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WARUNI BAHAR

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$ QA Engineer | Cloud & Security Experience _

Open to QA, API Testing, Cloud Support & Security-aware Technology Opportunities

FOCUS
Quality Assurance
PLATFORM
Cloud & Security
SPECIALTY
API Testing & Cloud Environments

[ ABOUT_ME ]

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Waruni Bahar - QA Engineer with Cloud and Security Experience

QA Engineer with experience in Agile software delivery, API validation, end-to-end testing, and technical problem-solving, now expanding expertise in Cloud Computing and Security-focused technologies.

I bring QA experience across functional, regression, smoke, UAT, API, and end-to-end testing, with experience using Postman, SQL, JIRA, and Agile delivery practices in cross-functional product teams.

Through projects and labs in AWS and Microsoft Azure, I have configured IAM, VPCs, public and private networking, access control, secure hosting, and cloud administration scenarios. I am currently pursuing a Diploma in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security alongside industry certifications and continuous technical learning. I am interested in modern technology environments where I can contribute using both my QA experience and growing cloud and security knowledge.

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QA Delivery Experience

Agile testing, API validation, and release support across product teams

Cloud & Security Projects

AWS and Azure project work covering IAM, networking, and secure hosting

SECURITY FOCUS AREAS

  • Cloud Security
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Secure Infrastructure
  • Security Monitoring
  • Access Control

Continuous Learning

Active certification path in cloud, networking, and cyber security fundamentals

CURRENTLY LEARNING

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Security Operations Fundamentals
  • Cloud Security Best Practices
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • AWS Security Concepts

[ TECHNICAL_ARSENAL ]

CLOUD & CYBER SECURITY

AWS & Azure Environments
IAM, Roles & Access Control
VPCs, Subnets & Security Groups
Firewall Rules & Network Security

CLOUD COMPUTING

EC2, Azure VM & Secure Hosting
Storage Services & Availability Concepts
Route Tables, Gateways & Networking
Monitoring, Governance & Administration

QA & TESTING

Functional, Regression, Smoke & UAT Testing
API Testing (Postman)
Java, TestNG, Maven & Cucumber Exposure
Defect Tracking, JIRA & Release Validation

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

JIRA Postman API Testing SQL TestNG Java Cucumber (BDD) Maven Git Confluence Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure VPC EC2 S3 IAM Security Groups Virtual Machines Access Control Firewall Rules Network Security TCP/IP DNS Agile/Scrum

[ CERTIFICATIONS & LEARNING ]

Yoobee Colleges Badge

Diploma in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security

In Progress - August 2025 to Present

Level 6 diploma focused on cloud platforms, cybersecurity principles, networking, infrastructure, risk management, and practical security concepts.

AWS Academy Graduate Badge

AWS Academy Graduate – Cloud Foundations

Issued October 2025

AWS Academy training covering core cloud concepts, AWS global infrastructure, cloud services, security, architecture, pricing, and support models.

View Credential →
ISC2 CC Badge

ISC2 CC Domain Training

Issued February 2026

Cybersecurity domain training covering security principles, network security, access control, risk awareness, and foundational security practices.

View Credential →
CompTIA Security+ Badge

CompTIA Security+ Learning

In Progress - March 2026 to Present

Security+ aligned learning covering governance, risk, compliance, identity access, vulnerability management, incident response, cryptography, and infrastructure protection.

View Skillsoft Credentials →
CompTIA Tech+ Badge

CompTIA Tech+ / IT Fundamentals Learning

Completed - Issued May 2026

Foundational IT learning covering essential IT knowledge, operating systems, networking concepts, cloud computing, databases, software components, and troubleshooting.

View Skillsoft Credentials →
ISTQB Badge

ISTQB Certified Tester

Certified - August 2023

Foundation level software testing certification covering testing principles, test design techniques, defect management, and structured QA practices.

University College Dublin Badge

BSc in Management Information Systems

Completed - 2011

Degree covering information systems, business technology, databases, systems analysis, management concepts, and IT-enabled business solutions.

