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• Over 4.5 years of experience in "Data Storage" and "Telecom", with a focus on storage technologies in recent years.• Currently working on testing and certifying storage product NetBackup with vendors like - Public: AWS, Azure, IBM, Oracle OCI, Dell EMC, Ali-Cloud and industry leading cloud storage providers - Private/On-prem: NetApp OnTap & StorageGRID, Fujitsu Eternus. • Involved in certifying Open Storage (OST) plugins for NetBackup, provided by vendors like Dell Data Domain and NEC Hydra, across multiple releases.• Validating technologies such as "Cloud Object Storage", "Data protection (immutability)", Tape storage, NDMP, and data replication etc.• Experienced with Marketplace solutions for NetBackup, including deployment and certification on platforms such as Amazon, Azure, and Google Marketplace.• Hands-on experience with storage lab and virtualization using VMware.• Implementing automation tools for storage systems using Python, leveraging relevant libraries to improve efficiency and streamline testing processes.• Solid understanding of SDLC and STLC processes, with experience in defect tracking & life cycle.• Competent in identifying test automation scope, developing and maintaining automation frameworks and test scripts using Python.• Led key initiatives within QA teams, collaborating with cross-functional groups to drive quality assurance and ensure timely product releases.