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Network and Edge Software Group:

• SoC Validation.
• Handled regressions, functional tests, any-to-any tests for multiple releases.
• Worked on Columbiaville NIC cards and Columbia Park IP.
• Lab Setup and Bring-up, SoC upgrades, Efficient Lab Utilization.
• Lead Model-Based Testing initiative intended for new programs.
• Script reviews and enhancements.

Quick Assist Technology:

• Out of Tree Release management and Regressions on Granite Rapids - XeonD processor family.
• Test Planning for multiple release cycles.
• Handled device shipments from China to different locations. Learned about the logistics process.
• Program Management - Shortlisting the right SoC, Communicating Technical Challenges beforehand to the higher-ups, Creating multiple backup test plans using GitHub and Jenkins to cover for any possible contingencies, Worked with the Development team to expedite critical fixes in each cycle.

Release Certification Tests Team:

• Release qualification for targeted customers For PTX and T Series Core Routing Platforms for Service Provider Networks
• Script enhancements and improvisations
• Test script reviews
• Qualification of both Legacy Programs and New Product Initiatives

Release Certification Tests on Virtualized MX and PTX:

• Test the codebase to eliminate the first set of possible code-related issues using virtual platforms
• Release Management for daily images and release images to ensure coverage of all supported aspects in virtual environment which may not be possible with physical hardware
• Script enhancements and improvisations
• Coordinating with different tools teams internally to enhance the usability of many internal tools
• Change-Based Regressions
• Worked on newly introduced virtualized products to evaluate compatibility

High Availability Feature Hardening on SRX Branch Series Devices

• Testplan and topology creation
• Analyzing the customer escalation cases and contribute towards enhancing the first draft of the testplan

Product Delivery Test Regressions

• Handling all automated regression profiles and maintaining multiple topologies based on customer needs
• Release commitment management, Script improvisation and resource sharing to facilitate parallel executions

Virtual Switching System for High Availability

• Regression and sanity testing.
• Remote testbeds maintenance and efficient utilization.
• Project transitions.

Automation of Free Form Testing

• Designed and developed the framework which works based on randomization of software triggers and supports both VSS and Standalone boxes.

In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU):

• ISSU-cycle validation on VSS for a new releases

IGMP/PIM Snooping Support for VPLS & A-VPLS:

• Automation of regression testcases and transition of the same to a vendor regression team