Pamula Venkatamurthy
Senior Devops Engineer
Hyderabad
Summary
Seasoned DevOps engineer with 10 years of rich experience, spanning multiple roles and projects in semiconductor/telecom industry. Responsible for Integration and delivery for Modem sub-system with ownership spanning multiple software modules in the modem sub-system.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior DevOps Engineer/Senior Technical Program Manager
SEMICORELABS PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2025 - Current
- Optimized cloud resource usage by analyzing cost metrics and making recommendations for more efficient configurations.
- Increased system reliability, minimizing downtime and service disruptions through proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Improved release management processes by introducing version control systems such as Git for tracking changes throughout the software lifecycle.
- Reduced deployment times with the introduction of CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects.
- Streamlined infrastructure management through automation using industry-leading tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Championed a DevOps culture within the organization that emphasized collaboration between development, operations, and QA teams for seamless software delivery.
- Integrated security into cloud architecture solutions to prevent bugging.
- Developed custom scripts using Python or Bash languages to automate repetitive tasks or integrate disparate systems effectively streamlining workflows across departments.
- Incorporated automated testing procedures into the development process to ensure code quality before deployments were executed.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Staff Engineer
Zentreelabs
10.2022 - Current
- Actively utilized Git for version control, enabling seamless collaboration among development teams working on Modem/LTE software stack enhancements and bug fixes
- Implemented Jenkins pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment procedures for driver updates, significantly reducing time-to-market and boosting team productivity
- Employed Docker for containerization of testing environments, ensuring consistency and reliability in testing procedures
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of continuous integration and delivery for rapidly changing software builds, resulting in rapid and reliable deployment of driver enhancements
- Overall, contributed to streamlining modem driver development workflows, improving testing scalability, software reliability, and fostering continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Qualcomm
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Implemented and managed software configuration management processes and tools for modem software projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Developed and executed configuration management plans tailored to the unique needs of all modem sub-systems viz CDMA, LTE, WCDMA, NRSG, GSM, MMCP
- Administered and maintained version control systems (Perforce, Git, Package Warehouse), for modem software, including repository structure, branching strategies, and access controls
- Responsible for integration and performance testing of modem sub-systems, and working closely with stability team to top notch software quality before being delivered to customers
- Collaborated closely with other modem teams viz
- Software development, testing, and integration to establish and optimize continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for modem software
- Created release plans, managed release branches for the modem sub-system software, coordinated with cross-functional teams to address dependencies, and ensured smooth deployments of modem software
- Participated in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) to align software configuration management activities with modem software project goals and timelines
- Created comprehensive SCM documentation for software configuration management, including configuration management plans, release notes, and standard operating procedures
Senior Software Engineer
Qualcomm
12.2015 - 11.2020
- Responsible for E2E integration and verification of LTE sub-system
- Responsible for testing Hand-Off, Carrier Aggregation, Interoperability and myriad other test cases using the test base stations
- Proven hands on experience working with Test Base Station Hardware for sub-system sanity using tools viz CMW, KeySight etc
- Complete ownership of test configuration for different functional and performance tests
- Also responsible for modem and LTE configurations under version control
- Actively engaged with multiple customers to provide and maintain customized build flavors
- Tirelessly worked towards ensuring highest quality of code by running static analysis tools (KlockWork) to find and fix coding errors reported by the tools
- Delegated the same to sub-system engineers for high-impact issues and follow-up with thorough testing of the same
- Actively worked with developers to ensure issue are promptly fixed by triaging issues, raising bugs, setting priorities, and closely working with the developer team for resolutions
- Reliably ensured proprietary code does not end up on final builds by ensuring through scan of code is done
- Also responsible for configurations that package the necessary headers and libraries in the final LTE builds
- Contributed to the success of many new features through involvement in the Proof-of-Concept exercises by validating the functionality and feasibility of features
- Worked closely later with the developers to come up with the right test cases during the commercialization phase of the same
- Worked on novel features such as High-Speed Train Hoff, Thermal mitigation, that are now being used by millions of smartphone users
Education
Master of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
University College of Engineering, Osmania University
Skills
LTE/Modem Testing
Test base station hardware
Software integration
Field and lab testing
Bug triage and isolation
Test case management
Feature validation
Performance validation
Functionality validation
Fault injection testing
SCRUM Master
CI/CD pipeline management
Package Warehouse
Jenkins
C
Python
MAKE
SCONS
Perforce
KlockWork
Career Achievements
- Qualcomm award of Excellence for multiple projects: Huawei 8939, 8916, G760S-CL, Samsung Tab, V23 5G.
- Achieved 5TH Rank in Osmania University conducted M. Tech Entrance Exam.
- Selected to work for IIIT Allahabad for INDO-RUSSIAN (DST-RFBR) project as Research Associate.
- Selected to work for IIM Bangalore as an Academic Intern.
- Qualified in GATE 2008 - Computer Science Stream (All India Rank-3322).
- Completed the course 'Game theory and Mechanism Design' from IISc Bangalore.
Programming Skills
C, Python, Python, MAKE, SCONS, Perforce, Package Warehouse, KlockWork (Static Analysis Tool), CrashScope, Git Version Control, Jenkins, Windows, Linux
Technical Skills - Lte Modem Testing
- Hands on experience using the test base station hardware.
- Integration of new software binaries into the build. Responsible for field and lab tests to triage and isolate bugs.
- Add/Review/Modify test cases for Feature, Performance, Functionality validation by closely working with development teams.
- Worked on creating new fault injections test cases to ensure highest level of software quality and improved code coverage.
- SCRUM Master for multiple customer projects (Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Oppo...etc), ensure timely delivery of stable builds through prompt closure of bugs.
- Complete ownership of CI/CD pipeline of LTE, Modem sub-systems to ensure smooth delivery to customers using tools such as Package Warehouse, Jenkins and other internal configuration management tools.
Certification
Game theory Mechanism IISC Banaglore
Timeline
Senior DevOps Engineer/Senior Technical Program Manager
SEMICORELABS PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2025 - Current
EDM International Conference
07-2023
Staff Engineer
Zentreelabs
10.2022 - Current
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Qualcomm
11.2020 - 07.2022
Game theory Mechanism IISC Banaglore
07-2017
Senior Software Engineer
Qualcomm
12.2015 - 11.2020
Master of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
University College of Engineering, Osmania University