Aishwarya Sankar
Automation Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Automation Engineer / SDET with a strong background in automation, software development, and DevOps practices. Demonstrated expertise in Java, scripting, and Agile methodologies to drive innovation and efficiency across SaaS applications and network management systems. Proven success in increasing automation coverage, building CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing processes to boost product quality and throughput. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting technical knowledge-sharing sessions, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. Actively seeking opportunities as an Automation Engineer or SDET to apply technical strengths in building scalable, reliable, and testable software solutions while fostering collaboration between development and QA teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Member of Technical Staff
Zoho
09.2024 - Current
- Successfully implemented end-to-end automation for a SaaS application managing files and data using Zoho’s in-house tool, QEngine.
- Increased server-side automation coverage from 20% to 80% by developing a robust new framework.
- Conducted product team demos to showcase automation capabilities and promote cross-functional engagement.
- Actively contributing to UI automation using Deluge script (Zoho's scripting language, similar to JavaScript).
- Proactively developed a proof of concept for a CI/CD pipeline to automate the build process, application testing, and deployment using Jenkins.
- Leading the enhancement of the CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, Docker, and proprietary tools for build and deployment automation.
- Trained team members on automation tools and processes, fostering collaboration between development and QA teams.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation outlining CI/CD processes and best practices, enabling smoother onboarding and consistent implementation.
- Adoption of the CI/CD pipeline led to nearly 50% improvement in throughput by reducing manual efforts and enhanced product quality through earlier detection of bugs.
Technical Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Built upon my expertise in development and improve quality of services with Automation Coverage
- Provided remote support to clients for issues/bugs faced
- Guided new joinees for rampup to their new role
Technical Lead
Nokia Solutions And Networks India Private Limited
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Owned development of blueprints for configuring ION devices in the network.
- Developed microservice for performance monitoring of devices.
- Developed Restful APIs for retrieving device data.
- Imparted technical and product knowledge training to freshers.
- Participated in the design of R&D applications for the organization.
- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders and project teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Conducted demos of the working product for a wide range of audiences.
- Coordinated with Lead in resource allocation, time management and development strategy
- Led and coordinated the team for automation of features.
- Debugged and fixed bugs.
- Working in a DevOps, Agile SDLC environment using CI/CD with tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Senior Engineer
Nokia Solutions And Net India Private Limited
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Automated Testing involving network device configuration , upgrade of software in both Network management Software and device software. Tech Stack: Robot Framework, Java
- Assessed, adapted and automated network equipment simulator software to enable control from network management software Tech stack: Shell Script and Docker
- Created, Revised, modularised and optimised script to improve readability, reduce failure and enable analysis with relevant collection of logs to analyse failure. Tech Stack: shell script
- Team player involved in configuring FWA Devices, creating relevant use cases and testing end to end configurations including traffic flow testing
Intern
Nokia Solutions And Networks India Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Independently designed, adapted, and integrated Device simulator Software to suit team's requirements.
- Reduced operational costs by dockerizing the solution.
Education
Master of Enginnering - Computer Science
College Of Engineering, Guindy
Chennai05-2017
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
St. Josephs College of Engineering
05-2014
Skills
Automation
undefinedTechnical Skills
Java
Restful API
Docker
Kubernetes
Javascript
Deluge
Git
Jenkins
Accomplishments
- Awarded for contributing to a high-impact SDAN product, recognised for rapid time-to-market and strong quality, which played a key role in securing a major customer deal.
- Won "Best Implementation Award" in a one-day code implementation competition (FedEx) for developing a tool to automatically debug network equipment connection failures.
- Received "Persistence Excellence Award" for successfully integrating a research product from another BU's with own BU's application.
- Awarded "Everyday Excellence Dedicated Employee Award" for providing continued support to the old team after switching to a new team.
- Received Fee Waiver Scholarship for ranking 4th in the department during Bachelor of Engineering.
Timeline
Member of Technical Staff
Zoho
09.2024 - Current
Technical Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited
07.2023 - 08.2024
Technical Lead
Nokia Solutions And Networks India Private Limited
07.2017 - 07.2023
Senior Engineer
Nokia Solutions And Net India Private Limited
06.2017 - 06.2020
Intern
Nokia Solutions And Networks India Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Enginnering - Computer Science
College Of Engineering, Guindy
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Information Technology
St. Josephs College of Engineering
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