Meraj Hassan

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 8 mos experience

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Key Highlights

8 years of experience in network protocol testing.
Expert in developing and automating test plans.
Strong background in troubleshooting complex network issues.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking Engineer with expertise in protocol testing and automation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network Protocol TestingTest AutomationNetwork EngineeringNetwork Administration

Other Skills

BGPISISPythonTelemetryGrafanagNMINETCONF/YANGMPLSAnsibleSoftware TestingVLANDNSNATACLsOSPF

About

Seasoned Software Engineer with 8 years of extensive experience in network protocol testing. Adept at developing, executing, and automating test plans to ensure the reliability and performance of networking protocols. Proficient in various testing methodologies and tools, with a strong background in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues. Demonstrates a meticulous attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills, making significant contributions to cross-functional teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in networking technologies to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Experience

8 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 9 mos

Current Experience

Cisco

Software Engineer

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Designed, automated, and executed complex customer use cases on Cisco IOS-XR platforms (ASR9K, NCS5500, and 8000 series) to validate functionality, scalability, and performance.
Developed and maintained test automation frameworks using Python, pyATS, and Genie to streamline regression and feature validation testing.
Created dynamic test plans and executed prioritized test scenarios based on customer requirements, ensuring comprehensive coverage and minimal time-to-market.
Built advanced telemetry solutions using gNMI, NETCONF/YANG, and streaming telemetry to collect real-time performance and operational data from IOS-XR devices.
Integrated telemetry data pipelines with time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, Prometheus) for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Developed Grafana dashboards for visualizing key network metrics such as latency, packet loss, interface utilization, BGP/ISIS/MPLS status, and QoS statistics for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting.
Implemented alerting and anomaly detection in Grafana using defined thresholds and predictive analytics to ensure proactive fault detection.
Collaborated with development and TAC teams to reproduce and debug critical customer-reported issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Optimized test coverage and execution time by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and integrating test suites with Jenkins for continuous validation.
Led efforts in performance and scale testing, validating system behavior under high-load scenarios, and producing detailed benchmarking reports for customers.

BGPISISPythonTest AutomationTelemetryGrafana+1

Juniper networks

Software Engineer III

Dec 2022 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Collaborate with Field/Sales Engineers and Customers to analyze Customer Deployment Architectures, Network Topologies, and Test Plans.
Extract Customer Use Cases from requirements and test plans.
Work with Development Functional and System Test Teams to analyze test coverage and identify gaps.
Build System Test Labs for functionality, performance, and scalability testing. (Devices: MX/PTX/QFX/SRX)
Familiarity with Test Automation Frameworks, tools, and scripting languages (Python, Robot FW and Ansible).
Extensively worked in deploying, operating & troubleshooting large-scale Service Provider network utilising BGP, RSVP, MPLS L2 & L3 VPN, ISIS and OSPF.

BGPMPLSPythonTest AutomationNetwork Protocol Testing

Capgemini engineering

Professional Engineer II

Dec 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Responsible for understanding the architecture and design of components and work in its end-to-end context.
Developing and executing product / feature specification test plans.
Aiding development of software test automation tool that interacts with switches and routers.
Worked on Software engineering practices, Software Testing methodologies, Agile/Scrum based software development model.
Worked on Network Protocol testing - BGP, L2VPN, L3VPN, ISIS, OSPF, RSVP and MPLS.
Hands on experience on high-end platforms for creating multiple testcases in Lab environment using devices such as L3 Switches - N3000, N5000 and Routers - ASR1K, ISR4K; technologies include Routing, MPLS L2 and L3 VPN, Multicast VPN, VPLS on all the stated hardware platforms.

BGPAnsibleSoftware TestingNetwork Protocol Testing

Movate

Network Engineer

Jul 2021 – Dec 2021 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Remote

Writing test plan, creating Test Strategy, and getting it reviewed by cross functional team Working with the development team to develop test strategies and test plans to ensure L2/L3 protocol features and hardware platforms meet product requirements.
Worked with Customers to understand how they deploy our products in their networks, performed various scale and performance test based on customer scenario in the lab.
Configuring and Troubleshooting NAT, ACLs, EtherChannel.
Hands on experience using TRAFFIC GENERATORS - SPIRENT. Hands on experience in working on features like VLAN, ACLs, HSRP, OSFP, BGP.
Implement Changes on CISCO Router & Switches.

VLANDNSNATACLsNetwork Engineering

Jio

Enterprise Network Engineer - Service Delivery & Assurance

Oct 2017 – Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Ranchi, Jharkhand, India · On-site

Troubleshooting & Working experience on basic Networking Protocol - BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS routing protocols.
Proficient to implement & deliver various LAN/WAN Data & Voice Services- MPLS L2/L3 VPN, Internet Lease Line, Wi-Fi, SIP Trunk etc, provide customized cost-effective technical solutions to meet customer requirements.
Implement Changes on Network device using HP Orchestration platform.
Responsible for Backhaul readiness by configuring involved Core/access network devices as per required services configuration, provide remote support to FE for configuring the network devices.

BGPOSPFMPLSNetwork Administration