Zohaib Qureshi

Software Engineer @Cisco

Ottawa, ON, CA

platform and SDK developer- Designed and implemented C/C++ device drivers for Cisco’s next-generation AI-enabled switching platforms- Developed core components of the Silicon One SDK, enabling expanded hardware feature support and improving developer integration- Implemented low-level platform functionality including LED control, environmental sensors, uplink/optics, PHY subsystems, and TPM security chip software, supporting secure boot and platform integrity- Built Python test scripts to validate new features, improving automation and reducing manual verification time- Refactored multiple driver modules to reduce defects and improve long-term maintainability and performance- Worked directly with customers on production-impacting issues, performing live debugging in high-pressure environments and delivering rapid software fixes to restore critical networking systems.

Carleton University

Bachelor’s Degree with Distinction and co-op, Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng), Electrical Engineering,