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AJUN MUKUND

167B St, Surrey, BC

Summary

Experienced Python developer and test automation engineer with a successful track record leading automation teams and creating effective test frameworks. Goal is to leverage extensive Python programming skills and expertise in CI/CD pipelines to contribute to the growth and success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Software Engineer

Zscaler
01.2024 - Current
  • Setting up/configuring the network, database, high availability services, run software updates;
  • Performing OS Security audits;
  • Creating and maintaining highly scalable software;
  • Designing and creating technical documentation;
  • Researching, analyzing, and integrating technical information to design, develop, and test Zscaler OS;
  • Planning, designing, and coordinating the development, installation, integration, and operation of computer-based systems;
  • Testing and automating OS system configurations for software packages;
  • Performing various hardware bring-ups & verify with FreeBSD/Linux OS;
  • Coordinating teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems;
  • Designing, developing test plan, and verifying Zscaler software products that implements various protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, Encryption technologies;
  • Developing Programs using various programming languages such as C and write scripts using Python for test automation development;
  • Debugging and troubleshooting issues within Zscaler products running on Unix systems;
  • Identifying issues and technical interdependencies and suggest possible solutions;
  • Assisting in the development and delivery of training to cross-functional teams;
  • Recreating complex customer and production-reported issues to determine root cause and verifying the fix.; and,
  • Performing other duties consistent with the role

Technical Lead

Aryaka Networks Inc
01.2016 - 10.2023
  • Lead a team of 5 automation engineers, providing guidance and mentorship for test framework development and automation testing
  • Design and implemented robust test frameworks using Python, enabling efficient test case creation, execution, and reporting
  • Worked on testing and automation of an SDWAN features Route search engine (RSE), Multizone DHCP Server, Relay, LHC, VARP,NAT,Qos,RIP.
  • Set up automation servers, user profiles, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, resulting in streamlined test automation processes
  • Experience in FreeBSD / Unix OS testing, OS installation using USB or UEFI, DPDK, Drivers, Networking
  • Good kernel and hardware debugging skills
  • Vulnerability/Compliance scanners like Nessus and Testing Experience of Proxy/Firewall


  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage of system functionality and performance
  • Utilized Jira, SVN, GIT and Confluence for task management, version control, and team collaboration
  • Designed and implemented automated test scripts using pytest and Python, reducing manual testing efforts and increasing test coverage
  • Conducted regular code reviews and provided feedback to ensure the quality and maintainability of automation scripts
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of L2-L7 protocol stack, including TCP/IP, IPSec, UDP, firewall IP tables.
  • Collaborated with network engineering teams to validate network configurations and protocols such as RIP, STP, DHCP, VARP, and FTP
  • Worked on automation of AWS EC2 with python Boto3
  • Automated Jira, SVN, reviewboard task (Api automation)
  • Leveraged Docker and AWS EC2 VPC for test environment provisioning and orchestration
  • Contributed to the implementation of infrastructure as code using Terraform, ensuring consistent and scalable test environments.

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies (Ericsson)
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Fixing issues and implementing new enhancements on the ARTS framework, ensuring stability and efficiency of test automation processes
  • Developed a tool that automatically retrieves and starts new builds, enabling efficient smoke testing
  • Created libraries to support the test team in executing test cases and improving test efficiency
  • Collaborated proactively with QA and development teams to replicate and validate key customer profiles, ensuring accurate testing and validation of system functionality
  • Developed tools to assist the QA team in reserving testbeds, optimizing resource allocation and test environment management
  • Designed and implemented a test result summary tool, providing managers with a consolidated view of test results across the team
  • Implemented test automation frameworks using pytest, increasing test coverage and reducing manual testing efforts
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive testing of software applications
  • Developed tools to streamline test execution and result analysis, improving the overall efficiency of the testing process.

Senior Automation Engineer

Incedo (IB technology)
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Developed and implemented an automation framework for the Atlantis project, enabling efficient and scalable test automation
  • Fixed automation bugs reported by manual test engineers, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of automated test results
  • Worked closely with the team to address script issues, optimizing test execution and improving the overall efficiency of the automation process
  • Designed and developed a tool for finding card details of the testbed, streamlining test setup and configuration
  • Created a tool for booking test setups and devices, improving resource allocation and test environment management
  • Developed a GUI tool using Perl/TK for Regression and Sanity runs, enhancing test execution and result analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Technology -

Kannur University
Kannur, Kerala

Skills

  • Python
  • Pytest
  • Boto3
  • Exsi
  • Terraform
  • Vmware
  • Jenkins,GitLab
  • SVN,GIT
  • JIRA,Fisheye,Confluence
  • Tshark,Traffic generators,Spirent,ab, TC, iperf, hping,Nping,Wget,Curl,
  • Linux,Unix,FreeBsd,CentOS,Windows,Mac
  • Perl,Tcl, VB, Mysql

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Received gold awards X 4, Silver awards X 6, Applause X 5. For the development of an industry-standard test automation framework and accomplished the automation of numerous features within tight deadlines. (Aryaka Networks)
  • Received an Uttkarsh Award. For the development of an automation framework specifically designed to empower non-programmers, enabling them to automate features effortlessly and efficiently. (Aryaka Networks)
  • Recognized with an innovation award for developing a tool that reduced manpower requirements, resulting in $45k in savings. The tool was featured on the HCL value portal. (HCL - Ericsson)

Operating Systems

  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Mac

Personal Information

Visa Status: Open Work Permit - Canada

Timeline

Senior QA Software Engineer

Zscaler
01.2024 - Current

Technical Lead

Aryaka Networks Inc
01.2016 - 10.2023

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies (Ericsson)
08.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Automation Engineer

Incedo (IB technology)
08.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Technology -

Kannur University

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