I am a senior QA and security tester with broad experience in development, database administration, support, and security testing. My recent focus is on security testing of infrastructure, databases, and web applications, with test automation using SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Perl, C, pro*C, Java and Selenium. I design tests for SAST/DAST within CD/CI environments and I analyze performance of security configurations while reproducing and logging bugs to drive fast resolutions. I have led certification efforts such as Common Criteria for Database Vault and Oracle Label Security, built security tooling to detect injection issues, and created high-efficiency test automation that cut manual review time dramatically. I enjoy mentoring teams, solving complex security challenges, and collaborating across product development and support to improve security and reliability.

Kirstie Banerji

I am a senior QA and security tester with broad experience in development, database administration, support, and security testing. My recent focus is on security testing of infrastructure, databases, and web applications, with test automation using SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Perl, C, pro*C, Java and Selenium. I design tests for SAST/DAST within CD/CI environments and I analyze performance of security configurations while reproducing and logging bugs to drive fast resolutions. I have led certification efforts such as Common Criteria for Database Vault and Oracle Label Security, built security tooling to detect injection issues, and created high-efficiency test automation that cut manual review time dramatically. I enjoy mentoring teams, solving complex security challenges, and collaborating across product development and support to improve security and reliability.

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I am a senior QA and security tester with broad experience in development, database administration, support, and security testing. My recent focus is on security testing of infrastructure, databases, and web applications, with test automation using SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Perl, C, pro*C, Java and Selenium. I design tests for SAST/DAST within CD/CI environments and I analyze performance of security configurations while reproducing and logging bugs to drive fast resolutions.

I have led certification efforts such as Common Criteria for Database Vault and Oracle Label Security, built security tooling to detect injection issues, and created high-efficiency test automation that cut manual review time dramatically. I enjoy mentoring teams, solving complex security challenges, and collaborating across product development and support to improve security and reliability.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Member of Technical Staff, Product Development - Consulting at Oracle Corporation
September 1, 2015 - Present
Security tester for Enterprise Manager web application; designed and automated tests for new security infrastructure and database features; performed SAST/DAST; validated TLS/SSL configurations and cryptographic APIs; supported Common Criteria certification efforts; contributed to injection-detection tooling and cloud security test automation; mentored internal teams.
Bug Diagnostics and Escalations Engineer at Oracle Corporation
August 1, 2010 - September 1, 2015
Bug diagnostics and customer escalations; reproduced customer issues in internal environments; performed code analysis; supported advanced RAC and security product escalations; crisis call support and backport verification; provided on-site training and escalation handling.
Senior Principal Engineer, Support Organization at Oracle Corporation
August 1, 2010 - September 1, 2015
Bug diagnostics and customer escalations; advanced security product support; crisis management and on-site recovery assistance; reviewed customer project reports and provided technical guidance to major accounts.
Senior Principal Engineer, Field Support at Oracle Corporation
December 1, 2006 - July 1, 2010
GOLD FIELD SUPPORT ENGINEER for major Banking accounts; on-site recovery and production support; created review reports and delivered customer training on security methodologies and solutions.
Senior Consultant, Advanced Customer Services at Oracle Corporation
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Onsite technical expert for critical database and Oracle ERP issues; performance tuning; upgrade support and data patches; delivered customer training to reduce onsite costs.
Senior Oracle DBA (Freelance) at Cellnet
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Online sales and internal databases; advised on credit card security issues and data cleansing for vendor testing; production support and application releases; migration of Oracle-based apps.
Senior Oracle DBA and Team Leader (Freelance) at EDS
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Supported Sun Microsystems global financial and manufacturing databases; patching, failover and disaster recovery testing; leadership and training; performance tuning and availability management.
Senior Database Administrator (Freelance) at KSCL
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Performance tuning and troubleshooting for telecom VLDB; database design and partitioning strategy; backup and recovery planning; throughput optimization.
Senior Developer/DBA (Freelance) at Scottish Hydro-Electric
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Technical lead for the Open Market project; system integration and go-live support; Oracle DB installation, configuration and go-live support.
Analyst Programmer (Freelance) at Bankers Trust (World Markets), Edinburgh
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Developed PL/SQL engine for a multi-currency offshore system; batch interface to Oracle Financials; production support and training.
Analyst Programmer (Freelance) at Treasurers Department, Leicester County Council
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
Financial year-end processing; audit support; data validation and reconciliation; system improvements.

Education

MSc Remote Sensing: Image Processing, Spatial Information Systems, Atmospheric and Oceanographic Physics at University College London and Imperial College London
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

MSc Remote Sensing: Image Processing, Spatial Information Systems, Atmospheric and Oceanographic Physics
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Oracle Certified Security Specialist
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Oracle Certified RAC Expert
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Oracle Certified Professional DBA
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Government, Telecommunications