As a technical leader in cybersecurity, I specialize in Python automation and test framework development to streamline QA processes and enhance project milestone tracking.
Experience
2019 — Now
Santa Clara
* Developed Python-based automation scripts to collect, aggregate, and publish QA test metrics to Google Sheets, improving reporting accuracy, milestone tracking, and test coverage visibility.
* Led FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certification testing for Palo Alto Networks hardware firewalls, ensuring full compliance with FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, and NIAP CC security standards.
* Automated and executed 200+ forwarding test cases across Layer 2, Layer 3, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, static routing), and designed a scalable automation framework to accelerate regression and functional testing.
* Validated L2/L3 networking features—including LACP, Aggregate Ethernet, VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, and VPN—on next-generation hardware firewalls running a Linux-based operating system.
* Configured, validated, and tested NGFW features across multiple software releases to ensure performance optimization, security compliance, and high system reliability.
* Partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate automation workflows into CI/CD pipelines, improving test efficiency and release quality.
* Tested App-ID with SSL/TLS profiles (TLS 1.2/1.3) and verified application visibility, traffic classification, and reporting through the ACC (Application Command Center).
* Performed IDS/IPS security testing as part of FIPSCC certification, ensuring threat detection accuracy and standards compliance.
* Validated WildFire appliances for malware analysis workflows and leveraged AutoFocus to investigate unknown files, URLs, and threat signatures.
* Tested manufacturing BIOS (mfg BIOS), TPM initialization, and Secure Boot functionality as part of new platform qualifications, ensuring hardware security, integrity, and readiness during platform bring-up.
2013 — 2019
San Jose
• Created and executed test plans and test cases for L2/L3 forwarding features, Qos on Next Generation Catalyst 3K and Catalyst 9k switches at Cisco Systems.
• Collaborated with cross-functional engineering and product management teams to fix bugs and improve product quality and performance.
• Reproduced and Validated customer filed defects , found RCA rand automated scenarios to enhance product quality.
• Led FIPS and CC testing effort for Catalyst Switches and successfully certified all the products by collaborating with Acumen Security lab.
2009 — 2012
2009 — 2012
Sunnyvale , CA
• Led a QA team in performing functional, regression, stress, and usability testing of microplate readers with software applications using Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Managed defect tracking, risk assessments, and test reports, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborated closely with developers to track feature development progress and bug fixes.
• Published test metrics and project reports, providing technical data for release notes.
2006 — 2008
2006 — 2008
Hyderbad, India
• Designed, generated, and executed test cases for defects at Ericsson, ensuring quality assurance.
• Implemented test plans and strategies, including stability, load, and user acceptance tests.
• Logged defects in tracking tool, prioritized them, and created test summary reports.
• Worked at Tata Consultancy Services - Ericsson-Client in Hyderabad, India, honing skills in testing, automation and defect tracking.
Education
JNTU
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Mission College
CCNA
St Anns High School
Sri Chaitanya College of Education