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Network Test Engineer at Microchip Technology | Software QA | Layer 2 Protocol Testing | Passionate about Networking & Automation

About

I’m a Network Test Engineer with 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance, network protocol testing, and validation at Microchip Technology. I have hands-on experience in functional and regression testing, Layer 2 networking protocols, defect analysis, and release validation, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable networking solutions. My technical expertise includes VLAN, STP, LACP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, IGMP, Linux, JIRA, Git, and TCL scripting. I enjoy troubleshooting complex issues, identifying root causes, and ensuring product quality through effective testing and validation. Currently, I’m expanding my knowledge in DevOps technologies, including AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, and CI/CD, while continuing to grow my expertise in networking, automation, and software quality. I’m always open to connecting with professionals, learning new technologies, and exploring opportunities where I can contribute and grow.

Location

Hyderabad

AI stack

openai

githubcopilot

ChatGPT

Work experience

Engineer 1 SQA at Microchip Technology Inc., Jun 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Perform functional, regression, and validation testing for Layer 2 networking protocols, ensuring product quality and reliability. Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation strategies based on product requirements and design specifications. Analyze test results, investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and track issues using JIRA. Maintain TCL-based automation scripts and support test automation activities using Python. Collaborate with development, architecture, and validation teams to validate networking features and support successful software releases. Perform board bring-up, firmware flashing, hardware validation, and customer issue reproduction to improve product stability.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Anurag group of institutions