Accomplished Individual Contributor with over a decade of experience in research and development, application designing, defining architectures, and successful project delivery in the field of Computer Networking and Telecom. He has executed different roles which include 7+ years in development, 3+ years of technical management team, and 2+ years in building Machine Learning models.
He has hands-on experience in AI/ML, Deep Learning, Predictive Modelling, Python, Natural Language Processing(NLP), Time Series Forecasting, and SQL. In his current role, he has been propelling to accompany all the benefits that Machine Learning driven solutions bring to the table for the Networking domain, providing an enriched customer experience. He is also actively delivering features such as VXLAN, VSX, VRRP, VLAN, MAC Management, etc.
SPECIALITIES
Machine Learning | Deep Learning | AI | Data Science | TensorFlow | PyTorch | TCP/IP stack | L2(ARP, STPs, VLAN, VTP, MPLS) | L3(OSPF|BGP) | CI/CD principles | Team Management | Problem Solving & Decision Making | Mentor | Excellent Client Relationship Management | Data Analytics | Patent pending for solutions | CCNA Routing and Switching certified | Cisco IOS(IOS-XR and IOS-XE) | Multiple Onsite experiences
WORK EXPERIENCE
Juniper Networks | Software Engineer IV | Apr '22 - Sep '22 | Bangalore, IN
Individual contributor for product development activities which include investigation, design, coding, customer case handling
Design and development of L2 features and MAC Management in Junos EVO OS
Implementation of SMAC scaling feature for PTX/QFX products
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise| Technical Specialist | May '18 - Apr '22 | Bangalore, IN
Individual contributor for product development activities which include investigation, design, coding.
Design and development of features in VXLAN, L2/MAC management/Port Security to enable next-generation Aruba wired networking platforms including Aruba 8400 and 8320.
Delivered Features like MAC Management, IP Lockdown, MAC Lockdown, MAC Lockout and MAC Logoff timer well ahead of schedule.
Integrate Platform Dependent modules for VXLAN data plane using Broadcom chips like Jericho and Trident.
Submit innovative ideas for patent filing and white papers.
Carry out reviews of deliverables which include investigation, design & code.
Train junior members of the team.
HCL Technology Ltd, Chennai | Technical Lead | Sep '15 - May '18 | Chennai, IN
Technical Lead for team dedicated to development and sustenance of Cisco Switches
Manage a team of 17 employees with coaching, mentoring and annual appraisals
Scrum Master for the Agile based development for Catalyst 9K platform features
Delivered features like FIPS, SESA, Thermal Management etc for 9300/9500 Cisco switches.
L&T Technology Services, Banglore/Suwon | Project Lead | Oct '11 - Aug '15 | Suwon, SK / Bangalore, IN
Lead a 5-member team working in Resource Management block of BSS for development and bug fixing
Developed and implemented complex telecom specifically Call processing (GSM) based features including DFCA, SMSCB, VAMOS, Channel Allocation and Release, Cell Load Sharing, Dynamic CCCH Overload, Power Saving TRX
GSM BSS Pilot issue expert during the deployment in Frankfurt, Germany
Developed SMSCB (TCP/IP based) server to enable SMSCB feature in lab environment and saved $$$,$$$ for the client
Wipro Technologies Ltd | Project Engineer | Feb '10 - Oct '11 | Bangalore, IN
Developed and maintained SMSCB feature for Nokia
Developed Telecom Automation Framework to improve feature regression timeline and significantly improved Testing time-around for the client
