Resume.
Experience
Quality and Penetration Tester | CGA Technology (Flex Manager)
June 2023 — Present- Perform manual and automated functional, regression, and exploratory testing for Flex Manager web and mobile apps (iOS and Android).
- Develop and maintain automated tests using Python and Playwright to ensure high-quality releases.
- Collaborate cross-functionally in meetings from feature inception through deployment, contributing testing insights throughout the SDLC.
- Integrate automated testing and security scans into CI/CD pipelines with development and operations teams.
- Conduct penetration tests and security audits using Burp Suite, Qualys, Nessus, and Kali Linux; document findings with actionable remediation plans.
Senior Automation Tester | Eircasa Ltd
January 2020 — May 2023- Developed robust test automation frameworks with Selenium and Python, improving coverage and speed.
- Led testing efforts across SDLC using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Automated CI/CD integrations with Jenkins; managed bugs via Jira for timely resolutions.
- Conducted functional, regression, usability, API, exploratory, and performance testing.
Automation Tester | Garymark Infotech
November 2015 — December 2020- Migrated manual testing to automated frameworks, reducing testing time and improving accuracy.
- Created Selenium frameworks for regression and functional tests from scratch.
- Conducted cross-browser testing and collaborated with stakeholders to enhance software quality.
Skills & Tools
Test Automation & Frameworks
- Python
- Playwright
- Selenium
- Django
- Pytest
- Postman
Testing Methodologies
- Manual & Automation Testing
- API Testing
- Functional & Regression Testing
- Exploratory Testing
- SDLC, STLC
- Agile & Waterfall
Security Testing
- Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10)
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Security Test Strategy & Reporting
Security Tools
- Burp Suite
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Nessus / Qualys / OpenVAS
- Kali Linux
- OPNsense / Firewall appliances
Environments & Platforms
- Linux environments
- Virtual Machines (Proxmox, VMware, VirtualBox)
- Cloud platforms: AWS, Hetzner, Oracle Cloud
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
DevOps & Collaboration
- Git
- Docker
- Jenkins / CI pipelines
- Issue tracking: Jira, Bugzilla
Homelab & Hobbies
- Homelab management and self‑hosting
- Network and security lab setups
- Experimenting with new tools and infrastructure
Certifications
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Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology | AMS Engineering College
2008 — 2012FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No, I currently hold a valid Work Permit and do not require sponsorship.
I am open to both permanent and long-term contract opportunities.
My current notice period is one month.
I prefer Hybrid (Galway area) or fully Remote roles.