Diwakara S L

About Diwakara S L

I am an innovative and results-oriented Software Manager with over 22 years of experience delivering advanced products and solutions across Networking, Security, Telecom, and Embedded Systems. For the past 9+ years at Cisco, I’ve led high-impact teams in designing and executing secure, scalable, and compliant technologies—always aligning with business goals and market demands.My leadership combines strategic vision with hands-on technical program management. I’ve successfully led initiatives like Cisco’s Security Infrastructure Upliftment Strategy, securing compliance with standards such as FIPS and Common Criteria. My contributions in Post-Quantum Cryptography, MACsec, MPLS, AI, and Webserver management have delivered innovative, high-assurance solutions that meet the demands of today’s evolving digital landscape.In my current role, I also serve as the Quality Improvement Lead, driving the organization toward defined quality metrics to ensure high-quality deliverables and timely resolution of customer issues. Under the mentorship of leadership, I authored and implemented accountability guidelines —streamlining bug triage, enhancing bug movement across business units, and fostering stronger cross-functional ownership and collaboration.Recognized as a finalist for Cisco’s FY23 APJC “Back to Business Manager Award,” I remain deeply committed to building inclusive, high-performing teams. I’ve led efforts to improve team culture and cohesion through structured onboarding, leadership offsites, and scalable knowledge-sharing practices—creating resilient, adaptive teams equipped to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Experience

1. Manager, Software Development Engineering

   Cisco

   Feb 2016 — Present

   Managing projects while providing technical guidance.Cultivating a robust and essential organization that emphasizes the continuous professional growth of its team members.Facilitating effective teams that deliver solutions centered on customer needs through the adoption of emerging technologies.Developing both new and existing large-scale, intricate projects across various market sectors, including Enterprise Routing, Switching, Service Providers, and Wireless technologies.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• C++
• Multithreaded Application Development
• High Availability
• Sdlc
• C
• Agile Methodologies
• Testing
• Gsm
• Fault Tolerance
• Aaa
• Game Programming
• Netconf/Yang
• Systems Programming
• Unix
• Ppp, Pppoe
• Linux
• Software Project Management
• C Programming
• Software Development
• Data Structures
• Team Leadership
• Requirements Analysis
• Network Programming
• Clearcase