HONEY DAS

Key Achievements:

• Built and led high-performing engineering teams across multiple domains, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Successfully delivered 30+ product releases, significantly improving product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful product launches.
• Pioneered the deployment of Modular Big-IP on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Spearheaded the release of 50+ cloud marketplace offerings, addressing 50+ critical security vulnerabilities.
• Substantially improved test suite reliability (99% stabilization) and automation efficiency (5X increase).
• Achieved 100% automation coverage for API and UI testing along with scheduled Gitlab pipeline runs
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by improving service request ratings from 60 to 85.
• Achieved significant cost savings by reducing Azure cloud expenses by 80%.
• Dramatically reduced the number of product regressions by a factor of 10.
• Implemented effective project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities Include:

Product Development and Delivery:

• Drive development of core Big-IP components, including the control plane, REST API, and user interface.
• Lead the development and release of Big-IP images for various cloud and virtualisation platforms.
• Ensure the quality and performance of Big-IP products through rigorous solution testing, validation and automation.

Technical Leadership and Innovation:

• Lead the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to improve product quality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

• Implement robust testing strategies to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Drive automation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce testing time.
• Collaborate with the support team to address customer issues and improve product stability.

Strategic Planning and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with product management to strategise product development and testing in accordance with customer needs and to enhance user experience.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including product management, engineering leads, and support, to ensure seamless product delivery.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for hiring, onboarding, and growing engineers to foster a high-performing engineering organization.

Key Achievements:

• Led critical PoCs and represented F5 India at NGINX Conf 2019.
• Developed deep understanding of NGINX products and technologies (Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, NGINX Plus, API Gateway).
• Designed and implemented automation frameworks using Python and Gitlab, significantly improving testing efficiency.
• Resolved complex technical issues and provided effective solutions.
• Led and mentored teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Created detailed documentation and conducted training sessions to enhance team knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Functional Testing: Conducted comprehensive functional testing of NGINX Controller and Plus, including longevity and resilience testing.
• Infrastructure Testing: Performed hardware testing for Big-IP, SFP testing, and set up AWS and Vsphere environments for NFR and infrastructure testing.
• Test Automation: Designed and executed test automation scripts using Python to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Test Planning and Execution: Developed detailed test plans, test cases, and executed tests to identify and resolve defects.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and knowledge sharing.
• Agile Methodology: Followed Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to manage projects effectively.

Key Achievements:

• Promoted twice within 3.5 years, reflecting strong performance and leadership skills.
• Received 7 monetary performance awards directly from the client, highlighting exceptional contributions.
• Demonstrated deep technical knowledge in software testing, automation, and infrastructure management.
• Led and mentored team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Successfully resolved complex technical issues and introduced innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Functional and Non-Functional Testing: Conducted comprehensive testing of software adapters for Hitachi Data Systems Converged and HyperConverged Infrastructure, including REST API and web server testing.
• Test Automation: Developed and executed automated test scripts using Python and PowerShell to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Infrastructure Management: Managed and maintained complex IT infrastructure, including hardware, virtualization, and cloud environments.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Created and maintained detailed documentation, including test plans, test cases, and user guides.
• Customer Support: Provided technical support to customers and partners, resolving issues and addressing inquiries.
• Collaboration and Communication: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and knowledge sharing.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively sought opportunities to improve processes, tools, and methodologies.

Key Achievements:

• Received the Best Performer Award, highlighting exceptional contributions to the team.
• Gained deep knowledge of Data ONTAP 7G and GX clusters, including WAFL, Snapmirror, Quota, and other features.
• Developed automation scripts in Perl/Shell using the NATE framework to improve testing efficiency.
• Resolved complex technical issues and provided effective solutions.
• Conducted training sessions for new joiners and created valuable documentation.
• Spearheaded a week-long SNIA certification drive, demonstrating strong leadership and initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Functional Testing: Performed manual and automated testing of diverse test cases for Data ONTAP's WAFL in the UNIX environment.
• Test Automation: Developed and executed automated test scripts using Perl/Shell.
• Bug Tracking and Reporting: Used BURT to track, verify, and report bugs.
• Environment Setup and Management: Set up and managed NetApp's Data ONTAP 7G and GX clusters.
• Log Analysis: Analyzed logs using Perforce and Coregdb to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Collaborated with team members and shared knowledge through training sessions and documentation.
• Customer Interaction: Interacted with customers to clarify issues and provide support.

• Developed comprehensive course curriculum by aligning with university standards.
• Lectured on Basic Electronics for better student understanding.
• Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
• Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.