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Matty Alex

Warragul,VIC

Summary

An energetic, ambitious and result oriented professional with around 13.6+ years of experience in L2-L3 Network Protocol Testing-NETWORKING ( Manual & Automation ) seeking a position in a well-esteemed organization with a view to apply my learning's to practical approach, adding values to my knowledge domain and expertise through work experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies
09.2018 - 08.2024
  • Working on CISCO& HP routers and switches on the leading networking technologies and SECURITY features..
  • Working on ASR9K platform as a System test Engineer.
  • Manual & Automation (Releases 6.5.x ,6.6.x ,7.0.x)
  • Working on BNG ( BRAS) in CISCO ASR9K platform with System Integration Testing team(SIT).
  • Given the ownership of the entire BNG Release
  • Creating the testplan and writing testcases for each release.
  • Integrating new features implemented in each release and writing relevant testplan for the same.
  • Handling multiple testbed on different profiles ( 7 testbeds ) and validating and executing tests on each profiles for all releases.
  • System testing on BNG features like IPOE( DHCP v4/v6) and PPPOE v4/v6.
  • Integrating and testing on DHCP Client , Server , Relay agent and proxy servers.
  • Carrying out effectively the tests related to System test/infra with multiple process restarts , card related tests , reloads , continuous traffic tests and physical tests using traffic generators like SPIRENT, IXIA.
  • Using different automated tools for testing the system performance like NEST, Webpsat, NSO- netconf , PAM -memory tool.
  • Filed good number of valuable defects and also number of high priority blocker issues at the early state of testing itself using JIRA.
  • Able to catch good number of defects on customer point of view.
  • Protocols and tools - OSPF, ISIS , ACL , Policies , Qos , MPLS-l2l3vpn , dot1q , qinq ,Linecard based and bundle based subscribers , LAG ,l2 connect.
  • Traffic tools like Spirent , IXIA
  • RADIUS/Tacacs+ servers being used for AAA and also same servers are being used as diameter aswell.
  • VBNG , virtual BNG is also tested in which a virtual BNG box will be crated on a linux machine and similar testing will be carried out on the same.
  • Completely worked in ASR9K platform in CISCO along with Lab setup for the same.
  • HP layer2 switches on Security features like PORT Security using Virtual testbeds , Linux servers as AAA( RADIUS/TACACS) and traffic generators like SPIRENT/ IXIA.
  • Assessed project milestones and team performance to keep staff on-task.
  • Got customer appreciation for handling multiple testbeds simultaneously and successfully completing the testing on each release with Valuable good number of defects.
  • Managed budgets effectively across multiple projects without compromising quality or deadline adherence through careful planning and risk mitigation techniques.
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences by collaborating closely with clients during all stages of product development life cycle, from ideation to deployment.
  • Led the development and execution of end-to-end testing strategies for complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that met client expectations.
  • Managed team of 8 personnel focused on implementing resolutions and updates.
  • Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.

Lead Test Engineer

Spanidea - TCS ( ERICSSON )
05.2014 - 09.2018
  • Worked on BNG ( BRAS) in Ericsson Switches\Routers with IPR team
  • Working on Manual Feature testing and Automation (Perl with API on ARTS framework)
  • DHCP V4 , DHCP V6
  • DHCP Server , Client , Relay
  • AAA
  • RADIUS - Authentication , Authorization,Accounting
  • CLIPS ( DHCP + Radius)
  • PERL automation
  • Traffic Generators - Spirent and IXIA
  • Wrote test plan for the entire feature project and team management.
  • Manual testing for the entire project FUNCTIONAL, Integration and System testing.
  • Automation with help of API for the manual tested features.
  • LAG , ACL .
  • Developed custom scripts for automated tests, increasing coverage while reducing manual effort required during regression cycles.
  • Maximized test coverage by incorporating end user feedback into relevant scenarios.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects, successfully delivering high-quality products on time and within budget constraints.
  • Reduced product defects by implementing effective automation testing strategies.
  • Improved team efficiency with thorough documentation of test procedures and results.

Lead Test Engineer

Spanidea (QUANERGY USA)
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Quanergy is the leading provider of solid state LiDAR sensors and smart sensing Sensors based in USA.
  • LIDAR sensors are used in places to detect objects and give a 3D perception of the object.
  • Worked on M8 , S3 , S3-2 sensors
  • Manual Feature testing.
  • Working on Quanergy - Q-Guard and Q-View platforms
  • Completed 3 releases successfully before estimated time-span ( Q-Guard, Q-View Bahama, Q-View cayman).
  • Collaborated with developers to diagnose root causes of defects and implement targeted solutions.
  • Supported successful product launches by identifying critical issues during beta testing phases.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices for test engineering, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.

