Vaneet Goyal
Redmond
Summary
Results-driven software engineer with over 10 years of experience in network telemetry, systems programming, and large-scale infrastructure modernization. Expertise in developing robust network data pipelines, optimizing performance, and implementing DevOps automation while fostering effective cross-team collaboration. Proficient in delivering reliable and scalable solutions for mission-critical systems across diverse domains, including cloud, networking, and automotive. Committed to leveraging technical acumen and innovative problem-solving to drive impactful results in complex environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
09.2022 - Current
- Azure Monitoring – Network Telemetry & Infrastructure Modernization
- Streaming Telemetry & SNMP Proxy Enhancements: Transitioned SONiC T2 devices from SNMP to GNMI-based streaming telemetry; designed gRPC-based services for real-time network data retrieval; resolved IPv6 logical IP binding issues.
- Infrastructure Modernization (LM → LNO): Migrated DeviceAccess and DeviceAccess2 machines to LogicalNameOnly (LNO), enabling IPv6-only datacenters and improving scalability of telemetry services.
- JobManager Optimization & API Development: Designed the AcquireJob batch request API and JobManagerHeartbeatAggregator, reducing system load and improving traffic between GWS and JobManager.
- DevOps Execution: Delivered key Azure DevOps items including SDP deployment, FW capacity planning, and config alignment; merged critical PRs for timeout updates, heartbeat APIs, and regional telemetry service updates.
- Incident Management: Investigated and resolved build blockers, flaky tests, and SNMP validation failures (e.g., CHI27, CHI10 clusters).
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Partnered with Hyperscale Networking and peers (Hui Ma, Robert Weischede, Joanna Zhou, Ashutosh Mishra) on PR reviews, deployments, and incident resolution.
- Documentation & Planning: Authored technical documents including T2 Chassis Onboarding for NetStreamProxy, Streaming Telemetry Dataset Scoping, and Standup2024.
- Other Projects:
- Spartan Edge Browser (Dec 2021 – Sep 2022): Maintained Edge (Spartan) browser repo; debugged and resolved customer-reported issues; contributed to repo undocking and stability improvements.
Senior Software Engineer
Nvidia
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Designed and implemented the NvHost component in Xavier SoC for automotive platforms.
- Authored requirements, performed FMEA safety analysis, and delivered architecture/design of core units.
- Delivered multiple end-to-end features for automotive-grade systems under strict ISO-26262 compliance.
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Implemented L3VPN with MPLS core on NCS5000 routers.
- Developed router 'show' CLI commands and resolved critical field/customer bugs.
- Created a Route Consistency Checker tool in Python to validate routing consistency across advertisements.
Software Engineer
Aricent Group (for Nokia Solutions & Networks)
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed transport module software for 4G-LTE eNodeB; implemented VLAN sniffing for DHCP and ICMPv6 checksum.
- Collaborated with global testing teams to debug and resolve field issues.
Education
M.Tech - Computer Science
International Institute of Information Technology
01.2016
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
Panjab University
01.2012
Skills
- Skilled in software development using C, C, and C#
- Network telemetry expertise
- Performance optimization skills
- Version control with Git
- Experience with ISO-26262 standards in testing environments
Accomplishments
- Multiple-time winner of intra-college table tennis championships (IIIT-B & PU)
- Winner, District-level Chess Championship (Under-17), qualified for State level
Key Strengths
- Strong problem-solving mindset
- Effective collaborator across teams and geographies
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive in tackling complex system challenges
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
09.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Nvidia
08.2018 - 12.2021
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems
08.2016 - 06.2018
Software Engineer
Aricent Group (for Nokia Solutions & Networks)
02.2013 - 06.2014
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
Panjab University
M.Tech - Computer Science
International Institute of Information Technology
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