Prafulla Chander N. S

About Prafulla Chander N. S

Dynamic Leader | Expert in Automation & System Test EngineeringAs a proven engineering leader, who excel in building, leading and mentoring high-performing onshore/offshore teams, driving projects from concept to release. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, I have delivered scalable solutions that enhance product quality and reduce time-to-market. My strong organizational skills allow me to efficiently manage multiple complex projects, ensuring timely, top-tier delivery.Technical ExpertiseCloud and AI/MLAutomation Solutions: Designed and implemented frameworks to streamline testing and development processes.System Test Engineering: Delivered robust testing strategies for cutting-edge technologies.Product Development: Engineered solutions tailored to customer needs and market demands.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineering Manager

   Cisco

   Apr 2019 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Dynamic Senior Software Engineering Manager with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams through innovative technical projects in a fast-paced environment. Expert in planning and implementing project strategies, roadmaps, and schedules. Skilled in developing and testing Nexus 9k, delivering infra code for analytical tools, and resolving complex customer issues.Key Achievements: Accelerated Nexus Integration: Developed a product that speeds up Nexus switch integration by 30%, aiding customers with limited OS knowledge and high integration time. Enhanced Troubleshooting: Implemented Agent RAG Gen-AI to expedite and improve NXOS issue resolution, reducing release delays by 50% and log analysis time by 40%. Full Automation Achieved: Reached 100% automation of infra and programmability features, eliminating manual tests and achieving over 85% code coverage. Defined Functional Requirements: Contributed to team meetings to define functional requirements and product design specifications. Led Release Cycle: Directed software releases, including scheduling, testing, bug fixes, issue resolution, and milestone tracking, achieving on-time delivery for 95% of releases. Oversaw Automation: Led automation efforts and hands-on testing of functionalities, ensuring 99% reliability in delivery. Built High-Output Team: Hired, trained, and led a high-output engineering team, delivering 100% of projects on time and within budget. Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of growth and reducing turnover by 20% through targeted training programs and career development initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with product managers, and engineers to build top-quality software products, increasing team efficiency by 25%. Strategic Vision: Defined and executed strategic technology roadmaps, driving innovation and achieving a 20% increase in project throughput by prioritizing high-impact projects and optimizing resource allocation.

Education

• UCLA

  Master of Science (MS), Computer Science and Engineering (Computer Networks)

  2015

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

Skills

• Tcp/Ip
• Datacenter
• Routing Protocols
• Isis
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Ipv6
• Bgp
• Cisco Nexus
• Snmp
• Ospf
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Open Shortest Path First (Ospf)
• Routers
• Quality of Service (Qos)
• Mpls Vpn
• Asr 1k
• Tcl
• Multiprotocol Label Switching (Mpls)
• Linux
• Stp
• Border Gateway Protocol (Bgp)
• Mpls
• Nexus 7k
• Vpc
• Qos
• Unix
• Data Center
• Networking