Vinay Kayam

Experience

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  Cognizant

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2024

  1. Implemented Kubernetes clusters: Established Kubernetes clusters to ensure scalability and reliability, employing network policies and pod security to fortify security measures. 2. Containerized applications with Docker: Utilised Docker for containerization, ensuring uniformity across environments and enabling efficient management of microservices within applications.3. Integrated SonarQube for code analysis: Integrated SonarQube for comprehensive code quality and security analysis, proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities during the development lifecycle. 4. Implemented OWASP Dependency Check: Implemented OWASP Dependency Check to ensure the security of third-party dependencies, bolstering the overall security posture of applications. 5. Utilised Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring: Leveraged Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring and visualisation, providing valuable insights into system performance and application health. 6. Orchestrated DevOps pipelines with Jenkins: Orchestrated DevOps pipelines using Jenkins, leveraging shared libraries for enhanced code reusability and facilitating seamless maintenance and updates. 7. Managed logs with Splunk: Managed and analysed logs using Splunk, centralising logs for efficient incident response and enhancing visibility into application behaviour.8. Implemented Slack notifications for communication: Implemented Slack notifications for timely communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring awareness of pipeline status and critical events. Show less 1. Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of project requirements, specifications, and documentation to ensure a thorough understanding of the testing scope.2. Develop meticulous test plans that articulate the testing approach, scope, resource allocation, schedule, and expected deliverables.3. Create intricate and detailed test cases based on a deep understanding of project requirements and functional specifications.4.Execute test cases meticulously to identify and document defects, bugs, or issues in the software. 5. Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.6. Document defects with precision and clarity, providing developers with comprehensive information to facilitate the resolution process.7. Foster close collaboration with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to comprehend the intricacies of the software and provide constructive feedback on quality.8. Develop and maintain automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency and broaden test coverage.9.Integrate testing processes seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure early detection of issues and expedited delivery of software.10. Conduct rigorous performance testing to validate that the application meets specified performance benchmarks and can handle anticipated workloads.11. Perform thorough security testing to identify and address vulnerabilities in the software.12.Uphold meticulous documentation standards for test plans, test cases, and test results.13. Actively contribute to the continuous enhancement of QA processes, methodologies, and tools.14.Evaluate the software from a user perspective, ensuring alignment with usability and accessibility standards.15. Verify that the software aligns with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines as applicable.16. Effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and overall quality status to the project team. Show less

  • DevOps Engineer

    Aug 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Quality Assurance Engineer

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022