Yogish Kumar

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India4 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Award-winning Engineer recognized in Top Icons of India 2024
  • LinkedIn Top Voice 2024 in Analytical skills
  • Expert in telecom and cybersecurity technologies
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecom and Cybersecurity professional with expertise in Optical Transport and Security Technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network SecurityProduct SecurityFunctional TestingOptical TestingOptical Transport Network (otn)EncryptionPython (programming Language)

Other Skills

Security TestingOTNDWDMSDH/SONETNetwork Management Systems (NMS)Element Management SystemsSecure Shell (SSH)CryptographyPost Quantum ComputingTest AutomationLayer 1LinuxNETCONFYANG (Yet Another Next Generation)Security

About

Hi, I'm Yogish Kumar, Engineer | Athlete | Creator | Writer Award winning Engineer by Honoring "Top Icon of India-2024" by Business Talks Magazine Featured in 68th Edition. Honored "India's Hall of Fame-2025" and Featured in 20th Edition by Cyber King India. ( youngest among all Honored Top Industry officials and Linkedin Influencers ) Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice – 2024 for securing Top 5 % Among all linkedin user globally in Analytical which I see as a reminder to stay curious, analytical, personally & professionally influential. Telecom and cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in optical transport technologies (OTN, DWDM, ROADM, amplifiers, L0/L1) and product security validation in a system level. Experienced in applying cybersecurity best practices including network security, TLS/SSH, encryption, ciphers, post‑quantum cryptography, Linux hardening, and VAPT. Strong hands‑on background in Python automation, TestNG, and XML scripting, driving efficient, high‑quality validation of complex systems. Known for effective collaboration with PLM, Systems, R&D, Hardware, V&V, and Marketing teams across global environments. A results‑driven technical leader with a proven track record of owning deliveries end‑to‑end, mentoring engineers, and closing projects successfully. Experienced in customer‑facing engagements, POCs, and reproducing real‑world issues in lab environments to accelerate root‑cause analysis and resolution. Outside the Work : - ---------------------------- When I step away from office and deadlines, you’ll find me: - At the gym, chasing consistency - Reading and learning something new - Creating content that inspires or educates - Volunteering or helping in ways that give back - Enjoying sports to keep the competitive spirit alive For any queries on : - ------------------------------ - Personal Branding 🚀 - 1:1 Transformation / Consulting 🧭 - LinkedIn Optimization & Growth Strategy 📈 DM " Start" and Book an appointment for 1:1 ---> Hit the Follow for my regular updates.

Experience

4 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Ribbon communications

3 roles

Senior Technical Analyst

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Currently working in IP optical Apollo R&D System Functional Test Group as a Senior Security & Optical Engineer.
Network SecuritySecurity TestingEncryptionFunctional TestingOTNDWDM+7

Senior Technical Analyst

Promoted

Jul 2024Mar 2025 · 8 mos

Functional TestingOptical TestingDWDMOTNSDH/SONETTest Automation+1

Technical Analyst

Feb 2022Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Optical Transport Network (OTN)DWDMLinuxSDH/SONETEncryptionNETCONF+2

Hfactor

Software Engineer

Aug 2021Jan 2022 · 5 mos · Bangalore Urban

Onlineitvidhya

Student Intern

May 2021Jun 2021 · 1 mo · Hyderabad

Microsoft

Student Intern

Jun 2020Jul 2020 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Python (Programming Language)

Emtantra technologies

Student Intern

May 2019Jun 2019 · 1 mo · Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

Bharat sanchar nigam limited mangalore

Student Intern

Jan 2018Jan 2018 · 0 mo · Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology - ME/M.Tec — Software Systems Engineering

NMAM Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE/B.Tec — Electronics & Communication Engineering

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