Ankit Raj

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in Embedded Systems and Telecommunications.
Led development for major projects in Carrier Ethernet.
Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Engineer with expertise in Embedded Systems and Carrier Ethernet solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

CC++Embedded SystemsWireless TechnologiesDebuggingSoftware DevelopmentCarrier EthernetL2 Protocols

Other Skills

Shell ScriptingOpenWRTVMWareGPIO configurationDevice driversHardware bringupGigabit-Capable Passive Optical Network (GPON)Operating SystemsL2/L3 protocolsWireless NetworkingSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)MicrocontrollersProgrammingResearchEthernet

About

R&D Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in C, C++, Python, Embedded Systems, Shell Scripting and various telecommunication protocols.

Experience

10 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Calix

2 roles

Staff Software Engineer, Research & Development

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

CC++

Senior Software Engineer, Research & Development

Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

- Design, develop and maintain Telecommunication Systems

C++Embedded Systems

Commscope

Staff Software Engineer, Research & Development

Aug 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Designed and developed features on Wireless Side for CPE products.
Worked with in-house OS 9x and OpenWRT software stack.
Integrated in house Mesh Controller software module to support OpenWRT architecture.
Added virtualization support for easy mesh controller for debugging/ configuration and testing on VMWare Workstation Player.
Handled Bug cycle and GA release for multiple CPE products (NVG578HLX/ NVG578LX1)

CShell ScriptingWireless Technologies

Tejas networks

3 roles

Lead Engineer, Research & Development

Promoted

Apr 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

Worked on controller platform software design, responsible for hardware bringup of high grade carrier ethernet cards used in access and metro networks.
Worked on various process subsystem integration, GPIO configuration, interrupt chaining and VD initialization (PowerPC/ Octeon MIPS/ ARM / Intel)
Worked on Data plane bringup/ control plane bringup of carrier ethernet cards (CEF8-1/ CEF8-2) in multiple chassis system (TJ14007/ TJ140013)
Wrote device driver infrastructure for timing devices (SILabs/ Zarlink)
Wrote various utility scripts for device testing and configuration.
Worked on the BharatNet RailTel project, focusing on the access switch and ONT, which enabled WiFi connectivity at railway stations across India, covering approximately 4,700 stations.
Managed a small team/ handled various bug cycle for Tejas products

C++CEmbedded Systems

Senior Engineer, Research & Development

Promoted

Apr 2018 – Apr 2020 · 2 yrs

Worked on design and board bringup of Carrier Ethernet switch which was required for Bharath Net GPON deployment.
Wrote device drivers for multiple Carrier Ethernet switches. (CEF-7/ TJ14001)
Worked on various packet processors based on Broadcom SOC (StrataDNX/ StrataXGS)
Design and architect different Chassis system to support multiple carrier ethernet switches.
Responsible for hardware bringup, high availability and system performance tuning

CC++Carrier Ethernet

Engineer, Research & Development

Jul 2015 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Worked on L2 protocols (MPLS/ ERPS) for their Carrier Ethernet product.
Worked on MPLS switching time optimization for one of their Carrier Ethernet product.
Resolved various software bugs on Carrier Ethernet products.

CC++L2 Protocols