Sahithya Shetty

Sr. Lead Engineer

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Senior Lead Engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing and developing carrier-grade networking systems and cloud-native edge platforms. Strong expertise in L2/L3 protocol development, SDN/NFV, and distributed systems, consistently delivering scalable and high-availability solutions. A proven track record of enhancing system reliability and driving automation across development workflows demonstrates a commitment to excellence and innovation in engineering practices. Passionate about leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex challenges and optimize performance in fast-paced environments.

Overview

Languages

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lead Engineer

Adtran Network Solutions

12.2018 - Current

Contributed to Ensemble Cloudlet platform enabling deployment of multi-vendor VNFs at edge, central office, and cloud environments.
Designed REST APIs and backend DB integration supporting Zero Touch Provisioning lifecycle workflows.
Automated feature testing using Robot Framework, reducing regression effort by ~30%.
Worked across distributed components improving interoperability and integration stability.
Debugged complex multi-service issues improving system reliability and reducing production defects.
Enhanced provisioning workflows enabling flexible deployment models (edge vs centralized).
Maintained product documentation using Docusaurus.
Utilized GitHub Copilot to improve development productivity.
Contributed to design discussions and mentored team members.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements.

Module Lead

HappiestMinds Technologies

06.2016 - 11.2018

Led OpenStack + CEPH deployment for distributed cloud infrastructure.
Designed scalable storage architecture separating compute and storage layers.
Built SDN/NFV demos using OVS, HAProxy, firewall VNFs.
Automated deployments using Juju/MAAS reducing effort by ~25%.
Resolved system-level issues across OpenStack components and improved reliability.
Coordinated with customers and managed sprint updates.

Software Engineer

Tech Mahindra

07.2011 - 05.2016

Developed ERP (G.8032), RSTP, LACP features for carrier-grade systems.
Implemented ERP ensuring sub-50ms failover in ring topologies.
Built SNMP MIB instrumentation enabling monitoring and configuration.
Performed validation using IXIA/Spirent and improved interoperability.
Implemented QoS features (shaping, policing) for SLA adherence.
Debugged issues using Wireshark and GDB reducing defect leakage.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Science

Skills

Networking: ERP (G8032), RSTP, MSTP, VLAN, QinQ, ISIS, OSPF, LACP, QoS, Ethernet OAM

Platforms: Ensemble Cloudlet (Edge VNF Platform), OpenStack, CEPH

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