Bhalchandra Jadhav
Pune
Summary
Senior Technical Architect with over 22 years of expertise in C++ and Linux systems, specializing in telecom core networks and network security. Demonstrated success in designing high-availability systems and security-critical platforms for major telecom providers. Extensive hands-on experience with Unix/Linux internals, networking protocols, and embedded firmware, leading to significant improvements in system performance and efficiency. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver comprehensive IT solutions that meet global customer needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Architect
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
03.2024 - Current
- Technical architect for SonicWall Email Security product and Analytics Engine.
- Led enhancements for SonicWall Email Security.
- Re-architected flood-protection service, increasing uptime by restricting rogue tenants to 10% of infrastructure, significantly improving platform stability.
- Resolution of protocol incompatibility, mail spooling, and stoppage issues.
- Upgraded OpenSSL protocols to enhance security across systems.
- For SonicWall Analytics, designed and implemented a new data retention policy, simplifying configuration while meeting 100% customer compliance requirements.
- Improved testing efficiency by automating large-scale test data generation (100 GB → 1 TB/day).
- Helped management in Release planning, Mentoring team members, code reviews and updating KB articles.
Embedded Solutions Architect
BMEK Systems
Pune
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Architected and delivered custom embedded/IoT solutions across industrial, energy, and consumer domains.
- Defined system architecture, HLD/LLD, guiding teams in development, testing, and deployment to enhance project alignment.
- Mentored engineers on best practices, code quality, and embedded design patterns.
- Developed reusable libraries and coding templates, streamlining project workflows and improving code consistency.
- Engaged in hands-on involvement, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality solutions through active oversight.
Senior Technical Leader
BMEK Systems
Pune
01.2014 - 02.2019
- Led a team of 4 embedded engineers delivering safety-critical and consumer embedded systems.
- Intelligent remote Logger and controller
- The remote logger and controller is multithreaded firmware that collects data from multiple different devices having different interfaces and controls equipments and updates data on the AWS cloud within a fault tolerant architecture.
- A micro-webserver is also provided for reporting and interface updates.
- Aircraft Engine Control Bootloader:
- Designed external serial bootloader for Cortex-M MCU with FPGA interface, supporting high-temperature aviation environments.
- SmartCap Pill Box:
- NRF52-based device integrated with mobile apps for medication adherence tracking.
- Digital Signage Platform:
- End-to-end content publishing and display management system.
- DigiBand:
- Bluetooth-enabled fitness band with smartphone integration.
Principal Member of Technical Staff / Senior Software Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc. (Starent Networks)
Pune
05.2002 - 08.2010
- Designed and delivered carrier-grade telecom subsystems for Tier-1 operators including Vodafone, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, China Telecom.
- Owned end-to-end SDLC for charging, mediation, and billing systems.
- Architected Differentiated Billing Subsystems for 3G/4G networks, implementing E-GCDRs, EDRs, UDRs per 3GPP standards.
- Developed protocol analysis libraries for SMTP, POP3, MIME.
- Designed and implemented BCMCS (Broadcast/Multicast) subsystems at PDSN.
- Created debugging and testing tools to accelerate feature validation and issue resolution.
- Frequently resolved complex production issues during deployments under tight SLAs.
Senior Software Engineer
Hughes Software Systems (Hughes Network Systems)
India
04.2000 - 05.2002
- Developed Management Protocol Adapter (MPA) for ICO Satellite Telephony Network OMC.
- Designed and implemented GPRS-Gb protocol stack.
- Selected for system integration, testing, and commissioning in the USA.
- Built Stream Controller for Intelli-Quick Mediation Device System.
Software Engineer (Technical Officer)
Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL)
Hyderabad
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Developed enterprise modules for Hospital Management Systems and Automatic Message Switching Systems (AMSS).
- Improved system performance using optimized ODBC APIs.
- Delivered mission-critical communication modules.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad, Maharashtra01.1997
Skills
- C,C, Embedded c
- Assembly
- Linux/Unix internals, IPC,Sockets
- Multithreading
- Email Security, Network Security, Analytics
- TCP/IP,SMTP,POP3, RTP
- IPFIX
- MQTT, MODBUS,UART,SPI, I2C
- ARM Cortex-M0/M3/M4
- GDB,JTAG,WIRESHARK
- Jira
- Confluence
- Agile/Scrum
Accomplishments
- Best Programmer Award — Starent Networks India (2 consecutive quarters)
- 1st Rank — Computer Science, 10+2 Board Examination
Timeline
Senior Technical Architect
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
03.2024 - Current
Embedded Solutions Architect
BMEK Systems
03.2019 - 02.2024
Senior Technical Leader
BMEK Systems
01.2014 - 02.2019
Principal Member of Technical Staff / Senior Software Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc. (Starent Networks)
05.2002 - 08.2010
Senior Software Engineer
Hughes Software Systems (Hughes Network Systems)
04.2000 - 05.2002
Software Engineer (Technical Officer)
Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL)
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University