Venkatesh Shenoy

About Venkatesh Shenoy

As a software engineer with over eight years of experience at Cisco, I specialize in deploying and managing NFV-based solutions for IoT and wireless core networks. My expertise includes configuring policy engines for IoT use cases, implementing multi-cloud environments, and automating workflows to enhance operational efficiency. I bring in-depth knowledge of 4G/5G mobile network architecture and NFV to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. At Cisco, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative use cases, including network slicing for 5G. By leveraging my domain knowledge and hands-on experience, I contribute to creating seamless, integrated network solutions. My work reflects a commitment to practical innovation, problem-solving, and driving impactful results in the telecommunications space.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Cisco

   Oct 2016 — Present · Santa Clara, US

   Drove innovation in IoT Connected Car and 4G/5G solutions by deploying multi-data center infrastructures and policy engines. Delivered geo-redundant systems and automation frameworks to support robust, scalable deployments. • Virtualization Migration: Engineered VMware-based infrastructure migration across wireless products, achieving $3M in annual savings while ensuring zero operational disruption. • 5G Network Implementation: Designed and deployed 5G functions using the Cisco SMI stack, delivering geo-redundant, scalable, and high-performance systems. • IoT Integration: Integrated Gy protocol for FirstNet, replacing Radius feed to support critical first responder services with uninterrupted availability. • Geo-Redundant Architecture: Replaced Tekelec PCRF with Cisco CPS, architecting fault-tolerant infrastructure to enhance system resilience. • Network Modernization: Spearheaded 5G NSA Core and 4G virtual packet core deployments, modernizing legacy systems and accelerating scalable testing environments. • Policy Engine Deployment: Deployed and configured a policy engine tailored for IoT use cases, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. • Multi-Data Center Management: Managed VMware-based multi-data center deployment of a packet core platform, ensuring robust network performance. • Automation: Automated daily tasks, reporting, and monitoring systems, streamlining workflows across teams. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to innovate and develop new use cases in 4G/5G mobile network architecture.

Education

• B. M. S. College of Engineering

  B.E., Signals, networks and networking.

  2004 — 2008

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Science (MS), Computer Networking

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Mpls
• Vmware Esx
• Linux
• Ixia
• Unix
• Epc
• Ccna
• Udp
• Ip
• Vlan
• Lan Switching
• Wireless Technologies
• Telecommunications
• Cisco Catalyst Switches
• Bgp
• Openstack
• C++
• Tcp/Ip
• Ethernet
• Testing
• Cisco Ios
• Sip
• Policy and Charging Rules Function (Pcrf)
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Networking
• Ospf
• C
• Opnet
• Wireless Networking
• Shell Scripting
• Algorithms
• Virtualization
• Routers
• Qos
• Ccnp
• Data Center
• Wireshark
• Routing
• Routing Protocols