# Chirag Shahani

> Software Engineer at Nuage Networks from Nokia

Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/chiragshahani

Knowledge of OpenVswitch/ Openflow/ git
Knowledge of IPsec, switching, routing and linux tools
Knowledge of SDN and Distributed systems
Experience with operating systems such as Unix and Linux.
Strong programming experience in Python and C/C++.
Experience in networking protocols such as TCP, IP or UDP. 
Experience in developing multi-process, multi-process threaded software systems. 
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and can work efficiently in close-knit teams.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Nuage Networks from Nokia
Jan 2017 – Present
Master-slave architecture for Nuage Network Services Gateway (NSG)
DHCP on bridge ports
User configurable Network uplinks
Headless mode of operation for IPsec traffic

### Software Developer @ Nuage Networks from Nokia
Jan 2014 – Jan 2017
Working on NSG (Network Services Gateway) specifically on IPsec traffic between NSG's and feature enhancements in encryption areas.
Added support for in-memory logging to Nuage VRS which is built on OVS (Open Virtual Switch).
Development of Nuage Openstack Neutron plugin and contributing to Openstack.
Added support for OpenStack Mac/IP Anti-Spoofing with Nuage (VSP) Virtualized Service Platform.
Added support for OpenStack VPNaaS with Nuage (VSP) Virtualized Service Platform.

### CLI-SNMP Software Developer @ Alcatel-Lucent
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013
Develop CLI and SNMP agent operational features that support router (SROS 7750)features.


## Education
### Master's degree in Computer Networks
University of Southern California


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chiragshahani

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Last updated: 2026-04-10