Kaustubh Dalvi

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India1 yr experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in distributed systems and network automation.
Proficient in high-performance system development using C++ and Python.
Experience with large-scale networking systems at Cisco.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking and Distributed Systems Engineer with expertise in automation and performance optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

NetworkingTest Automation

Other Skills

PythonJavaScriptReactJSPXEL2/L3 ProtocolsTCP/IPIP RoutingVXLANARPEIGRPMulticastCisco NetworkingCCNAIxiaSpirent

About

Software Engineer with experience in distributed systems, networking, backend development, and network automation. Previously worked at Cisco, contributing to large-scale networking systems and protocol validation across enterprise-grade platforms including ASR9K and NCS5500. Currently pursuing an M.Tech in Communication & Networks at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, with research focused on Federated Learning, distributed AI systems, and scalable communication architectures. Experienced in developing high-performance systems using C++, Python, Go, Linux, and gRPC. At Cisco, worked on networking technologies including GRE, IS-IS, OSPF, and Layer 2 protocols, while building automation frameworks, improving verification coverage, and supporting large-scale testbed environments. Contributed to debugging automation, traffic validation, and performance optimization using tools such as Ixia and Spirent. Passionate about building fault-tolerant distributed systems, scalable backend infrastructure, and AI-driven networking solutions. Interested in Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Networking, Backend Infrastructure, and AI/ML Systems Engineering.

Experience

1 yr

Total Experience

1 yr

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Cisco

Software Engineer

Nov 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr · India · Hybrid

Collaborated with the Sanity team to efficiently manage testbeds and provide robust support to developers.
Proficiently engaged in projects focused on GRE, IS-IS, OSPF, and other L2 networking protocols, demonstrating expertise in these critical areas.
Facilitated faster customer shipments by increasing feature verification coverage of Layer 2 Technologies within the OSI Model.
Automated network operations using Python, with a focus on debugging and managing PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) servers, ensuring seamless connectivity.
Verified network traffic across various Cisco platforms, including ASR9K and NCS5500, utilizing Ixia and Spirent testing tools for performance and protocol validation.
Exposure to Python, PXE, Ixia, Spirent (Traffic Generators), and L2 protocols such as GRE and IS-IS.
Modified and enhanced the front end of install dashboards using React.js, improving user experience and functionality.
Skills:
Programming & Scripting: Python, JavaScript, ReactJS, PXE, Scripting.
Networking & Protocols: L2/L3 Protocols, TCP/IP, IP Routing, VXLAN, ARP, EIGRP, Multicast, Cisco Networking, CCNA.
Test Automation & Tools: Ixia, Spirent, Test Planning, Test Execution, Automation, Jenkins, CI/CD.
Development & Agile: Root Cause Analysis, Troubleshooting, Version Control, Agile Methodologies, Code Review, Quality Assurance.
Platforms & Methodologies: Network Monitoring, Acceptance Testing, Load Balancing, Concurrent Programming.