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LAJAPATHY MADHUSUDHANAN

BOTHELL,WA

Summary

With 14+ years of experience, this seasoned Test Automation Engineer specializes in designing and developing frameworks. Extensive expertise in creating Networking testbeds and working with diverse Networking and cloud computing products/solutions. Demonstrates a strong skill set in troubleshooting and debugging, effectively resolving coding and networking issues

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

R&D Engineer Soware 4

Broadcom
04.2022 - Current
  • Worked on NSX-T SDN platform that provides a robust, agile, and scalable network virtualization and security solution
  • Designed and developed testbed deploying NSX-T controllers (control plane) and hypervisors transport nodes (data plane) that uses GENEVE (VXLAN based) encapsulation for overlay traffic
  • Implemented North-South connectivity from guest VMs using BGP peering with edge routers
  • Reduced customer found defects metrics by 30% by conducting thorough testing and validation of NSX-T features to ensure functional compliance, robustness, optimal performance and reliability
  • Improved test execution time by 75% by leading development of test automation of test cases for multiple NSX-T security features across releases
  • Enabled automation in team by conducting interactive automation sessions and follow-up office hours to bring up team members to speed in test automaon development
  • Participated in code reviews and provided technical guidance to developers on best practices for writing testable and maintainable code.

Soware Engineer in Test

Amazon
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • Worked on an Amazon confidential router used in CDN networks
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium to ensure the functionality and performance of web applications
  • Designed and executed test cases to identify bugs and defects in software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Conducted performance testing and load testing to assess the scalability and reliability of backend systems, opmizing code and architecture as needed
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment processes to streamline testing and enhance software quality through automaon and feedback loops

Soware Engineer 4

Juniper Networks
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Worked on OpenContrail SDN Networking solution
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes, increasing deployment frequency by 50% and enhancing overall software quality of OpenContrail Networking solution
  • Mentored and coached junior engineers in software development best practices and technologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team

Soware Engineer 3

Cisco Systems
06.2015 - 03.2018
  • Worked on Cisco DNA Controller - Enterprise Network controller solution. Designed and developed networking testbeds using fundamental L2 and L3 networking concepts, and tested networking features on the controller
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop enhancements on a third-party device simulation tool (SaPro) to accommodate internal testing requirements and ensure seamless testing activities across multiple teams
  • Mentored junior engineers and conducted code reviews to maintain high coding standards and ensure code quality across the team
  • Conducted test code optimization on a critical project, reducing test suite execution me by ~30%

Soware Test Engineer 2

Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 11.2013
  • Designed and developed testbeds using Cisco ASR5K series routers using fundamental networking concepts
  • Led the design and execution of comprehensive test plans for complex software applications, ensuring thorough coverage of all functional requirements
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and priorize critical test scenarios, resulting in improved product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Utilized and contributed to in-house automation frameworks and used tools like Jira to streamline testing processes and reduce manual effort by ~40%
  • Conducted root cause analysis and provided actionable recommendations to development teams to resolve critical defects in a timely manner

Education

Master of Science - Computer Networks

North Carolina State University
Raleigh
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communicaon Engineering

College of Engineering, Guindy Anna University
Chennai
05.2009

Skills

Python Coding

Test Framework Design

Computer Networking Systems - Design and troubleshoong

Software Testing

Networking concepts - VLAN TCP IP DHCP OSPF BGP VXLAN

Version control

Vsphere, VMware Cloud, AWS

Timeline

R&D Engineer Soware 4

Broadcom
04.2022 - Current

Soware Engineer in Test

Amazon
12.2019 - 04.2022

Soware Engineer 4

Juniper Networks
03.2018 - 12.2019

Soware Engineer 3

Cisco Systems
06.2015 - 03.2018

Soware Test Engineer 2

Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 11.2013

Master of Science - Computer Networks

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communicaon Engineering

College of Engineering, Guindy Anna University

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