Kriti Kumari

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

8+ years in network automation and security testing.
Expert in building full-stack platforms for performance analytics.
Proven track record in cloud deployments across major providers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Networking and Cloud Automation Specialist with extensive experience in performance testing and security.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network AutomationPerformance TestingCloud DevelopmentQuality AssuranceNetwork SecurityWeb Development

Other Skills

AAAAWSAmazon EC2Amazon S3Amazon Web Services (AWS)AutomationAutomation TestingAzureBorder Gateway Protocol (BGP)C++Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)Cisco ASACisco Firewall SecurityCisco RoutersCisco Systems Products

About

Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in network automation, firewall and security testing, and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Skilled in Python/Flask, Spirent test orchestration, Cisco switch provisioning, and building full-stack platforms for performance analytics. Experienced in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), multicast, VLAN, L2/L3, and VPN/IPSEC, delivering reliable and scalable network testing solutions.

Experience

9 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr

Current Experience

Cisco

Senior Software Development Engineer Test

Jun 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Headline:
Building full-stack automation and analytics frameworks for network performance testing, combining Python, Flask, Spirent orchestration, and deep networking expertise.
Description:
Designing and automating end-to-end network performance test frameworks for Cisco’s Nexus platforms, leveraging the Spirent TestCenter Automation API to replace manual workflows and enable scalable, repeatable testing.
Developed a full-stack platform using Flask, Python, PostgreSQL, and HTML/CSS/JS, integrating Cisco switch provisioning (Netmiko) and Spirent REST-based orchestration for throughput, multicast, and RFC 2544 test modules. The platform provides a secure web interface for configuration, execution, and results visualization, featuring role-based access control (RBAC), structured logging, and environment-driven configuration.
Working with network engineering teams to test and validate routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, Multicast, VLAN, L2/L3) ensuring protocol stability, accurate traffic generation, and reliable data collection for high-performance benchmarking.
Key Achievements:
Automated Spirent throughput and multicast test setups end-to-end, reducing manual setup time by ~50–60%.
Built a responsive Flask frontend (Jinja2 + CSS/JS) for secure login, interactive dashboards, and test analytics.
Integrated Netmiko-based switch provisioning (interfaces, MTU, speed, IPs).
Developed multi-database exploration tools (PostgreSQL + SQLite) for structured test reports.
Standardized automation logging and environment-based configuration to improve reliability and reproducibility.
Core Technologies:
Python, Flask, Jinja2, HTML/CSS/JS, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Netmiko, Spirent REST API (stcrestclient), Flask-Login
Skills:
Network Automation · OSPF · BGP · Multicast · VLAN · L2/L3 Protocols · Routing Protocols · Cisco Nexus Platforms · Performance Testing · Flask · Jinja2 · HTML · CSS · JavaScript · Netmiko · DevOps

PythonFlaskJinja2HTML/CSS/JSSQLAlchemyPostgreSQL+5

Hewlett packard enterprise

Cloud Developer III

Sep 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Designing and developing cloud-native automation solutions for the HPE Aruba Cloud platform, with a focus on network infrastructure components such as Aruba Controllers, Gateways, and Switches. Building Python-based automation frameworks and enhancing UI-driven workflows to validate cloud features, ensure system scalability, and maintain robust network performance. Collaborating across QA and development teams to accelerate cloud deployment pipelines and improve platform reliability.

PythonCloud ComputingAutomationNetwork InfrastructureCloud Development

Cisco

2 roles

Software QA Engineer

Promoted

Jun 2019 – Aug 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Designing and implementing automation test pipelines using Python, integrated into CI/CD workflows with Jenkins, leveraging pyATS as the primary testing framework.
Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms, including Azure Firewall, auto-scaling deployments using ARM templates, and foundational AWS services such as EC2, S3, and VPC.
Working extensively on Cisco security products, including Cisco Firepower™ Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), and Cisco IPS, focusing on automation testing across multiple OSI layers (L2–L4).
Actively contributing to system testing, feature validation, and performance testing to enhance the overall quality and reliability of Cisco’s security product portfolio.

PythonJenkinsAzureAWSAutomation TestingQuality Assurance

Software Engineer II

Jul 2017 – May 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

Worked on VPN technology projects in the Security domain at Cisco Systems, focusing on testing and automation of various secure communication protocols and platforms.
Protocols: IKEv1, IKEv2, IPSEC, NHRP, AAA, ESP, GRE, AH, RADIUS, OSPF, EIGRP, Telnet, TCP/IP, UDP
Technologies: DMVPN, FlexVPN, GETVPN
Hardware Platforms: Cisco Routers (ASR 1004, ASR 1006, Overlord, ISR 4K series, ISRG3, ISRG2, CSR), Cisco Switch 3850
Worked on triggering AAA authorization for Cisco AnyConnect VPN using FlexVPN client-server model
Developed scenarios to trigger AAA authorization using SVTI (Static Virtual Template Interface) and IKEv2 without a VPN client
Integrated Cisco Umbrella with ASR1K routers for DNS-based security; configured ASR1K as a DNS forwarder that intercepts DNS traffic, forwards queries to Umbrella cloud, and enforces FQDN-based policies
Responsibilities:
Analyzed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), Functional Specifications, and System Requirements to scope test efforts
Created Feature Test Plans based on functional and system requirements
Executed manual feature testing by simulating real-world deployment scenarios and logged defects accordingly
Automated test cases using Tcl/Python scripts within a Spirent-based Automated Test System
Performed code coverage analysis, developed test cases for uncovered code paths, and frequently achieved 100% code coverage
Supported regression teams in integrating automation scripts into continuous test environments
Gained insights into customer deployment scenarios and applied them in testing to enhance real-world reliability and product quality

VPN TechnologyIPSECIKEv1IKEv2Cisco RoutersNetwork Security

Tech mahindra

Web Developer

May 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Web Developer – E-commerce Project
Designed, implemented, and maintained custom web content modules based on client requirements
Collaborated closely with UI developers, testers, and design teams to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end
Developed and standardized frontend/backend templates for consistent and scalable web architecture
Conducted client discussions to gather requirements and provided recommendations for upgrades and enhancements to existing web systems
Built and improved user interfaces to enhance data sharing and overall usability
Integrated front-end components with backend systems using PHPMyAdmin, XAMPP, and Magento CMS
Technical Skills & Tools
Technologies & Tools: Magento, PHPMyAdmin, XAMPP, GitHub
Languages: PHP, SQL, C, C++
CMS Experience: Hands-on with Magento CMS and content integration
Development Approaches: Object-Oriented Programming, basic design patterns and web architecture
Testing: Performed manual testing for UI functionality and backend data flow
Soft Skills: Strong communication, quick learner, team-oriented, and detail-driven