I'm looking for a project manager role where I can really make an impact — bringing teams together, solving problems, and keeping things moving smoothly. I
UAOpen to opportunities
upfunda academy
@monishakg
Project management, system testing, and customer satisfaction. Founder of an edtech startup.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
Founder and CEO, Youthinu Inc | India Jan 2021 – Present
Gigamon | System Test Engineer | Santa Clara, CA, US July 2020 – Dec 2020
Nokia | System Test Engineer | Mountain View, CA, US Oct 2014 – Dec 2019
Starent Networks/Cisco | Software Test Engineer | Bengaluru, India Aug 2009 – Sep 2014
•Cisco Achievement Program Award for efficiently anchoring an automation project outsourced.
•STAR Award for effective testing of a Customer Escalation.
•Best Employee Award for IMS Testing during my first year at Starent Networks for best testing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
YOFounder and CEO
Youthinu
Jan 2021 - Mar 2025 (4 years 2 months)
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Founded Upfunda Academy under the startup YouthInU, focusing on logical math, coding, and
reasoning for kids aged 5 to 15.
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Managed end-to-end business operations, including strategic planning, curriculum development,
and teacher onboarding.
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Scaled operations to support 500+ students globally and manage a team of 20+ teachers.
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Created test cases and performed functional verification for Linux based Network Visibility Router.
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Created python test framework for testing application filtering and application metadata.
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Led system testing for LTE and 5G call flows on the 7750MG platform, collaborating with R&D.
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Developed a Python-based framework for fault identification, reducing troubleshooting time by 40%.
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Acted as the primary escalation point for customer support, resolving critical issues promptly.
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Managed cross-functional teams to address customer escalations and improve product reliability.
CSSoftware Test Engineer
Cisco Systems
Aug 2009 - Sep 2014 (5 years 1 month)
•Managed feature testing, automation, and customer escalations for LTE/4G mobility management.
•Led test strategy planning and execution for IMS Call-Models, RTP, SRTP, and interworking features.
•Acted as a bridge between customer support and product teams to enhance product performance.
•Recognized for successful test strategy execution and customer satisfaction improvement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUCollege of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
B.Tech, Information Technology
2005 - 2009
Grade: 8.5
Graduated with Honours.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
40k-100k USD
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