[ EXPERIENCE ]

September 2025 - Present

Technical Upskilling & Professional Development

Professional Development

  • Currently focused on studies and professional development in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security
  • Completed CompTIA ITF+
  • Currently pursuing a Diploma in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security
  • Building knowledge in networking, cloud platforms, and security fundamentals
  • Building experience with AWS and Azure through labs and technical projects
  • Continuously improving technical and analytical skills through certifications and self-learning
CompTIA ITF+ Cloud Computing Cyber Security AWS Azure
September 2024 - August 2025

QA Engineer

Thiru Solutions Limited

  • Worked with an early-stage product team developing a fitness monitoring and performance improvement platform
  • Performed functional, regression, and exploratory testing across evolving product features
  • Assisted with requirement analysis, research, and product validation activities
  • Supported testing related to Polar fitness data integrations and analytics workflows
  • Collaborated closely with developers to improve product quality and usability
  • Assisted with API validation and data verification activities within cloud-connected application workflows
  • Gained exposure to cloud-based platforms, system integrations, and security considerations during product development
Functional Testing Exploratory Testing Product Validation Agile Collaboration
July 2023 - September 2024

QA Engineer (Freelancing)

Freelance Projects

  • Provided freelance QA support for small-scale web and mobile projects
  • Performed manual, regression, and exploratory testing
  • Prepared and executed test cases based on requirements
  • Logged and tracked defects and supported issue resolution
  • Assisted with requirement analysis and usability validation
  • Collaborated with developers and stakeholders during testing cycles
Manual Testing Regression Testing Exploratory Testing Usability Validation
June 2021 - July 2023

QA Engineer (Contract)

DHV Consulting, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Acted as the sole QA engineer across multiple Agile teams, responsible for end-to-end testing, quality assurance, and release support
  • Worked across multiple Agile teams supporting testing activities for web and backend systems
  • Designed and executed functional, regression, API, and end-to-end test cases
  • Used Postman for API validation and SQL for backend data verification
  • Contributed to automation testing activities using Java, TestNG, Maven, and Cucumber
  • Logged and tracked defects using JIRA and collaborated closely with developers and product owners
  • Supported UAT, release validation, and production verification activities
API Testing Postman SQL Java + TestNG Agile/Scrum
August 2010 - September 2013

QA Engineer

ICT Internet Presence (ICTIP) - Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Contributed as part of a QA team delivering testing support across multiple applications and client projects
  • Performed functional, regression, and performance testing
  • Designed and executed test cases based on project requirements
  • Collaborated with developers, analysts, and project managers to ensure quality delivery
  • Identified and reported defects, supporting timely resolution
  • Contributed to maintaining high-quality releases in Agile environments
Functional Testing Regression Testing Test Planning Agile

[ PROJECTS ]

Fortinet Network Security & Firewall Configuration

Practical network security project demonstrating Fortinet firewall configuration, policy design, and protected network segmentation. The work includes documented architecture decisions, proof of concepts, and a demo walkthrough of security controls in action.

Fortinet Network Security Firewall Security Policies

AWS Security & IAM Implementation

Hands-on AWS security project covering IAM users, roles, policies, VPC security design, and secure infrastructure configuration. Focused on access control, network protection, and applying AWS security best practices in realistic deployment scenarios.

AWS Security IAM VPC Encryption

Cloud Networking & Infrastructure Security

Scenario-based AWS implementation focused on VPCs, public and private subnets, route tables, gateways, and secure deployment design. The project emphasizes practical cloud networking, infrastructure security, and clear deployment documentation.

AWS Cloud Architecture Scalability Cost Optimization

Secure Cloud Architecture & Deployment Scenarios

AWS-focused architecture exercise combining foundational cloud concepts with practical deployment choices across compute, storage, availability, and administration. Demonstrates secure design thinking and cloud service selection for different operational scenarios.

AWS Cloud Concepts EC2 S3

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Fundamentals

Azure project work covering virtual machines, storage, networking, and secure resource management. Demonstrates practical understanding of Azure service administration and cloud infrastructure fundamentals through guided implementation tasks.

Azure Virtual Machines Storage Networking

Azure Public Cloud Administration

Azure administration project focused on user management, provisioning, monitoring, governance, and operational oversight. Highlights practical cloud administration activities aligned with secure and well-managed public cloud environments.

Azure Cloud Administration Governance Monitoring

[ GET_IN_TOUCH ]

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I am open to opportunities where I can combine my QA background with growing cloud and security knowledge, and I am always happy to connect with teams working across software quality, cloud platforms, secure infrastructure, or modern technology delivery.

MOBILE
022 049 7550
LOCATION
Auckland, New Zealand



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