# Sivanandam S

> ISTQB certified test analyst writing about software testing, test automation and AI security.

ISTQB certified test analyst with over 15 years of experience testing web, mobile, OTT, chatbot and smart wearable applications, and building dedicated testing services for teams across multiple locations.

This file is a map of https://www.sivanandam.in for language models and AI search engines.
Every article is also published as plain markdown at the `.md` URL shown next to it.
The full text of all articles in one file: https://www.sivanandam.in/llms-full.txt

## Identity

- **Name:** Sivanandam S (also goes by Siva)
- **Role:** Test Analyst, ISTQB certified, 15+ years in software testing
- **Specialisms:** Software Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Security Testing, AI Red-Teaming, OTT Application Testing, Smart Wearables Quality Assurance, Playwright, Test Management
- **Contact:** siva@hey.com
- **Elsewhere:** https://x.com/sivanandams, https://github.com/sivanandams, https://instagram.com/sivanandams

## Articles

- [Claude Pro vs Anthropic API & OpenClaw Usage Cost](https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/claude-pro-vs-anthropic-api-cost/): Claude Pro and the Anthropic API are separate products: a Claude Pro subscription does not include an API key, API credits, or programmatic access. To run OpenClaw you need your own key from console.anthropic.com with billing enabled, which typically costs $20-$60 per month for light personal use and $75-$250 for daily automation work. Published 2026-02-18. Markdown: https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/claude-pro-vs-anthropic-api-cost.md
- [Using Strix Open‑Source AI Hacker for Automated Penetration Testing (Windows)](https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/using-strix-ai-hacker-automated-pentesting-windows/): Strix is an open-source AI hacker that automates penetration testing with large language models. On Windows, install it with pipx install "strix-agent[vertex]", enable Vertex AI on a billed Google Cloud project, set the STRIX_LLM, VERTEXAI_PROJECT and VERTEXAI_LOCATION environment variables, authenticate with gcloud auth application-default login instead of an API key, then run it against a target you are authorized to test. Published 2026-01-13. Markdown: https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/using-strix-ai-hacker-automated-pentesting-windows.md
- [Welcome to My New Digital Home](https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/welcome-to-my-new-digital-home/): I've decided to revamp my personal website to better reflect my journey in the digital realm. Here's a look at the new design philosophy. Published 2026-01-12. Markdown: https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/welcome-to-my-new-digital-home.md
- [The Future of Test Automation](https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/future-of-test-automation-ai-agents/): Exploring how AI agents and LLMs are revolutionizing the way we approach QA and test automation. Published 2025-12-28. Markdown: https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/future-of-test-automation-ai-agents.md
- [Exploring Smart Wearables QA](https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/exploring-smart-wearables-qa/): Testing wearables presents unique challenges compared to traditional mobile apps. From battery usage to sensor data validation. Published 2025-11-15. Markdown: https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/exploring-smart-wearables-qa.md

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.sivanandam.in/): who Sivanandam S is, what he works on, and how to get in touch.
- [Blog index](https://www.sivanandam.in/blog/): all articles, newest first.
- [90 Days of AI Red-Teaming](https://www.sivanandam.in/90-day-learn-in-public.html): a public day-by-day study plan for learning AI red-teaming and LLM security.

## Optional

- [RSS feed](https://www.sivanandam.in/feed.xml): full-text feed of all articles.
- [Sitemap](https://www.sivanandam.in/sitemap.xml): every indexable URL.

_Last generated: 2026-09-04_