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PRATHIBHA PANCHAGNULA

Summary

Highly motivated individual with experience in developing and implementing software solutions. Experienced with Python programming and virtualization technologies with a passion for learning and implementing new technologies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF

VMWare by Broadcom
Palo Alto, US
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented automation frameworks and tools utilizing Python.
  • Involved in developing and consuming APIs and microservices using the requests library in Python.
  • Deployed API services with FastAPI and Redis for efficient inventory management, and implemented security using the OAuth2 protocol.
  • Automated resource deployment and management using Terraform (IaC) across cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Spearheaded Performance pillar, designing and implementing time-critical features.
  • Used PyTest as the underlying testing framework.
  • Integrated framework with Jenkins to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Created unit tests for new features to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to incorporate diverse requirements into the framework.
  • Resolved end-user issues related to infrastructure and deployments, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Worked with Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones, and meet demanding timelines.
  • Created and optimized automated testing tools for repetitive tasks.
  • Participated in sprint planning meetings to discuss project scope and timelines.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Cisco
San Jose, US
03.2016 - 09.2020
  • Worked as a software engineer for Cisco's SDN product, ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), involved in automating the testcases and enhancing homegrown python automation framework on a scale environment.
  • Develop the underlying infra and automate testing scripts and testcases for the features like ACI integration with Microsoft using Powershell scripting and Python.
  • Design and bring-up of scale testbeds, primarily involving SDN and virtualization technology.
  • Experience with security features like DHCP snooping and authentication protocol like 802.1x.
  • Worked on features like IP source guard and Dynamic Arp Inspection that ensure proper security checks on the incoming packets.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, US
12.2015

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION

Anna University
Chennai
05.2011

Skills

  • Python Programming
  • Docker, Kubernetes, ESXi, KVM
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • API development
  • Public cloud technologies
  • Linux troubleshooting
  • Jenkins CICD
  • API Design and Development
  • Networking: Subnetting, routing, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,VPN,VLAN
  • Performance and Scale testing
  • Source and Version Control: Git, Gitlab
  • Agile methodologies

Timeline

MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF

VMWare by Broadcom
09.2020 - Current

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Cisco
03.2016 - 09.2020

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

University at Buffalo

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION

Anna University
PRATHIBHA PANCHAGNULA