NAVYA SANDRA
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Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MA (GPA: 3.9)
Master of Science, Telecommunications System Management Dec 2017
Relevant Courses: Telecom Architecture, Telecom Business Management, Project Management, Data Networking, IoT, SDN
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communications Engineering May 2006
Expertise/Skills
Experienced Quality Analyst with 9 years of rich experience in Telecommunications
Proficient in Fulfillment, Assurance, Billing and OSS/BSS implementations
Comprehensive knowledge in layer 2 and layer 3 protocol testing, data networking, NMS/EMS
Expert in test management and agile methodologies
Programming Languages : Python, Bash shell scripting, mysql
Technologies : SDN, Openstack, IoT
Software Tools : Bugzilla, JIRA, HP ALM, Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark
Operating Systems : Unix, Linux
Networking Protocols : DNS, DHCP, OSPF, MPLS, HSRP, STP, LAG, VLAN, SNMP, IGMP
Professional Experience
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Fundamentals of communication systems Sept 2017 – present
Compiled and graded quizzes and assignments for graduate students
Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent), Mountain View, CA
Software Test Engineer - Intern Jan 2017 – Jun 2017
Automated Openstack installation using python and bash scripting for Mitaka, newton and ocata releases, reducing the manual effort by 85%
Analyzed the throughput of different test topologies of mobile gateway using IXIA traffic generator
Netcracker Technology Solutions, Hyderabad, India - Leading OSS/BSS Solution Provider
Quality Assurance System Analyst Oct 2013 – May 2015
Successfully led and tested highly complex features of Integrated Communications Operations Management System(ICOMS) with zero production defects
Delivered high quality test results by diagnosing, reporting and tracking several critical defects
Provided key inputs to business analysts and developers on the testability of requirements during reviews and conducted multiple SME knowledge sharing sessions for QA group of 150 employees
Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad, India - $80 billion company and a global leader in IT services
IT Analyst May 2006 – Jun 2012
Provisioned multi-service access nodes (MSAN) including activation and logical inventory set up for British Telecom Broadband OSS network roll out at customer location in London
Built and tested the ELINE and ELAN services using Ethernet over MPLS/CES/SDH/OTN network
Special recognition form client for performing the diagnostics on BT VDSL modems and analyzing the trends of customers with a detailed analysis report.
Automated test cases for a web based VOIP provisioning system that reduced the manual effort by 43%
Academic Projects
Designed and implemented inter-networking strategy for a global organization using Cisco Packet Tracer
Designed a network and implemented DNS, DHCP, Web server, Firewall, Backup servers on Linux(Ubuntu)
Awards/Activities
Awarded Spotlight Employee Excellence Award at Netcracker Technology Solutions
Won 21C Converged Core Systems Delivery Achievement Award at British Telecom
Volunteered, donated and supported developmentally disabled children at Akshaya Kshetram in India