Najma Vali
@najmavali
I lead storage software quality engineering and test automation for Dell EMC PowerMax solutions.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Dell EMC, I lead end-to-end quality efforts for SDNAS within the PowerMax group, ensuring reliable storage solutions.
I test local and remote replication, file migration, filesystem operations, upgrades, and hardware replacements. I also drive performance testing with Workload Wisdom, VDBench, and VJTree, partnering with developers to resolve defects.
I've automated approximately 80% of test cases using Python and integration tools. Previously, at Tata Consultancy Services, I maintained 2,500+ ONTAP test scripts and built Perl tools for log parsing, command generation, and client prechecks.
My background spans storage, SAN interoperability, virtualization, cloud technologies, and test automation across Dell EMC, NetApp, Cloudbyte, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro. I also hold patents for software problem analysis and blockchain-based initiator access control.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Leading end-to-end solutions within the PowerMax group to ensure quality and reliability of the SDNAS product. Automating approximately 80% of test cases using Python and other integration tools.
Planned and scheduled release and patch level test programs. Responsible for running and maintenance of 2500+ scripts across different releases of ONTAP testing SCSI, iSCSI, and FC functionality.
Senior QA Engineer
Cloudbyte India Technology
Apr 2015 - Jan 2016 (9 months)
Performed basic provisioning, performance testing, and pull-push of DELL MD3060e disks. Conducted Elastistor interoperability testing with different OSes and databases.
Started career in Wipro Technologies in 2009 in the NetApp account. Responsible for SAN interoperability testing against different Linux releases and updating the interoperability matrix.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New Horizon College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, India.
Great Learning
Postgraduate Diploma, Cloud Computing
Postgraduate Diploma in Cloud Computing from Great Learning.
Great Learning
Postgraduate Program, AI/ML Technologies
Postgraduate Program in AI/ML Technologies from Great Learning.
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Location
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