Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Hamsa Nandhini Prabakaran

Staff Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven Testing and Quality Engineer with over 12 years of experience in enhancing quality and efficiency through the creation, editing, and implementation of comprehensive test instructions. Proven track record in leveraging expertise across diverse testing procedures to drive process improvements and ensure optimal product performance. Adept at identifying areas for enhancement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within teams. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that align with organizational goals and customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Maxlinear Technologies Pvt. Ltd
11.2021 - Current
  • Led the Wi-Fi Performance Team (2 years) and the Ethernet Switch QA Team (1 year), managing up to 10 engineers and delivering high-quality releases across multiple product lines.
  • Transitioned teams to Agile development, improving responsiveness and delivery timelines.
  • Defined customized test environments and test cases for complex system integrations across platforms.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive test plans, scripts, and defect-tracking documentation.
  • Mentored junior engineers, promoting best practices, and technical growth.
  • Optimized regression testing by refining methodologies and analyzing failure trends.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve issues quickly, improving product stability.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Broadcom Limited
07.2013 - 11.2021
  • Improved driver reliability by executing weekly stress, throughput, and security tests for Hybrid MIMO Driver across Windows and Linux; identified and resolved key performance issues in congested environments.
  • Enhanced power efficiency and throughput for the Dongle DHD Driver by developing targeted test cases and analyzing HT capabilities under stress conditions.
  • Strengthened macOS wireless performance for the 11AX module by validating WPA3, SU/MU-MIMO throughput, and AWDL/SDB features in varied network scenarios.
  • Boosted connectivity robustness for MAC-IOT by testing AP interoperability across RSSI levels, and assessing Bluetooth's impact on performance.
  • Accelerated deployment of secure networks for MAC-IOT: Controller-Based AP Configuration by automating ARUBA controller setup using TCL, and validating extended security features.
  • Enabled reliable mesh networking for MAC-IOT – Mesh AP configuration by configuring and testing APs under diverse ranging conditions.
  • Improved coexistence testing accuracy for IOT-Coex by validating AP interoperability with multiple Bluetooth firmware versions across RSSI ranges.
  • Streamlined AP configuration workflows for AP automation by implementing Selenium-based automation for multi-security setups.
  • Delivered dual-band packet capture capability for Dual-Band AP Sniffer by building and validating a sniffer that simultaneously monitors 2G and 5G channels.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering

K.L.N College of Engineering
Madurai, India
05-2013

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Responsive to changing environments
  • Quality assurance through manual testing

    Proficient in agile practices

    Designing effective test cases

Accomplishments

  • "Best Volunteer" of 2016 & 2019 for PROJECT LOTUS Under Broadcom India Pvt.Ltd, Voted by Organization Members for volunteering.
  • Awarded as Best Outgoing Student in my School (2005).
  • Student Ambassador of KLNCE for the events Kurukshetra’13 and Waves’13(2013)

References

Available upon request

Disclaimer

All the above given information are true to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Staff Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Maxlinear Technologies Pvt. Ltd
11.2021 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Broadcom Limited
07.2013 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering

K.L.N College of Engineering
Hamsa Nandhini PrabakaranStaff Systems Integration and Test Engineer