Satish Kumar Guptha Aleti
Lead Engineer
Singapore,singapore
Summary
Automation, DevOps, and Testing Specialist with over 14 years of experience. Expertise in network/security automation development, testing, and tooling support. Proficient in Python, Ansible, CI/CD, and various networking tools. Extensive experience in manual, regression, sanity, functional, and feature testing. Skilled in automating network and security operations. Experienced in database technologies including SQLite3, MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Worked on UI development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flask technologies. Worked in network datacenter, SDN, and security device projects, including Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco Identity Service Engine.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Engineer/Manager(Network/Security/Devops)
Synapxe LTD
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced firewall forms in ServiceNow with client-side and server-side scripts.
- Streamlined firewall change requests through customized catalogue items.
- Developed reports in AlgoSec for firewall configuration management.
- Automated execution of Python scripts using Ansible playbooks on AAP.
- Created user-friendly playbook templates in AAP for AlgoSec operations.
- Implemented a Pytest framework for automating firewall configurations and validations.
- Integrated the Pytest framework with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
- Automated end-to-end deployment of network security changes by integrating ServiceNow, Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), and AlgoSec using REST APIs.
- Managed change requests based on RITM, extracted relevant firewall devices, and dynamically deployed and verified changes across firewalls to ensure successful implementation.
NSO/Tooling/Automation(Network/Security)
Credit Agricole
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed Python scripts for network compliance reports in routers and switches.
- Built pre- and post-comparison UI tools.
- Automated EOL and EOS device reports in Netshot.
- Created IP address comparison reports integrated with Grafana.
- Developed scripts for server parameter thresholds integrated with Jira via REST API.
- Managed network issue alerts.
- Utilized Flask for backend development.
- Implemented JavaScript for frontend logic.
Senior SDET
Capgemini
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Project 1: Cisco Optical Network Controller
- Automated ONC features and RESTful API data retrieval.
- Utilized Kubernetes for daily image testing.
- Filed and tracked bugs in Jira within Agile Scrum.
- Project 2: Automatic Inline Returner Application
- Automated end-to-end testing using Python and RESTful APIs.
- Used Docker for daily image testing.
- Automated UI and log module tests, inventory modules, and CLI tests for 2k/4k devices.
Automation/Manual Test Engineer
TCS
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Project 1: Nexus3k & Nexus9k
- Automated and enhanced scripts for Sanity/Regression suites.
- Managed traffic pattern failures using IXIA.
- Troubleshot and enhanced L2/L3 feature suites.
- Project 2: Application Centric Infrastructure Controller
- Upgraded hardware and monitored traffic using Wireshark.
- Managed regression and functional testing.
- Developed automation scripts using the INSIEME framework.
- Tested EPG feature using APIC.
- Automated cases related to tor reload, spine reload in tor CLI.
- Automated cases related to FI reload CLI.
- Automated interface flapping, enable/disable cases in APIC GUI.
- Automated power-off/power-on bulk VM operations.
- Automated service provider contract management in APIC GUI.
- Automated EPG migration across EPGs.
- Automated tunnel count verification in TOR before/after reload.
- Automated VIBS upgrade in ESX.
- Automated VMNIC management in ESX from vm-name.
- Automated IP address assignment to VM and initiated ping to new IP.
- Automated OPFLEX check and VEM status in ESX.
- Automated EPG resolution on demand to immediate in APIC GUI.
Automation/Manual Test Engineer
HCL
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Project 1: Cisco Prime Infrastructure
- Tested AAA authentication, configuration management, and general logging.
- Conducted functional testing for data migration, user management, and virtual domains.
- Automated UI and performance metrics pages using the WALTER framework.
- Worked on functional testing for Configuration Management.
- Conducted feature testing for General Logging, grouping module, Admin RBAC, and user preferences.
- Involved in test case execution using manual & automation and executing scripts, analyzing results, and developing test reports.
- Project 2: Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
- Tested 802.1x authentication, profiling, guest services, and posture features.
- Conducted backup/restore and authentication/authorization testing.
TAC-Support (Networking)
TCS e-Serve
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware.
- Resolved technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
- Documented troubleshooting and problem resolution steps.
- Escalated issues as necessary to ensure resolution.
- Supported network operations and maintenance.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Lords Institute of Engineering And Technology
Hyderabad 04.2005 - 04.2009
Skills
Proficient in Python
ITCL
Ruby on Rails development
Java application development
HTML coding expertise
Experienced in CSS styling
Database querying
Skilled in JavaScript programming
Flask application expertise
WALTER
INSIEME
Experienced with Pytest framework
Selenium automation
ServiceNow implementation expertise
Experience with AlgoSec
Experience with Ansible automation solutions
Automated deployment processes
Jira project management
API documentation tool
Linux system management
Experience with NoSQL databases
Git repository management
Certification
CCNA
Timeline
Lead Engineer/Manager(Network/Security/Devops)
Synapxe LTD
08.2023 - Current
NSO/Tooling/Automation(Network/Security)
Credit Agricole
07.2022 - 08.2023
Senior SDET
Capgemini
06.2019 - 07.2022
Automation/Manual Test Engineer
TCS
01.2015 - 05.2019
Automation/Manual Test Engineer
HCL
02.2012 - 01.2015
TAC-Support (Networking)
TCS e-Serve
09.2009 - 01.2012
B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Lords Institute of Engineering And Technology
04.2005 - 04.2009
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/10/88
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married