Sri Bharani Kumar S

Experience

1. Technical Analyst

   Ribbon Communications

   Jul 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Role: Verification engineer and Technical Analyst R&D department in the optical domain. Validated regenerator cards like mux-ponders and transponders • Automated test cases using XML APIs - TESTNG • Performed transceiver testing for 10G to 400G modules across vendors • Upgraded network elements with new cards and firmware • Worked on GCC provisioning, performance monitoring, and protection techniques (IOP and SNCP) 1+1 protection techniques redundancy • Collaborated with Agile teams to ensure smooth integration • basic level of knowledge encryption and photonic cards.Optical Technologies: DWDM, CWDM, OTN and basics of photonics cards • Client & Line Rates: SONET, OTN, FC, SDH, ETY; OTU4, OTUC, FlexO, ENHRZ • Transceiver Testing: 10G to 400G XCVRs across multiple vendors • Protection & Monitoring: GCC 0/1/2, FCC, input/output protection, sub-network protection • FM and PM : Fault analysis for diagnosis and performance monitoring for continuous monitoring • Programming Languages: XML (via APIs),(OOPs, exception handling and conditional statements) • Hardware & Firmware: Card upgrades, firmware updates for transceivers and network elements. • Automation & Tools: Jira, SecureCRT, MobaXterm and eclipse (TestNG- XML scripts using API’s).Smart Fiber signal watcher “Project deployed technothon event during working on ribbon communication” • Continuous monitoring the fiber 24/7, If any fiber is continuously degrading, before fully failing the fiber, immediately it will report in the GUI.