NEHA PRADEEP

Software Engineer

San Jose, California, United States4 yrs 4 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Led development of innovative network solutions at Cisco.
Developed a real-time network topology visualizer.
Implemented QUIC support, enhancing customer network recognition.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking and Software Development expert with a focus on innovative solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

NetworkingSoftware Defined NetworkingAgile DevelopmentSoftware Development

Other Skills

Azure hardwareDPUs3D printingLaser cuttingTransmission Control Protocol (TCP)Domain Name System (DNS)cStor SVLANBPFMCPVirtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN)Wireless NetworkingOSPFDebuggingTroubleshooting

About

I am a software developer in Microsoft Azure Hardware Team working on custom Data Processing Units (DPUs). My interests lie in exploring how network design and architectural principles can drive innovation in technology.

Experience

4 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr

Average Tenure

1 mo

Current Experience

Microsoft

Software Engineer II

May 2026 – Present · 1 mo · California, United States · On-site

Azure hardware, DPUs

Azure hardwareDPUsNetworkingSoftware Defined Networking

University of california, davis

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sep 2025 – Mar 2026 · 6 mos

Makerspace Lab TA - 3D printing and Laser cutting

3D printingLaser cutting

Cpacket

Software Engineering Intern

Jun 2025 – Sep 2025 · 3 mos · Milpitas, California, United States · On-site

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)Domain Name System (DNS)cStor SVLANBPFMCP+2

University of california, davis

2 roles

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 5 mos

Makerspace Lab TA

3D Printing

Engineering reviewer

Jan 2025 – Mar 2025 · 2 mos

Review and provide feedback for NSF approved Poster Proposals

Cisco

Software Engineer II

May 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs

Led the Unified Programmable Plane development, implementing OpenConfig Telemetry for OSPF. Automated gnmi and netconf testing for seamless protocol integration, enhancing Yang coverage to 99%
Automated and executed test cases for OSPF Loopback multi-area adjacency support, identifying and resolving base code defects to enhance protocol stability, reliability, and functionality.
Developed a Python and Flask-based Visualizer for real-time network topology using the Link State Database. Reduced developer effort by 60% and used across teams.
Analyzed and documented over 20 complex customer cases including database crashes, resulting in the development of a comprehensive knowledge base.
Cisco Patent on detecting private 5G in areas with both Wi-Fi and P5G. Introduced methods using BLE beacons from Wi-Fi access points, BLE tags, and IPv6 router advertisements.

Wireless NetworkingOSPFDebuggingNetworkingTroubleshootingAgile Development+8

Sandvine

3 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2022 – May 2022 · 1 mo

▪ Implemented support for QUIC-IETF (GQUIC) transport parameters in LTIP and DRDL (Sandvine DPI products), resulting in an 8% improvement in customer network recognition.
▪ Sigdev portal: Enhanced the tool to recognize QuicIetf and Ipv6 traffic. Handles testing and maintenance of this organizational dashboard used by over 300 people. This tool is used across teams including customers, increasing developer productivity by 45%.
▪ Developed a solution to detect pirated movie and TV show downloads on Telegram, showcasing innovation and technical expertise in addressing digital piracy challenges.
▪ Received the “Probe Radar” title at Sandvine for outstanding performance in maintaining and analyzing customer network traffic.
▪ Mentored and supervised interns, guiding projects, career development, and technical skills.

Agile DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesL2/L3 protocols

Software Engineer 2

Feb 2021 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Agile Methodologies

Software Engineer

Aug 2020 – Jan 2021 · 5 mos

▪ Classified TCP and UDP-based network protocols, including SSL v3, STUN, QUIC-IETF , HTTP , and TLS, and mapped them to corresponding applications, significantly enhancing customer traffic recognition and improving network performance and visibility.

Agile MethodologiesDeep Packet Inspection