Mahesh Kumar
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Automation Engineer with extensive experience at Arista AVD, specializing in L2/L3 networking protocols and Python automation. Proven track record in enhancing test frameworks and streamlining CI/CD processes, resulting in accelerated deployment cycles. Adept at leading teams and delivering high-quality solutions that drive operational efficiency and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
Neurealm
Pune
11.2023 - Current
- Integrated automated test execution into the development pipeline, streamlining validation processes for advanced AVD feature deployments, and accelerating feedback cycles across multiple design configurations.
- Refined automated deployment workflows for Arista AVD environments to support rapid iteration on network configurations, and ensure continuous alignment with evolving design and protocol standards.
- Automated test cases in ANTA framework, enhancing execution speed, reporting accuracy, and flow testing efficiency.
- Developed AVD framework accommodating various design and protocol configurations, feature requests, and bug validations.
- Implemented validation features for AutoVpn and WAN designs, improving reliability and performance.
- Hands-on experience with L2 and L3 protocols, including STP, MLAG, LACP, LLDP, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and EVPN.
- Hands-on experience with TCP/UDP and management protocols such as NTP, DHCP, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS, SCP, SFTP, HTTP, and SSH.
Technical Lead
Neurealm
Pune
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Connected with customers to gather test case requirements for improved clarity.
- Leading the team of 15 or more engineers to clarify doubts on test case understanding, manual configuration, testing, and automation.
- Reviewed all test cases' code to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
- Developed test framework to enhance reporting and execution capabilities.
- Extensive experience with L2 and L3 protocols, such as STP, MLAG, LACP, LLDP, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and EVPN.
- Hands-on experience with TCP/UDP and management protocols such as NTP, DHCP, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS, SCP, SFTP, HTTP, and SSH.
- Engineered automated solutions for L2 and L3 network protocol validation, streamlining complex test flows for protocols such as BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and EVPN, to elevate operational efficiency across project deliverables.
- Refined automation pipelines for regression and feature validation of L2/L3 protocols, leveraging continuous integration practices to accelerate delivery cycles, and improve reliability for core network infrastructure projects.
Software Engineer
Infinera
Gurgaon
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Executed zero touch commissioning for network elements using python scripts.
- Changes on multiple network devices through python script.
- Conducted quality assurance testing to ensure software functionality., Automated customer bug fixes by developing python scripts.
- Performing Rest API testing.
- Contributed to functional testing of components to ensure reliability and performance.
- Resolving issue on NMS/EMS/OSS and DCN.
Incident Manager
Vodafone Idea
Pune
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed NMS-OSS integration activities to streamline operations.
- Collected inventory reports of various formats from vendor servers and created an inventory database to automate ticket generation for network events.
- Conducted Rest API testing to validate software application functionality and performance.
TAC Engineer
Infinera
Pune
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Executed zero touch commissioning for network elements using Python script.
- Implemented changes across multiple network devices via Python script.
- Conducted quality assurance testing for customer-reported bugs to enhance software reliability.
- Performing REST API testing.
- Contributed to functional testing of components, enhancing overall software quality.
- Resolving issues on NMS, EMS, OSS, and DCN.
Software Engineer
Huawei Technology Ind Pvt Ltd
Pune
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Engineered automation scripts using Python to expedite routine network monitoring tasks, elevating service reliability, and streamlining operational workflows for NMS-based applications supporting Vodafone Idea and TCL customers.
- Executed customer bug fixes and developed Python scripts for automation, took ownership of NMS operations, and supported engineers during emergencies in live network.
- Collect critical issues in EMS/NMS during post-sales support, identify solutions to issues, and provide feedback on the solutions to resolve them in future version releases.
- Administered complex NMS application deployments and conducted thorough post-implementation support for Vodafone Idea and TCL environments, ensuring high service availability and compliance with stringent technical requirements.
- Resolved issues on NMS, EMS, OSS, DCN to maintain system integrity.
- Installed, supported, and maintained computer systems, servers, storage, and networks.
- Implemented server security hardening measures to protect against vulnerabilities., and clear all unsecured points.
- Scheduled maintenance to prevent server downtime and enhance server security.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Electronics And communication
MLV Textile and Engineering College
Bhilwara, Raj01.2016
Skills
- Python
- RUST
- AVD
- ANTA
- Networking (L2 & L3)
- TCP/UDP
- STP, MLAG, LACP, LLDP, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, NTP, DHCP, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS, SCP, SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH
- Linux
- CI/CD
- GIT
- AWS
- pytest
- Robot
- Selenium
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- SDH
- WDM
- OTN
- Ansible
- GenAI
Certification
- AWS Solution Architect, 01/01/19
- CCNA, 01/01/17
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
Neurealm
11.2023 - Current
Technical Lead
Neurealm
12.2021 - 10.2023
Software Engineer
Infinera
04.2020 - 12.2021
Incident Manager
Vodafone Idea
11.2019 - 04.2020
TAC Engineer
Infinera
04.2018 - 10.2019
Software Engineer
Huawei Technology Ind Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor Of Engineering - Electronics And communication
MLV Textile and Engineering College