NITESH VASHISHT
Noida
Summary
Directed technical initiatives as a lead with over 13 years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in data protection software quality engineering and test automation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Lead
Thales India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - Current
- Leading Quality Engineering activities for enterprise-grade Data Security and Payment Security products responsible for protecting highly sensitive customer information including credit card data.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Lead Quality Assurance initiatives for cybersecurity and encryption products.
- Manage planning, task allocation, execution tracking, and delivery of testing activities.
- Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams and drive continuous process improvements.
- Develop automation frameworks and test utilities using Python.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis in C-based applications.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams for feature validation and release readiness.
- Ensure compliance with security, reliability, and quality standards.
- Mentor team members and drive engineering excellence.
- Technologies: Python, C, Linux, RHEL, Windows, Git, Agile, Scrum, SAFe
- Data Protection & Encryption Technologies
Senior Software Engineer
Ilabz Technology (TCS Onsite – NSE Project)
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Worked on National Stock Exchange (NSE) systems with responsibilities spanning debugging, troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality assurance.
- Key Contributions
- Debugged complex production issues using GDB and Valgrind.
- Performed defect analysis and implemented solutions in C applications.
- Supported quality and reliability improvements for trading systems.
- Technologies: C, GDB, Valgrind, Linux
Senior Software Engineer
Wavenet Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Developed and tested telecom software applications.
- Conducted packet-level analysis using Wireshark.
- Performed debugging and issue resolution for production environments.
- Technologies: C, Wireshark, GDB
Senior Software Engineer
Spice Digital Ltd.
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Monitored and supported live production systems.
- Performed system-level troubleshooting and incident management.
- Improved application stability through proactive issue identification.
- Technologies: C Programming, System Programming
Support Engineer
Asergis Telecom India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Supported IVR and telecom application deployments.
- Assisted customers in issue resolution and troubleshooting.
- Conducted testing and validation of telecom solutions.
Associate Consultant
Cibersites India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Worked on VoIP and Video Conferencing solutions.
- Testing and troubleshooting VoIP client applications.
- SIP protocol analysis and packet-level debugging.
- Assisted in product quality assurance activities.
- Technologies: C, SIP Protocol, Wireshark, GDB
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
M.M. Engineering College
Ambala, India01-2011
Diploma - Information Technology
State Board of Technical Education
Haryana, India01-2008
High School -
Haryana Board
Haryana, India01-2005
Skills
Technical Leadership & Team Management
Quality Assurance Strategy
Cyber Security & Data Protection
Test Automation (Python)
C Programming & System Debugging
Linux / RHEL Administration
Agile, Scrum & SAFe Methodologies
Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
Release Management & Quality Governance
Risk Assessment & Defect Prevention
Encryption & Cryptography Testing
Stakeholder Management
Quality Engineering with Lean Development
Debugging & Troubleshooting
Agile & Leadership
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Advanced Scrum Master
LANGUAGES
English – Professional Working Proficiency
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi – Native Proficiency
Upper intermediate (B2)
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong Technical Leadership
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Mentoring & Team Development
- Quality-First Engineering Mindset
- Customer-Focused Delivery
Timeline
Technical Lead
Thales India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Ilabz Technology (TCS Onsite – NSE Project)
11.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Wavenet Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 07.2017
Senior Software Engineer
Spice Digital Ltd.
11.2015 - 12.2016
Support Engineer
Asergis Telecom India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 10.2015
Associate Consultant
Cibersites India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
M.M. Engineering College
Diploma - Information Technology
State Board of Technical Education
High School -
Haryana Board