Manikandan Gunaseelan

Software Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States2 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Architected testing frameworks reducing run times by 77%
Developed telemetry APIs for real-time network monitoring
Authored pygnoi, enhancing RPC integration for automation

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking and Software Development specialist with a focus on automation and AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network AutomationPython (programming Language)GnoiGrpcFlaskJavascript

Other Skills

Distributed SystemsAgentic AI DevelopmentTelemetryObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Web DevelopmentPyTorchNatural Language Processing (NLP)RedisMinION Object Storage SuiteNeural NetworksSQLIOS-XRLinuxTest Automation FrameworksBootstrap

About

I am currently pursuing my MS in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, with a focus on Building AI Agents, Distributed Systems, and Deep Learning. Previously, I spent three years at Cisco Systems as a Software Engineer, where I specialized in network automation for IOS-XR routers. During my time there, I realized that effective engineering isn't just about writing code - it's about architecture and efficiency. I architected testing frameworks that reduced run times and resolved critical synchronization issues for high-value clients. My interest has since shifted from traditional automation to Agentic AI. I am deeply interested in how Large Language Models can be integrated into software engineering workflows to create autonomous agents that assist human developers. My goal is to build robust, scalable systems where human intent meets AI execution.

Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Cisco

3 roles

Software Engineer II

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru

Architected and deployed Combinatorial Interaction Testing for networking protocols, reducing test run times by 77% and increasing pre-release bug detection by 31%
Resolved a critical gNMI Telemetry synchronization issue for a high-value client (Google), securing business continuity for a $10M+ account
Developed Python-based telemetry APIs for multi-collector operations, enabling high-throughput data ingestion and integrated Matplotlib visualizations for real-time network health monitoring

Python (Programming Language)Network Automation

Software Engineer I

Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru

Authored and maintained pygnoi, a Pythonic interface for gNOI services adopted by internal network automation teams to simplify RPC integration across global frameworks
Led technical training sessions on Object-Oriented Design and Time Complexity for a team of 40+, establishing standardized Python coding practices and improving overall codebase maintainability

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