about me

Where Precision Meets Passion

Hi, I’m Sooraj. Professionally, I am a Quality Assurance Consulting Manager focusing on delivery excellence and strategic consulting. Beyond work, I am an enthusiastic project manager, a passionate traveller, a driving aficionado, and a constructive critic of art, technology, and politics.

name

Sooraj

email
sooraj4u@outlook.com
phone
+91-99615-18760
location

Kochi, Kerala, India

experience

~20 years

profession

QA Consulting Manager

  • Quality Engineering Leadership
    95
  • Test Strategy & Governance
    90
  • Delivery & Execution
    95
  • Team Mentorship
    90
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Portfolio

Highlighting key focus areas including enterprise QA strategies, end-to-end delivery ownership,
and mentoring QA professionals for delivery excellence.

Highlighting key focus areas including enterprise QA strategies, end-to-end delivery ownership, and mentoring QA professionals for delivery excellence.

Quality Engineering Leadership

• Defining and implementing enterprise QA strategies
• Driving process improvements and testing governance
• Leading QA teams in Agile and hybrid delivery environments

Delivery & Execution

• End-to-end QA ownership from planning to release
• Test planning, execution, automation strategy insights
• Risk assessment and mitigation frameworks

Project Management

• Orchestrating cross-functional teams for complex deliverables
• Aligning project milestones with strategic business objectives
• Fostering clear communication and stakeholder collaboration

MY CAREER

A dynamic professional journey bridging strong technical foundations with strategic
quality leadership and cross-functional team management.

Current: Katzion

QA Consulting Manager & QA Lead

Spearheading enterprise QA frameworks and optimizing test strategies. I partner with stakeholders to implement robust testing standards, ensuring consistent, high-impact software delivery across complex projects.

Project Management

Project Lead at Caparizon & ITFlux

Orchestrated cross-functional teams and managed full project lifecycles. Specialized in aligning technical deliverables with strategic business goals, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely, high-quality project execution.

Foundation

IT Manager & Software Engineer

Cultivated deep technical roots through hands-on software development and IT infrastructure management. These early roles honed my analytical problem-solving skills, which now heavily influence my approach to quality engineering.

Likes & Interests

While quality engineering is my profession, life is richer with the things that inspire me.

Project Management Passion

📊 Project Management

Beyond my core QA roles, I have a deep passion for project management. I thrive on bringing structure to chaos, optimizing delivery pipelines, and ensuring that teams are aligned and unblocked. Whether it's mapping out a complex feature release using Agile methodologies, or just organizing personal goals, structured leadership and clear strategy give me a profound sense of accomplishment.

Travelling Passion

✈️ Travelling

Travelling is my therapy and my ultimate classroom. I cherish discovering hidden gems, experiencing new cultures, and tasting exotic cuisines. Every journey broadens my perspective and brings new inspiration that I carry into all aspects of my life.

Driving Passion

🚗 Driving Passion

There's nothing quite like a long drive on an open coastal road or a winding mountain pass. My passion for cars, bikes, and open roads gives me an unmatched sense of freedom and adventure. It's not just about the destination, it's about the thrill of the ride.

The Critic

🎬 The Critic

I deeply enjoy being a critic—observing, analyzing, and thoughtfully reviewing movies, tech gadgets, art, and politics. I believe constructive criticism elevates art, products, and society alike. Always up for a deep dive and a meaningful, constructive discussion on the latest trends, socio-political landscapes, and stories.

MY CLICKS

A glimpse into the world through my lens. Capturing moments, light, and stories in everyday frames.

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GET IN TOUCH

Let’s connect — whether it’s for collaboration, consulting, or sharing insights about quality engineering.