Ranjitha Athiappan
Chennai
Summary
Senior Software Engineer specializing in automation testing and network solutions at Viasat, India. Expertise in Python and Agile methodologies, with a proven track record of developing robust test frameworks and optimizing production processes. Strong collaborative skills in resolving complex issues and improving solution quality through innovative testing strategies. Over 10 years of experience in delivering high-quality software solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer 1
Viasat India Private Limited
Chennai
12.2016 - Current
- Developed and maintained automation test cases for multicast solutions on a cutting-edge content delivery service (VCDS), ensuring solution quality through unit and integration testing.
- Actively participated in scrum ceremonies and story grooming to meet sprint commitments.
- Contributed to system testing and automation for residential and mobile network solutions, including performance scale testing, and production deployment.
- Developed tools to streamline production cutovers.
- Troubleshooting lab and production issues, and maintaining the stability of the testbed.
- Analyzed and resolved network issues, reviewed feature requirements, understood ICDs/SDNs, and developed test cases.
- Conducted peer reviews of test cases developed by other team members to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Designed Grafana dashboards for real-time monitoring of test cases using data from Druid.
- Assisted in training new members of the QA team on various aspects of the job role.
- Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
- Participated in design review meetings to provide feedback from a QA perspective on proposed changes or new features.
Software Engineer
Alten Calsoft Labs
Chennai
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Developed test scripts and modules for automation framework using Robot Framework, Python, and RESTful web services.
- Performed regression and sanity testing, identified root causes of failures, and contributed to bug fixes.
- Automated API testing for content onboarding, user management, role management, and content subscription using Robot Framework.
- Prepared test plans, executed test cases, verified and reproduced bugs for datacom projects.
- Configured and tested network features including DHCP, DNS, TFTP, PPPOE, PPTP, VPN, DDNS, Port Forwarding, Firewall, VLAN, Port Triggering, DMZ, NAT, and Static Routing.
- Tested API for instantiation and lifecycle operations of virtual services (OpenVPN, Load Balancer, vWLC) on OpenStack.
- Developed automation script framework using Robot Framework to test APIs and set up the OpenStack environment.
- Tested client manually and with automation, and developed Robot Framework for protocol and functionality testing in a telecom project.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science [Integrated]
College Of Engineering, Guindy
Chennai, Tamilnadu, IndiaSkills
Languages: Python
OS: Linux,Mac,Windows
Development Methodologies: GIT, Agile, DevOps/CICD, Scrum
Tools: Wireshark, Jenkins, GHA, Druid, Grafana, Sensu, Kibana, Ixia, Iperf
Technologies: AWS, Docker, Robot Framework, Behave
Version control: Git, Perforce
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Professional Hobbies
- Part of the interview panel for three years
- Volunteer for the intra-company hackathon committee
- Provided on-call support
- Mentored college freshmen on technical and non-technical skills
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer 1
Viasat India Private Limited
12.2016 - Current
Software Engineer
Alten Calsoft Labs
05.2014 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Computer Science [Integrated]
College Of Engineering, Guindy
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