Software Test Engineer

HCL Technologies Ltd
08.2010 - 04.2014
  • Experience in making test plans for different features, presenting test plan reviews, executing test cases, filing and tracking defects.
  • Finding defects at an early stage of testing, following up the defects through team track,TR,Extra view.
  • ELKHOUND :Features Undertaken: Port Security, DHCP, Radius Authentication, AAA Authentication.
  • NI5.3 Duration: September 2011 - August 2012
  • Features undertaken: RADIUS Support for Type-95 NAS-IPv6-Address Attribute, TCP Rate-Limiting, Controlling fan speed
  • NI5.4 Duration: September 2012 - Feb2013
  • Features Undertaken: RADIUS, Port Security, ACL
  • Regression( Networking L2/L3) Duration: March 2013-July 2013
  • Worked on regression.
  • Familiar with BEAST Automation tool.
  • PRM file creation.
  • Familiar with switches like Mercury, Callisto, Castor.
  • Taken Full ownership of regression runs in daily Sanity and Cat, successfully completed 4 releases.
  • Got customer appreciation, certificate and rewards for the work on time delivery.
  • Sustenance Duration: August 2013 - April 2014
  • Worked on customer found defects and also on patches
  • Reproduced many issues based on customer scenarios, verified fixed defects in patches
  • STP, VLAN ( Inner and Outer vlan ), OSPF, RADIUS, ACL.
  • Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge.
  • Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

FISAT - Mahatma Gandhi University
06.2010

Skills

VISA Status : PR Holder

  • Networking Manual & Automation testing
  • BNG : DHCP(v4/v6) IPOE(v4/v6)
  • Integrating/testing DHCP Client/server/Relay and proxy agents
  • L2 L3 Protocols
  • System Test/Performance tools: Webpsat,NEST,Netconf,PAMmemory tool
  • Protocols: OSPF,ISIS,ACL,TCP-IP,QOS,MPLS L2L3vpn,dot1q,qinq,LAG,L2connect
  • Virtual BNG
  • Spirent Test Center (STC)
  • IXIA (Traffic Generator)
  • N2X
  • Steel Belted Radius Server
  • AAA
  • Tacacs/Tacacs
  • Silver Creek
  • Wireshark packet capture
  • CDETS/ JIRA tools
  • Diameter
  • NSO-netconf
  • PAM-memory tool
  • NEST-infra process restart and reload tool
  • Webpsat
  • ARTS automated API Framework
  • TIMS tool
  • Windows 7/Linux
  • BROCADE Switches and Routers - MLX/MLXe4, XMR, CES, CER, ELKHOUND, Mercury, Callisto, Castor
  • CISCO - ASR9K (CXR, EXR, SRG)
  • HP Layer2 switches
  • ERICSSON Routers&switches
  • SECURITY Features : Port security, AAA authentication
  • Good Knowledge in Lab setup with routers and switches
  • L3ACL
  • L2ACL
  • GRE tunnel
  • PBR over GRE
  • IPFIX
  • An energetic, ambitious and result oriented professional with around 136 years of experience in L2-L3 Network Protocol Testing-NETWORKING (Manual & Automation)
  • Received appreciation from BROCADE for proactive approach in network testing and result
  • Received appreciation and award from HCL-Cisco for Handling Multiple testbeds and successfully delivering the release on time with good valuable number of defects and handling the entire release for BNG alone
  • Expertise in: Networking, TCP-IP, BNG, L2-L3 protocol & Security Features, control & data plane testing
  • Worked as a Quality Analyst (IP SQA) for client Brocade Communications Worked on multi vendor products, handling configurations with Brocade and switches and routers
  • Worked as Quality Analyst and Functional Verification Tester, Automation engineer (PERL), handling multiple platforms
  • Expertise in finding, debugging, reporting and reproducing issues in early stage of release

Languages

English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi

Reference

  • Father's Name: Alexander Mathew
  • Mother's Name: Jancy Alex
  • Date of Birth: 04/15/1987
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Designationsummary

  • Seniour Technical Lead Engineer in HCL for CISCO and HP , Bangalore (AUG 2024).
  • Lead Test Engineer in Spanidea (TCS) for Ericsson, Bangalore (past).
  • Software Test Engineer in HCL Technologies Ltd (Brocade), Chennai (past).

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information and facts stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Achievements


  • BROCADE PROACTIVE AWARD : Received award and appreciation from BROCADE for proactive approach in Network testing.
  • BEST EMPLOYEE AWARD HCL : Received appreciation and award from HCL-Cisco for Handling Multiple testbeds and successtully delivering the release on time with goodvaluable number of detects and handling the entire release For BNG.
  • SPANIDEA EMPLOYEE AWARD : Maintaining a Healthy relationship with client, building up and leading new project. Expertise in finding ,debugging, reporting and reproducing defects in early stage of release.
  • SPANIDEA BUSINESS AWARD : Increasing the business with QUANERGY USA and leading the entire project with client .

Timeline

Senior Technical Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies
09.2018 - 08.2024

Lead Test Engineer

Spanidea (QUANERGY USA)
11.2017 - 03.2018

Lead Test Engineer

Spanidea - TCS ( ERICSSON )
05.2014 - 09.2018

Software Test Engineer

HCL Technologies Ltd
08.2010 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

FISAT - Mahatma Gandhi University

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