to verify Functionality. • Executing the Test cases/ Test Scripts and updating the HTML/XSLT reports as test results • Weekly update to the client through Skype Call • Experienced in working with agile methodologies. • Involved in Functional & Regression of the application. • Performed the below mentioned test types: • Regression testing through Selenium Automation. • Functional Testing. • Compatibility testing [on IE,FF and chrome].