Radhakrishnan G
Software Engineering Manager (QA)
Bengaluru
Summary
Presently working as Software Engineering Manager (QA) with Juniper Networks, Security Business unit and validating NGFW features on Data center, Branch and Cloud SRX platforms.
Overall, 18+ yrs. of experience in Networking domain.
Proven expertise in Network Security in the area of NGFW features and core security firewall features with Manual Testing, Automation, Technical Support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Engineering Manager (QA)
Juniper Networks
Bengaluru
1 2022 - Current
- High-level strategic planning of Feature/System testing in the area of NGFW features like IPS, Next Gen Application Identification, UTM, SSL-Forward Proxy, security Logging, Policy etc..for all SRX platforms (Branch, Data-center, vSRX, container).
- Passionate about quality, products and people
- Proven leader who delivered results with quality on time.
- Ensured complete test coverage through efficient management of resources during all phases of testing activity-from planning to execution and reporting.
- Led a team of engineers in developing robust test plans and strategies for product releases.
- Cultivated a results-driven environment, setting clear expectations and performance metrics for the team to achieve.
Staff Software Engineer/Member of Technical Staff
Juniper Networks
09.2008 - 01.2022
- Technical lead for Deep Packet Inspection team (DPI) which tests Next gen Network Security features on SRX service gateways like AppID, IPS, SSLFP, Appqos, APBR, AppQoE, SD-WAN, etc.. and automating them in Python/Robot framework.
- Involved in Product Certification with vendors like NSS, Cyber-ratings for NGFW, Cloud and Data-center which helped in achieving SRX for "Recommended" rating.
- Architect of L7 horizontal testing which involves testing of all the L7 features integrated in the scaled environment using traffic generators like BPS, pcaps, snot etc.
- Did POC for multiple deployments for customers which helped in achieving the deals.
- Feature testing and automating core security features like policy, HA, screens, Firewall-authentication, IP-Sec VPN, NAT, Logging etc..
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth
Senior Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of software testing with consistent, thorough approaches and automated them using TCL.
- Tested Session Border controller (SBC) on Cisco CRS Routers.
Sustenance Engineer
Wipro Technologies
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Key responsibility of handling customer cases in ATM, Frame Relay and Controller Cards of MGX 8250 series.
- Debugging and fixing the problems on the platform, data plane and management plane, resolving high priority live issues, in Connection Management & Traffic Policing
Education
B.Tech - Electronics Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology/Anna University
Chennai 07.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Project management experience
Network Security Knowledge
Testing and debugging
Software Development Lifecycle
Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Application SLA metric Generation, distribution & intent-based SD-WAN Link selection – U.S. Patent No. 10,979,316
- Enhanced Two-way Active Measurement Protocol – U.S Patent No. 10,749,785
- Got "CEO Team Excellence Award" twice and multiple spot Awards.
Certification
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional-Security (JNCIP-SEC)
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer/Member of Technical Staff
Juniper Networks
09.2008 - 01.2022
Senior Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
07.2007 - 08.2008
Sustenance Engineer
Wipro Technologies
08.2005 - 07.2007
B.Tech - Electronics Engineering
Madras Institute of Technology/Anna University
07.2001 - 05.2005
Engineering Manager (QA)
Juniper Networks
1 2022 - Current