Jan 2015 – Jan 2022 · 7 yrs

• Managing new next gen Router based on new Chipset with new OS. It is designed to efficiently scale between data centers and service provider WAN and aggregation networks and also Managing feature Automation
• Complete Test ownership of NCS 5000 Series Router. Facilitate Sanity, Regression, Devtest, System test.
• Managed Cisco BNG / CnBNG Engineering Test teams. Helped RJIL is successful poc/deployment with larger scale.
• Managed Development for L2 features on ASR 9000 Platform.
• Handled multiple customer escalations, Cap for ASR9k, c7600, NCS-5k, 8000, DNX product. Worked with Tac and account team to get the things resolved to meet customer expectation.
• Managing Docker Test team for app manager and XRD infra along with QOS . Designed Application tool which will test Software infra with any 3rd party APP.
• Shouldering end to end responsibility as Scrum Master for C-7600 project and Asr-9000
• Planning and managing multimillion-dollar projects aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains
• Managing multiple technical teams (Development, Manual QA, and Automation).
• Conducting performance reviews, appraisals, and personal development planning with each team member
• Managing product development budget, resource allocation and scheduling

Apr 2006 – Dec 2014 · 8 yrs 8 mos

• Contributed significantly towards enhancing the quality of several Layer 2 LAN and Metro Ethernet features across multiple releases on C7600 /ASR9k Series Routers.
• Point of contact for several Customer deployments and Solution/Profile testing.
• Assisted and trained team members in Technology and Testing skills.

Nov 2005 – Apr 2006 · 5 mos · Bangaon Area, India

• Tested L2 features supported on cat4k box.
• Built the scripting tool Test Pronto used to execute Automation for l2 features

Apr 2005 – Oct 2005 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Worked as a Vendor Of Cisco. Was posted in TATA(VSNL), Mumbai.
• Maintained/Troubleshoot Newly Deployed Metro Network. Worked on CAT6K, C7600 and C3550 boxes.

Oct 2003 – Apr 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune Area, India

• Worked on different Cisco products like 2600, 1900, 800, 3500. Installed these Cisco products in customer place and helped them to trouble shoot also. Worked on WIC card, ISDN card.
• Worked on RAD modem. Installed hardware in customer places and SP with proper channel configuration.
• Worked on Tandberg storage and video conferencing installation.
• Involved in pre-sales activity by helping sales team with network design
• and BOM.