Vrushabhendra Gurudevappa

Software Engineer in Test

CISCO SYSTEMS•  August 2022 - August 2024•  Remote

Developed test automation framework using PyTest for testing CNHE components, reducing DC pipeline (CI/CD) deployment runtime by 80% to 2 minutes. Pioneered the automation of certificate renewal processes for CNHE components, achieving a significant reduction in execution time, streamlining security operations. Engineered AWS REST API Interface for Cisco Sigraki and CNHE solutions, leveraging advanced automation techniques, enhancing cloud-native security and operational efficiency.

Lead Automation Engineer

PARALLEL WIRELESS•  February 2021 - July 2022•  Nashua, NH

Spearheaded the automation of wireless solution deployments (on Openstack) using Kubernetes and Jenkins, achieving seamless continuous delivery and enhancing operational efficiency in an Agile environment. Led the design and development of comprehensive test cases for OpenRAN (2G/3G/4G) solutions utilizing Robot Framework and Python, significantly improving test coverage and reliability. Successfully orchestrated the construction and management of a large-scale, complex end-to-end test setup, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical expertise.

Software Engineer in Test

CISCO SYSTEMS•  May 2011 - November 2020•  Boxboro, MA

Revolutionized Cisco Firepower Management Center's event datastore and next-generation firewall systems, enhancing network security capabilities by automating test cases and performance tests for the new datastore, as measured by a significant increase in deployment efficiency, by designing, developing, and lead the creation of a complex lab network. Developed a groundbreaking IPv6 packet generation tool in Python, facilitating the successful delivery of IPv6 features. Spearheaded the end-to-end design and validation of performance and functional testing of Cisco’s Identity Services Engine (ISE), establishing robust testing frameworks that contributed to the product's market success.

Senior Member of Technical Staff

Camiant Inc (A Tekelec Company)•  January 2009 - January 2011•  Marlboro,MA

Directed interop tests between PCRF and other 3GPP PCC – policy and charging control architecture, and functional features over Gx, Sh, Rx and Gy reference points. Coached and mentored teams. Generated performance and longevity tests on Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and Bouygues simulated topologies. Led the testing effort for Bouygues and Brazil Telecom.

Senior SQA Engineer II

Soapstone Networks (F/K/AAvici Systems)•  January 2000 - January 2009•  Billerica,MA

Designed and implemented longevity, regression tests & test suites in Java/Jython/Python for Avici router and Soapstone’s Carrier ethernet services. Owned BGP, OSPF Scaling tests. Collaborated with key stakeholders and developed complex, large-scale topology that simulated large ISP’s Internet Backbone and Automated functional and scaling tests.