Network Engineer Test

RAKESH ROUT

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Phone: 408-***-**** Email: **********@*****.**.** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-rout-86228046/ Professional Summary

Results-driven QA Test Engineer with 19 years of experience in networking and telecom domains. Expert in solution and feature testing using both manual and automated methodologies. Proven track record of delivering optimized performance during test cycles, leading cross-functional teams, and driving quality improvements. Skilled in Agile & Scrum methodologies with strong expertise in test planning, execution, debugging, and defect reproduction.

Core Competencies

Technologies & Protocols: Segment Routing (SR-MPLS & SRv6), L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN, MVPN, BGP, LDP, MPLS, OSPF, ISIS, BFD, LFA-RLFA-TiLFA, VRRP, Layer-3 Routing, Layer-2 Switching, IRB, Clock recoveries (SyncE, BITS, 10MHz), CES (SAToP, CESoP), ATM, DSL, LTE, WiMax, SONIC, AI

Scripting Languages: Python, VB Script

Tools: IXIA, JIRA, TestRail

Methodologies: Agile & Scrum

Professional Experience

Ciena – San Jose, CA

Software Engineer III Dec 2013 – Present

- Led solution and feature testing initiatives across multiple telecom platforms, achieving a 30% reduction in post-deployment defects.

- Gathered customer requirements and created JIRA stories.

- Designed lab test topologies to optimize release cycles and reduce test bed revamps.

- Executed comprehensive test plans, improving test coverage by 25%.

- Automated regression test suites using Python and VB Script, reducing manual efforts by 40%.

- Reviewed automation scripts and expected outputs.

- Collaborated in Agile & Scrum teams for timely high-quality releases.

- Led war room activities to resolve critical issues, improving system uptime by 20%.

- Conducted defect reproduction and test escape analysis.

- Mentored junior QA engineers and led cross-functional teams. Ericsson – San Jose, CA

PLM Engineer (Product Line Maintenance & Management) Feb 2012 – Dec 2013

- Supported LTE EPC gateway (SGW + PGW) testing across interfaces (S1-U, S11, S5/S8).

- Reproduced field issues, conducted FOA testing, and handled customer escalations.

- Participated in bug scrubbing and blocker issue resolution.

- Performed root cause analysis and validated fixes with QA.

- Provided on-call and field deployment support.

Tellabs (via HCL) – Santa Clara, CA

Technical Lead Dec 2010 – Feb 2012

- Led WiMAX system testing including handovers, idle mode, and L3 forwarding.

- Managed lab infrastructure and test execution (manual + automation).

- Coordinated onsite-offshore teams.

- Delivered test plans and defect reports.

- Performed log analysis and documentation.

Juniper (via HCL) – Chennai, India

Senior Test Engineer May 2007 – Nov 2010

- Tested mobile backhaul solutions with QoS, SyncE, CES, L2VPN, TDM, ATM, SAToP/CESoP.

- Developed test plans for conformance, performance, and interoperability.

- Collaborated with developers and test managers to optimize test coverage.

- Involved in test automation and script analysis.

- Led test bed setup and maintenance.

- Participated in documentation and reviews.

LSI (via HCL) – Chennai, India

Test Engineer May 2006 – May 2007

- Validated ATM pseudowire and IPv4/MPLS-based features using Adtech and SmartBits.

- Automated test execution using TCL framework.

Education

MBA (Project Management), Sikkim Manipal University – 2010 MCA (Master Of Computer Application), OUAT – 2003

BSc (Physics Honors), Utkal University – 2000

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