Prasad Muddala

Experience

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  CommScope

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  As an Engineer 1 in the Research and Development (R&D) department, I played a crucial role in advancing product innovation and ensuring quality through various testing and automation tasks. My key responsibilities included:1. PhyByPass Sanity Automation (Initial Integration Testing and Automation)Description: Led the end-to-end automation of gNodeB (gNb) build sanity, developing comprehensive test scenarios and handling debugging. Enhanced test cases to reduce execution time, improving efficiency.Releases Worked On: Contributed to releases 6.5, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, and 8.1, ensuring high standards and performance.Modes: Worked on both Time Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) modes, demonstrating versatility.2. GUI Automation Using Python and Selenium WebDriverDescription: Automated General Functionality Sanity testing for the DAS Era GUI Portal using Python and Selenium WebDriver. Created robust scripts to ensure reliability and improve the user experience, identifying and resolving issues efficiently.3. CBRS 4G Regression Testing and DebuggingDescription: Conducted regression testing on CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) builds, focusing on the SAS-CBSD message flow and operations of PAL (Priority Access License) and GAA (General Authorized Access). Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and system reliability.My contributions in these areas showcased strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to enhancing product quality and performance, significantly supporting the successful development and deployment of innovative technologies in the R&D sector. Show less

  • Engineer I, R&D

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Trainee Engineer

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
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  RUCKUS Networks

  Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

  QA Engineer

  As a QA Engineer at Ruckus Networks ( BU of CommScope), I was responsible for ensuring the robustness and reliability of FastIron OS-based ICX Switches, particularly focusing on Layer 2 protocols automation and security features.Layer 2 Protocols Automation I have worked on-Port Mac Security (PMS): Automated testing to ensure only authorized devices could connect, preventing unauthorized access.QA Ownership & Automation of Security FeaturesI led the QA efforts for various security features, automating their testing processes:IPv4/v6 Security Features:DHCP Snooping: Validated DHCP server assignments and blocked unauthorized responses, automating the prevention of DHCP snooping attacks.Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI): Automated ARP packet validation to prevent ARP spoofing.IP Source Guard (IPSG): Restricted IP traffic on untrusted interfaces to DHCP-snooping binding table entries, automating this validation.Malformed DHCP Packet Detection: Automated tests to identify and handle malformed DHCP packets, ensuring network stability.Performance and Scale TestingConducted comprehensive performance and scale testing to evaluate security features across different platforms. Show less

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  Outlier

  Sept 2024 - Nov 2024

  AI Model Trainer & Task Reviewer

  Trained AI models in mathematics and Python, focusing on identifying reasoning and logical errors by presenting complex mathematical questions.Collaborated with a team to review and provide feedback on tasks completed by other candidates, ensuring high-quality deliverables.Contributed to improving the accuracy and performance of AI models through iterative training and testing methodologies.

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  Infoblox

  Nov 2024 - now

  QA Engineer

  QA and automation of UDDI