Kushal Wathore
Shrewsbury, MA 774-***-**** ************@*****.*** 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