Saraswathi D
Software
Chennai,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 15 years of expertise in embedded software development, skilled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on schedule while championing innovation in product design. Proficient in Telecom L2/L3 protocols, embedded Linux, and cloud-based solutions, with a strong focus on quality, scalability, and performance. As a forward-thinking Senior Manager, oversees large teams exceeding 1,000 employees and directly manages 15 reports to achieve ambitious objectives. Recognized for cultivating a clear vision that inspires cohesive, high-performing teams committed to excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Sr. Manager for Mobility Dev Team
Gigamon Solutions
09.2024 - Current
- Working in Gigamon Solutions, Chennai – since Oct 2016 (Till date)
- Sr. Manager for Mobility Dev Team – Since Sep 2024 (Till Date)
- Manager SW – Since Sep 2022 – Dec 2023
- Sr.Staff SW Engineer – Since Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
- Staff SW Engineer – Since Oct 2016 – Dec 2020
Senior Software Engineer
Aricent Group
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Worked in Aricent Group, Chennai – As a Senior Software Engineer in Networking domain since Dec 2014 – Oct 2016(1Yr 10 months)
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies Limited
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Worked in HCL Technologies Limited, Chennai – As a Lead Engineer in Networking domain since April 2010- Dec 2014(4yrs 7 months)
Education
B. Tech - Computer Science
SRM University
01.2009
XII Standard - undefined
St. Antony’s Girls Hr. Sec School
01.2005
X Standard - undefined
St. Antony’s Girls Hr. Sec School
01.2003
Skills
Management Skills
Engineering team leadership (15 member team)
Cross-functional team collaboration
Performance management & career development
Conflict resolution & team motivation
Project planning & execution in Agile, Scrum methodologies
Requirements gathering & scope management
Customer engagement & escalation handling
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Decision-making under ambiguity
Adaptability and resilience
Technical Skills
Software Designing
Programming Languages – C, Golang
Operating System – Unix & Linux and Cisco IOS, Dell FTOS, GigaVueOS
Networking Protocols/Modules
GTP, GTP’, ACL & QoS in L2/L3, VLAN, STP, TCP/IP, SCTP & DIAMETER
Networking Devices (CISCO) – SAMI GGSN, CSG, AAA, SGSN, PCRF, BMA, DIAMETER, CG, PAGENT, Cisco Catalyst Switches 2k,3k and 6k switches
Network Processors – Broadcom Trident2, Trident2 chipsets and Cavium Octeon chipset
Networking Devices (DELL Force10) – Vigilant & Vengeance(C9K) & S6K and S4K
Network Packet Brokers (Gigamon) - HD chassis (different BCM chipsets), HC series & TA (traffic aggregators) & CAVIUM octeon & Marvel multi core NPU and NFV and DPDK platforms
Telecom Knowledge – 3GPP 3G/4G/5G core network, Oracle DD, Nokia SCP/HEP3, Ericsson vTap/SCP
Development Tools worked on:
Clear case, Perforce, GIT and JIRA
Wireshark, IXIA, XENA traffic generator and linux tcpdump
GDB decoding and MULTI debugger
Cisco pagents for generating real packets and delay
IOU to simulate real routers on UNIX
SESUT – White Box testing to check the production code
Expertise in
Design and development of Features and enhancements as per customer requirements
Handling different Customer issues like Router Crash, CPU HOG and Memory leaks, CLI configuration and parser coding for CLI enhancement
Handled different customer escalations and resolved multiple issues in the live customer MW
Execution of Production code in both Black box and White Box Testing
Development of Test cases
Timeline
Sr. Manager for Mobility Dev Team
Gigamon Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Aricent Group
12.2014 - 10.2016
Lead Engineer
HCL Technologies Limited
04.2010 - 12.2014
XII Standard - undefined
St. Antony’s Girls Hr. Sec School
X Standard - undefined
St. Antony’s Girls Hr. Sec School
B. Tech - Computer Science
SRM University
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Given an opportunity to work in your esteemed organization, I shall put all my effort to live up to your expectations.