Sonu Baliyan
Bangalore
Summary
Innovative professional in software development, known for productivity and efficiency in completing projects. Possess strong skills in algorithm design, system architecture, and code optimization. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring successful collaboration on complex projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
07.2019 - Current
- Designed and implemented MUD (Manufacturer Usage Description), an embedded software standard enabling IoT device manufacturers to define and advertise device specifications and intended network communication patterns.
- Developed device driver for Broadcom 10G PHY chip, contributing to high-speed networking capabilities in embedded systems.
- Engineered remote backup and restore functionality, enabling secure and efficient remote file backup to enhance system reliability and disaster recovery.
- Enhanced crash diagnostics framework, enabling precise identification of failing devices in large-scale network environments, significantly reducing troubleshooting time.
- Improved boot file path validation mechanisms across routers, switches, and controllers to ensure system stability and prevent boot-time configuration errors.
- Contributed to multiple enhancements in High Availability (HA) and Box-to-Box (B2B) redundancy infrastructure, improving system resilience, failover efficiency, and uptime in critical networking environments.
Internship
Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Automated key tasks using Python, including high availability (HA) redundancy checks and code coverage analysis to improve system reliability and test efficiency.
- Developed Python scripts for log file analysis, enabling quick identification and diagnosis of issues through intelligent parsing and pattern recognition.
Education
M.E - Communications Systems
BITS PILANI
Pilani Rajasthan07.2019
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
FGIET
Raebareli07.2014
Skills
- Programming Languages: C, C, Python, Shell Scripting
- Debugging & Network Analysis Tools: GDB, Undo, Valgrind, Wireshark, tcpdump, perf
- Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, Routing & Switching, NAT, Firewall Concepts, SNMP
- Linux: Linux System Programming, Multithreading and Process Management, Inter-Process Communication (IPC), Memory Management, Shell Scripting
- Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, SVN
- Development Tools & CI/CD: Makefiles, CMake, Jenkins, Docker (Basics)
- Data Structures & Algorithms:Linked Lists, Hashing, Sorting, Searching, Arrays, Stacks, Queues
- Machine Learning: Supervised & Unsupervised Learning (Basics), Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy
- Other Tools: Jira, Confluence, VS Code, Vim
Accomplishments
- Received multiple recognitions at Cisco for successfully delivering complex, high-impact projects, showcasing technical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to quality and timely execution.
- Secured a rank within the top 2% nationwide in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) – 03/01/2017.
- Ranked among the top 100 candidates in the ISRO Scientist Selection Test – 09/01/2017.
- ISRO scientist Test, 09/01/17, Secured a rank in top 100.
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Cricket
- Cooking
- Reading
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Full Professional Proficiency
Projects
- Performance of OFDM/QAM Modulation for High-Speed Communication over 10 Km
Analyzed and evaluated the performance of OFDM/QAM modulation techniques for reliable high-speed data transmission across long-distance communication channels. Jan 2018 – Jul 2018 - Adaptive and Efficient Channel Equalization for Acoustic Communication
Developed an adaptive channel equalization model to improve data transmission reliability in acoustic communication environments. Aug 2017 – Dec 2017 - Smart Eye for the Blind – Live Object Detection and Frame Capture
Built a smart vision aid that captures video frames in real time and uses machine learning to detect and identify surrounding objects, enhancing accessibility for the visually impaired. Sep 2021 – Jan 2022
Timeline
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - Current
Internship
Cisco Systems India Pvt. Ltd
01.2019 - 06.2019
M.E - Communications Systems
BITS PILANI
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
FGIET
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