Viral Parmar

About Viral Parmar

I’m a QA and Engineering leader with 16+ years of experience building and scaling quality for complex, enterprise-grade products in cybersecurity, networking, and system software domains. Currently, I lead QA initiatives focused on Detection & Response platforms, where I define end-to-end quality strategy, drive automation at scale, and embed shift-left practices across the development lifecycle. I have a strong track record of improving release predictability, reducing defect leakage, and building high-performing global teams. My expertise lies at the intersection of network security and quality engineering — including firewall technologies, vulnerability management, and API-driven integrations across cloud and hybrid environments. I bring deep understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, routing, NAT, and secure communication patterns, along with hands-on experience in designing test strategies for complex, distributed systems. I’m passionate about: Building scalable QA organizations and mentoring future leadersDriving automation strategy (UI, API, E2E) integrated with CI/CDImplementing risk-based testing and quality metrics to improve outcomesPartnering with Product, Engineering, and DevOps to ensure quality is built into every stage of the lifecycle Recently, I’ve been leveraging AI in quality engineering to accelerate test creation, improve coverage, and increase efficiency across teams. If you’re working on challenging problems in network security, system software, or large-scale platforms, I’d love to connect and exchange ideas.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   Rapid7

   Oct 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Nirma University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering