Sheshadri Vasudevan
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Principal Systems Engineer with 28+ years of experience in systems programming and cloud-based solutions. Expertise in Python and microservices development, particularly within Kubernetes environments. Proven ability to optimize application performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior developers in Agile settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Principal Software Engineer / Technical Leader
Sun/Oracle
Bangalore
07.2023 - Current
- Led a team of 5+ engineers in design, development, and delivery of cloud-based and system-level solutions.
- Designed and implemented Python-based microservices with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and security.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for high-quality releases and conducted code reviews mentoring engineers.
- Incorporated AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity and accelerate feature delivery.
- Developed unit tests using pytest and built automation frameworks for validation.
Senior Principal / Principal Software Engineering / Tech lead
Sun/Oracle
Bangalore
08.2002 - 06.2023
- Led a team of 10+ engineers in Solaris device drivers engineering team, focusing on performance improvements.
- Conducted code reviews and mentored engineers on device driver development and debugging.
- Collaborated with cross-functional kernel teams for high-quality releases and serviceability projects.
- Troubleshot critical system and storage issues using DTrace and MDB, enhancing overall system performance.
Software Engineer
Ramsoft technologies Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2002 - 07.2002
- Developed a USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) based application server as a POC for a customer.
Quality Engineer
Fujitsu Network Communications
San Jose
11.1999 - 02.2002
- Executed and validated test suites for a network management system, improving test coverage and repeatability.
- Developed test automation using JavaScript and shell scripting, enhancing release quality through process improvements.
Software Engineer
Motorola India Electronics Ltd.
Bangalore
04.1997 - 10.1999
- Developed installation scripts for ESR software on Solaris 2.5.1 using Korn shell (ksh), supporting automated installations.
- Built automation scripts to validate event reporting, alarms, and fault generation workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Telecommunications
Skills
- Python
- Kubernetes
- Agile Development
- Performance Optimization
- RESTful APIs
- Cloud Platforms
- Storage Technologies
- DevOps Practices
- Microservices
- Systems Programming
- Team Mentorship
- Debugging
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Technical Leadership
- Observability
Additional Information
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, Ability to work across legacy and modern technology stacks, Proven track record in handling complex production issues
Personal Information
Hobbies: Sports: Cricket, Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Carrom, Foosball, Bowling, Basketball, Singing: Hindi/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu songs, Carnatic classical., Instruments: Flute, veena, Brain Activities: Solving puzzles and analytical games
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Upper Intermediate
B2
Telugu
Beginner
A1
Kannada
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Principal Software Engineer / Technical Leader
Sun/Oracle
07.2023 - Current
Senior Principal / Principal Software Engineering / Tech lead
Sun/Oracle
08.2002 - 06.2023
Software Engineer
Ramsoft technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2002 - 07.2002
Quality Engineer
Fujitsu Network Communications
11.1999 - 02.2002
Software Engineer
Motorola India Electronics Ltd.
04.1997 - 10.1999