Harisankar Panigrahi — Software Engineer

With 3 years of experience in the storage domain, I specialize in Storage QA and validation of enterprise-class solutions. My work spans across ONTAP environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance of critical storage systems. I have hands-on expertise in testing shelves (SAS, NSM), adapters (SAS/FC), bridges, NVMe, and validating protocols including NFS, iSCSI, SAN, NVMe-oF, and S3. Passionate about automation, performance testing, and error injection, I leverage tools like Python and NaCl to streamline testing and accelerate delivery of robust releases. With strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach, I aim to drive quality, optimize workflows, and contribute to advancing storage technology landscapes. Key Highlights 3 years of hands-on experience in Storage QA, specializing in validation and testing of enterprise storage solutions across ONTAP environments. Proven expertise in hardware validation including SAS shelves, NSM modules, adapters (SAS/FC), bridges, and NVMe components, ensuring reliability and performance of storage infrastructure. Strong background in firmware upgrades, error injection, and protocol testing (NFS, iSCSI, SAN, NVMe-oF, S3) to ensure product robustness and end-to-end functionality. Skilled in performance benchmarking, configuration coverage testing, and feature validation, enabling delivery of high-quality releases aligned with customer needs. Experienced in automation using Python and NaCl, reducing manual effort and accelerating test execution in complex storage environments. Adept at troubleshooting, log analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, consistently driving faster resolution of issues and enhancing product quality. Passionate about continuous learning and emerging storage technologies, with a focus on improving testing strategies, automation, and system efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Storage QA Engineer with a focus on automation and performance in enterprise storage solutions.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 5 yrs 11 mos