Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Corecompetencies
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SUNEEL KUMAR

Bangalore,KA

Summary

Experienced software engineer with 10 years of expertise in the full software development life cycle, specializing in networking and embedded product development using C/C++.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Infinera India Pvt Ltd

Staff Engineer
11.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Led development and maintenance of controller and line-cards. - Resolved fan controller and power issues for IQNOS products. - Set up QEMU-based simulators and x86 virtualization with qcow2. - Implemented Docker-based builds and third-party app containers. - Conducted board bring-up for NXP LS1046 (ARM), including PBL, U-Boot, and device drivers. - Streamlined UART and baud rate configurations. - Managed software installs using U-Boot variables in SSD. - Developed fan control algorithms and power management solutions. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project quality and deadlines. - Upgraded systems from Debian 10 to Debian 12 for controllers and line-cards.

L&T Technology Services

Senior Software Engineer
12.2017 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Resolved Dot1x and DHCP snooping issues for customers and QA.
  • Enhanced NAT module debugging.
  • Reproduced and resolved customer issues in the lab.
  • Automated processes with the PyAts framework.

HCL Technologies

Member Technical Staff
07.2014 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Sustained software by handling queries, conducting RCA, debugging, and fixing defects, particularly in the BNG module. - Analyzed defect reports and traces, developing bug fixes and system enhancements. - Implemented PPP features to enhance subscriber bring-down and bring-up rates. - Resolved live customer node issues by providing optimization fixes. - Supported and triaged issues in joint debugging sessions, managing tunnel and session reorder mechanisms in L2TP. - Collaborated with other modules to develop cross-competency skills and evaluated feasibility of proposed features, preparing technical reports and presentations. - Managed and resolved bugs in subs-fabl, focusing on PPPoE/PPP, L2TP, CLIPS, and bind-subscriber. - Developed features, protocols, and enhancements in C, including bind-subscriber and L2TP session management. - Addressed critical issues and provided potential fixes, reviewing team members' code changes and offering technical assistance. - Led joint debug sessions to triage customer issues and took ownership of the SUBS-FABL module, analyzing and resolving functional, performance, scalability issues, and crashes.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Sree Vaidyanikethan Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

Skills

  • Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and operating systems
  • Advanced C/C programming in Linux/Unix
  • Proficient in continuous integration and network analysis
  • Extensive experience with networking and security protocols

Corecompetencies

C, C++, Linux, Unix, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Git, Wireshark, GDB, Valgrind, AddressSanitizer, JIRA, PPP, PPPoE, L2TP, TCP/IP, NAT, Dot1X, DHCP Snooping

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Engineer

Infinera India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

L&T Technology Services
12.2017 - 11.2019

Member Technical Staff

HCL Technologies
07.2014 - 12.2017

Sree Vaidyanikethan Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
SUNEEL KUMAR