VENKAT NANDAM
Hollywood,MD
Summary
A technical lead in Project Planning, Software Development, Integration, and Automated Testing Skilled integrator of open source products, real-time applications, and client/server applications Experienced in developing software models for Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) systems and maintenance trainer applications
Software engineering professional with deep expertise in developing robust, scalable applications. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving projects to successful completion, and adapting to evolving requirements. Proficient in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Values delivering high-quality results and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
E-2D Systems Test And Evaluation Lab, US Navy
05.2019 - Current
- Software integration and release builds lead for the system lab
- Lead engineer for the Electronic Support Measures (ESM) simulator
- Developed a high performance simulator that can receive mission data downloads from the Mission Computer and use loaded behavior tables to analyze the radars emission data to generate real-time ESM tracks
- Designed detailed logging that provides extensive debugging capabilities and allows ability to perform postmortem on test runs
- Primary engineer for the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast System (ADS-B) in the system lab
- COMSEC engineer, sharing responsibility for auditing and maintaining the crypto equipment used in the lab
- Data Transfer Agent (DTA) in the lab, responsible for shipping all test results for the lab
Senior Software Engineer
Heron Systems, Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Lead developer for Flight Control Systems (FCS) Maintenance Trainer for Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)
- Developed ARINC-429 and Serial over Data Distribution Service (DDS) interface libraries, and updated the Integrated Mission Management Computer’s (IMMC) board support package to use these libraries
- Integrated Flight Control Surfaces (FCS) software model with the IMMCs which involved redesigning the serial ports configuration, resolving critical timing issues, and updating the Air Vehicle Manager (AVM) subsystem configuration file
- Migrated the vendor provided Vehicle Test Controller (VTC) application from Windows XP to Windows 10, which entailed integrating a mix of new third party Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) libraries
- Integrated all of the avionics software models in the UAV, including the Kearfott Inertial Navigation System/GPS, LN251 INS/GPS, Radio Altimeter, Digital GPS, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
Functional Test Engineer – Packet Data Network Charging
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
07.1988 - 12.2015
- Developed automated functional tests in Tcl for Online/Offline charging, and Policy administration by PCRF
- Lawful Intercept automated functional tests for various LTE call flows and PMIP/s2a interface
IMS Remote Technical Support
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
05.2007 - 07.2014
- Provided remote and on-site support to major telecom service providers in the North America region for IP Multimedia System (IMS) and LTE systems
- As recognized subject matter expert, reproduced complex field issues from live IMS networks
- Resolved issues in live sites and customer labs - issues dealing with software upgrades, field installation, call processing, and networking
- Provided outage resolution, root cause analysis, problem reproduction and fix verification
Project Leader/Feature Engineer/Software Developer
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
03.2001 - 04.2007
- Developed IP Multimedia Systems Fault Recovery & Field Debugging software
- Enhanced the Open Source Diameter stack to develop a Client/Server application that provides Cx interface for the IMS applications
- Resolved several thread synchronization issues in the open source stack and stabilized it to run on a multiprocessor environment
- Defined the requirements for developing an in-house Diameter stack
- Provided Home Subscriber Services (HSS) support
- Implemented an innovative method to debug memory corruptions in the pSOS system providing full function trace for related exceptions
- Developed PPC exception handlers and exception debugging methods
Technical Manager - 7R/E Remote Switching Modules, HW Provisioning and Test Automation
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
05.2000 - 03.2001
- Managed 23 member technical staff that was responsible for various projects including 7R/E software development, HW provisioning and evolution procedures, and Test Automation
- Supported the deployment of new products in the field, and quickly resolved the field issues
GMS Project Leader
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
01.1997 - 05.2000
- Was responsible for the 272 Technical Head Count Years size hardware/software feature to upgrade the Communication Module (CM) in 5ESS to use PowerPC technology, and shrink the size of a duplex CM from 9 bays to just 1 bay
- Prepared and executed a Project Plan that involved the development of new hardware, new PowerPC tools, external vendors, and software from 15 subsystems; the plan included the schedules, system lab needs, and staffing profiles
Feature Engineer - Single Shelf Module Controller Unit
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
03.1995 - 12.1996
- Successfully led the project through the development, integration, factory system test, and First Office Application phase
- Coordinated the work of hardware development, software development and the factory teams to identify and resolve issues keeping the project on schedule
Software Developer
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
07.1988 - 03.1995
- Translated customer needs into Requirements, Architecture, and Design for such features as 5ESS-2000, Extended Control and Data Unit (XCDU) on the SM-2000s, and SM-2000 Release-2 (CORE60)
- Restructured Interrupt Inhibit Administration (IIA) functionality in the 5ESS Switching Modules (SM)
- Applied innovative testing methods to reduce integration interval while delivering code with highest quality
- Provided on-site support for the First Office Application (FOA) of 5ESS-2000
Software Developer
First Penn-Pacific Insurance
07.1987 - 07.1988
- Developed PC based insurance proposal system working with the insurance underwriters
- Was also responsible for the installation and field testing of the developed software package
Software Developer
Vavrus & Associates
01.1987 - 07.1987
- Developed PC and VAX/VMS based applications for payroll, hotel, and fitness club businesses
Education
MS - Information Technology Management (ITM)
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (CS)
University of Illinois
Skills
- C Software Development
- ASPNET Framework Experience
- Skilled in Using Qt IDE for Development
- Experienced in Visual Studio Development
- GIT Workflow Management
- Linux Administration
- Client/Server Applications
- Agile Methodologies
- Version Control
- Programming languages
- Bug reporting tools
- Software installation
- Agile development methodologies
- Technical reporting
- Logistical planning
- Manual testing
- Network connectivity
- Engineering documentation
- Git proficiency
- Test automation
- Experience with JIRA
- Software development
- Software architecture design
Accomplishments
- Recipient of three patents in software and communication system
- Bell Labs Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) title, A Lifetime appointment to DMTS granted in recognition of exceptional technical skills in solving extremely difficult software problems with innovative techniques.
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
E-2D Systems Test And Evaluation Lab, US Navy
05.2019 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Heron Systems, Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2019
IMS Remote Technical Support
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
05.2007 - 07.2014
Project Leader/Feature Engineer/Software Developer
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
03.2001 - 04.2007
Technical Manager - 7R/E Remote Switching Modules, HW Provisioning and Test Automation
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
05.2000 - 03.2001
GMS Project Leader
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
01.1997 - 05.2000
Feature Engineer - Single Shelf Module Controller Unit
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
03.1995 - 12.1996
Functional Test Engineer – Packet Data Network Charging
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
07.1988 - 12.2015
Software Developer
Alcatel-Lucent - Bell Labs
07.1988 - 03.1995
Software Developer
First Penn-Pacific Insurance
07.1987 - 07.1988
Software Developer
Vavrus & Associates
01.1987 - 07.1987
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (CS)
University of Illinois
MS - Information Technology Management (ITM)
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
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