Kushal Wathore

Shrewsbury, MA 774-***-**** adiub2@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Summary

Software engineer with total 9 years of experiences. 3 years of experience in Testing, and automation. 6 years of experience of development in implementing complex information technology and software development solutions for global companies. Designed, developed, and built software packages customized to both internal and external stakeholder for testing, bug fixing, and automation.

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Windows and Linux/Unix variants

Programming Languages: Python, Perl

Scripting Language: Shell scripting, Power shell scripting

Web Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, REST, Django, Flask

Database: SQL, MongoDB

Software Tools: Bugzilla, Jira, Launchpad, HPE ALM/Agile Manager, SVN, Github

DevOps & Automation: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes

Cloud Computing: OpenStack (IaaS), AWS

Other: SVN, GIT, YUM, Process Automation, Docker

Professional Experience

CAPGEMINI — USA

Senior Development Engineer August 2015-Present

Contributing to open source Cinder project of OpenStack for leading storage vendor as a key developer

Owning and implementing new storage array features for HPE into OpenStack including cloning, replication, and more, allowing Capgemini to service more clients and sell the HPE product to a wider audience

Responsible for design, implementation, and enhancement of the system interface layer.

Creating, updating, and executing Python Automation Test scripts for Openstack related development using tempest framework.

Performing certification and validation of Cinder/Manila drivers with the Devstack, RHOSP (RHEL)

Providing field root-cause analysis, bug fixes, patch and hot-fix releases for operational and storage issues.

Working cross-functionally with business/functional analysts and software & solution architects in ensuring that programs and systems function as intended.

CALSOFT — INDIA

Senior Development Engineer September 2013-August 2015

Manage Phoenix, an on-site network backup software for a Windows and Linux datacenter

Collect data and information regarding backup content and procedures for virtual machines

Designed, developed, and maintained VMware backup and restore plugin

Maintain cloud-based restoration procedures and protocol using VMware

Created, updated, and executed Python Automation test scripts for VMware plugin and unit tests

IGATE — INDIA

Senior Software Engineer June 2010-June 2013

Built tool to automate the process for monitoring the health of and upgrading the operating system of the StoreServ HPE storage array

Manage StoreServ dual interface involving a front-end PHP and a Shell/Python-based back-end.

Created and iterated unit test cases to optimize software performance in various operating scenarios

Performed root-cause analysis/implemented solutions for bugs reported by quality assurance/end users.

Created, updated, and executed unit tests and Python Automation test scripts for service processors

Maintained and verified graphical user interface and command line interface for EMC products

Automated test cases in Perl for internal use

Performed interoperability and log driver testing on EMC arrays, legacy arrays, and Windows hosts

Verified and validates EMC storage array logs created by CLI scripts

Education

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Telecommunication

Certifications and Awards

‘STAR’ Award for demonstrating excellent skills on niche technologies including OpenStack Capgemini

L2 Certification in Python & UNIX Capgemini

L1 Certification in Python & UNIX Capgemini

Certificate of Appreciation for Significant Contribution Hewlett-Packard Enterprises Ltd.

‘Pat on the Back’ award for excellent performance IGATE

EMCISA (EMC Information Storage Associate) EMC

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