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Divya Kannan

@divyakannan

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QA-focused software engineer specializing in Python automation and network virtualization testing.

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can lead test automation and validation for network software, work cross-functionally, and drive quality improvements in virtualized environments.

I am a QA-focused software engineer with 4+ years of experience in manual and Python-based automation testing, primarily validating regression for network software. I specialize in pyATS integration, test planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable releases.

I have extensive end-to-end testing experience on Cisco N9000v across ESXi OVA, KVM QCOW2 and Vagrant, and have led teams to validate vulnerabilities and virtualization features for major customers like Google. I frequently partner with product and documentation teams to deliver customer-facing release notes and updates.

My accomplishments include integrating pyATS into regression pipelines, raising PSIRT vulnerabilities with Synopsys Defensics, building solution testbeds for development, and leading teams of engineers to improve test coverage and product quality across releases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineer II

Cisco Systems

Nov 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Led test planning and regression automation for Cisco N9000v virtualized environments, improving test coverage and streamlining release validation across multiple OSes and major releases.

Python PyATS VMware ESXi KVM Vagrant Git

Software Engineer I

Cisco Systems

Feb 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 9 months)

Integrated pyATS automation into regression pipelines, led a 5-person integration team, and validated virtualization and routing vulnerabilities across Cisco N9000, XE and XR platforms.

PyATS Python Synopsys Defensics Jenkins Git Virtualization

Trainee Software Engineer

KloudOne

May 2020 - Jul 2020 (2 months)

Completed training in Python, PostgreSQL and DevOps tooling and gained hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible and cloud platforms (AWS EC2, GKE).

Python PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes Terraform Ansible AWS

Customer Service Associate

Sutherland

Aug 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Provided real-time email and live chat support for Amazon customers, resolving product and order issues and collaborating with internal teams to escalate complex cases.

Customer Support Live Chat Email Support Customer Escalation Communication Troubleshooting