Vandana B N
@vandanabn
Highly experienced system software engineer with 15 years of expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly experienced system software engineer with 15 years of expertise in the design, development, and management of large-scale system software solutions. My work spans across various domains, including storage systems, distributed file systems, virtualization, embedded platforms, and Linux kernel subsystems. I have a proven track record of innovating and delivering technically complex products, contributing to open source projects, and enhancing system performance.
Throughout my career, I have engineered solutions that significantly improve data fetching performance and reduce latency. For instance, at Lilac Cloud, I developed a peer-to-peer data optimization solution for CDN edge infrastructure. My experience also includes working with the Linux Foundation, where I enhanced the Vivid virtual video driver and integrated predictive memory reclamation algorithms into Linux’s VM subsystem. My tenure at Hewlett Packard Enterprise involved designing a Linux-based distributed filesystem and implementing critical algorithms for consistency and high availability.
I am passionate about leveraging my skills to tackle challenging problems and contribute to innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can share my knowledge and learn from others, and I am eager to take on new challenges that allow me to grow both personally and professionally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Software Developer
Lilac Cloud
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)
Engineered a peer-to-peer data optimization solution for CDN edge infrastructure, resulting in a prototype with enhanced data fetching performance. Implemented kernel-based data retrieval from peer edge servers to achieve lower latency and higher throughput compared to traditional methods.
Linux Kernel Developer
Skycoin
May 2020 - Aug 2020 (3 months)
Performed board bring-up for custom ARM-based Skycoin devices, enabling the initial Linux kernel boot. Ported and configured the Linux kernel and bootloader (e.g., U-Boot) for the target hardware. Developed and integrated LCD drivers to ensure proper hardware functionality within the Linux environment.
Linux Kernel Developer
Linux Foundation
Aug 2019 - Nov 2019 (3 months)
Enhanced the Vivid virtual video driver by developing and integrating emulation support for metadata streams and touch input devices. Integrated a predictive memory reclamation algorithm, leveraging linear regression, into Linux
VM subsystem to forecast and prevent memory exhaustion.
Senior System Software Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Jan 2010 - Mar 2019 (9 years 2 months)
Contributed to the design and development of a Linux-based distributed filesystem, utilizing the underlying scale-out architecture and management capabilities of Ibrix integrated with HP 3PAR File persona. Worked on the core design of a next-gen file system with agile capacity and unified management, supporting a rich set of file protocols along with core file data services. Improved the robustnes
Embedded Software Engineer
Tata Elxsi Ltd
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 11 months)
Developed Linux Target Mode Driver for FCoE protocol, including interaction with SCST backend and support for FC primitives. Built embedded multimedia player for iMX31 and BCM7440 platforms supporting MPEG, DVB-H, and audio/video playback.
Application of Wavelet Transform
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Feb 2007 - May 2007 (3 months)
Developed a wavelet-based image compression solution for satellite imagery using Haar wavelets. Implemented multi-resolution decomposition, compression, and reconstruction for effective storage and transmission.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IGNOU
MA Philosophy, Philosophy
Completed a Master of Arts in Philosophy, focusing on the intersection of philosophy and artificial intelligence. Wrote a dissertation titled 'Philosophy and AI – An Epistemological View'.
Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a major in Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computer science and engineering.
Govt. Junior College, Chikkamagalur
II PUC, General Studies
Completed pre-university coursework, which serves as a foundation for higher education. Studied a broad curriculum to prepare for university-level studies.
St. Joseph's Convent Girls' High School, Chikkamagalur
10th Grade, General Studies
Completed 10th grade education, fulfilling the requirements for secondary schooling. Gained fundamental knowledge across various subjects.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Research Project, Satellite Image Processing
Conducted a research project on the application of Wavelet Transform in Satellite Image Processing. Developed a wavelet-based image compression solution using Haar wavelets, implementing multi-resolution decomposition, compression, and reconstruction.
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