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Rudra Raghav Chopdar

Bangalore

Summary

Commended performance of nearly 8 years in performing Storage and Network testing and Quality Assurance Activities Expertise in managing Software Testing Lifecycle involving Automation, Functional, Regression and System Testing, requirement analysis, system study, designing, defect tracking, debugging, project sizing, status reporting, maintenance & documentation Proven skills in Server Validation, Platform Qualification and Storage Testing Formulated software testing plans covering resource requirements, schedule assumptions, and scope based on inputs from Development, Sales, and System Test Management which included coordinating test plans across multiple test organizations and facilities Hands-on Experience with SAN Assurance, iSCSI Interoperability Testing, Network Performance and WAN Optimization Showcased excellence in Server bring up, deployment of Operating System, Firmware and Driver Update, Prepare file defect reports and report test progress Upright experience in working with RAID Controllers (PERC12 Controller) Worked on Products, Dell 16G Server Platform and its internal hardware components., EMC storage solution i.e., VNX 5200 and WAN optimizing Device i.e., Steelhead by Riverbed Technologies Notable success in Feature, Functional, Black Box, Stress, System, and Regression Testing and Performed multiple BIOS Validation (UEFI, HII) Possess Reading and understanding BSPEC and design of test cases, test plan Hands-on Experience working with different kind of file system such as NFS, CIFS, NTFS, FAT32 Exceptional communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with proactive approach to identify issues and presenting solutions and options, and where appropriate, leading to resolution

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Tech Lead

VVDN Technologies
09.2024 - Current
  • Test Case Design and Execution
  • Python Scripting and Framework Development
  • Manual Testing of Hardware (e.g., TCU cards)
  • Modifying and Enhancing Existing Automation Scripts
  • Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Mentoring New Team Members
  • Problem-Solving and Debugging in Complex Systems
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Server Validation Engineer

UST
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • System validation experience with system architecture understanding
  • Utilized scripting languages such as Python to automate routine tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors
  • Proficient in utilizing and integrating python frameworks like Pytest and unittest
  • Implemented automated workflows for SAN/NAS/DAS storage provisioning and management
  • Documenting, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing all processes for testing as per standards defined by the organization
  • Strong knowledge in debugging Linux/windows OS or deploying & debugging VMWare/ESXi, and Installing packages and driver on top of linux based OS, using RPM file
  • Validating dell 16g server platform end to end, which includes, bringing up the config using cable plan and Testing it on different Interfaces by DELL such as, iDRAC, RACADM, OMSS, REDFISH
  • Performing Feature Testing of PERC12 Controller which includes VD creation, RLM, Crpytographic erase, GHS, DHS, SEKM, LKM, advanced host PDs, basic operations with VDM and I2C path, different types of log collection
  • Updating Firmware of BIOS, CPLD, PERC12 Controller, Backplain, NIC Firmware, iDRAC Firmware, RAID FW using Local Media, CIFS, NFS and FTP Server Doing various feature compatibility testing with different OS
  • Verifying various RAID mode supported by storage controller Report bugs to developer with adequate information using Broadcom's bug tracking tool (JIRA)
  • Testing Firmware and Drivers updates using CIFS/SMB and NFS protocol
  • Installing solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming; improved operations by conducting systems analysis
  • Providing information related to software bugs and defects by collecting, analysing, and summarizing development & service issues

Network Test Engineer

Thinkpalm Technologies
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Involved in Writing and Executing Test cases
  • Conducted Qualification tests for various on-board NIC (intel)
  • Executed and Tested Basic Functionalities of BMC using IPMI Tool
  • Steered Debugging error after build installation failed on Steelhead appliance
  • Worked on Kdump, sysdump, hardware watchdog to identified the root cause of hardware specification In each platform; tested HAL, NIC, BRANDING, HDD, SSD, Kdump, Sysdump, BMC, BIOS, HWtool, RAID, Hardware watchdog, DIMM, health monitor

Storage Test Engineer

Konect.in
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Performed SAN Assurance Testing as well as Stress and Load Testing Using IOmeter and dd Command
  • Conducted Testing and debugging Cisco Switch Configuration and issues
  • Designed and configured SAN solutions for optimal performance and reliability
  • Contributed in iSCSI Interoperability Testing
  • Executed Storage allocation to Windows servers Creating RAID groups, Creating Storage Groups and Lun Mapping
  • Prepared reports and documentation
  • Implemented protocols such as NFS and SMB for seamless file sharing across the network
  • Involved in knowledge sharing within and outside of the team
  • Logged and tracked the defects till closure

Education

Bachelors of Technology - Electronics & Communication

Silicon Institute of Technology
01.2016

Diploma - Electronics & Tele Communication

P.K.A.I.E.T
01.2012

Skills

  • Software Testing
  • System Testing
  • People Management
  • Leadership
  • Storage Testing
  • Network Testing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Requirement Gathering
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Management
  • Server Validation
  • STLC
  • Software Bugs and Defects
  • Networking Protocol: TCP/IP
  • Networking Protocol: FC
  • Networking Protocol: iSCSI
  • Networking Protocol: SCSI
  • Networking Protocol: SMB
  • Networking Protocol: NFS
  • Products: Jira
  • Products: iDRAC
  • Products: VMware Workstation
  • Products: VSphere
  • Products: EMC Unisphere
  • Products: VLAB
  • Products: Testrail
  • Products: Qmetry
  • Products: Qtest
  • Products: Talend API
  • Products: Redfish
  • Products: Jenkins
  • Testing and Monitoring Tools: PLoad
  • Testing and Monitoring Tools: NLoad
  • Testing and Monitoring Tools: JAAS
  • Testing and Monitoring Tools: IOmeter
  • Testing and Monitoring Tools: iperf
  • Testing and Monitoring Tools: netserver
  • Testing and Monitoring Tools: netperf
  • Scripting Language: Python
  • Frameworks: Pytest
  • Frameworks: Unit test
  • Operating System: Windows Servers 2019
  • Operating System: Windows Servers 2022
  • Operating System: Linux CentOS
  • Operating System: SLES 15 sp4
  • Operating System: RHEL 87
  • Operating System: RHEL 9
  • Hypervisor: ESXI 60
  • Hypervisor: ESXI 6
  • Hypervisor: KVM
  • Hypervisor: Hyper-V

Languages

English
Hindi
Oriya

Awards

Certificate of appreciation, Riverbed (Client), Performance Recognition

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 02/26/93

Timeline

Tech Lead

VVDN Technologies
09.2024 - Current

Server Validation Engineer

UST
02.2021 - 08.2024

Network Test Engineer

Thinkpalm Technologies
02.2019 - 08.2020

Storage Test Engineer

Konect.in
06.2016 - 02.2019

Diploma - Electronics & Tele Communication

P.K.A.I.E.T

Bachelors of Technology - Electronics & Communication

Silicon Institute of Technology
Rudra Raghav Chopdar