Experienced software professional with a demonstrated history of working on various computer networking software in the semiconductor industry. Work spanning over generic compute processors, to Network Processors to specialized SoCs to latest IPU/DPUs. Expert in designing and development of Network Data Plane software along with Control Plane software on general processors or on SoCs having multiple hardware accelerators. Deep knowledge of networking protocols to build L2/L3 networks (Ethernet/VxLAN/IPvX), L4 transport (UDP/TCP) and Secure Networks (IPsec). Experience of building last mile wireline (DSLAM) and backhaul for wireless access networks (LTE/5G Base Stations). Hands on experience with virtualization/containerization techniques. Expert at embedded C programming for Linux based networking equipments (Routers/Switches), P4 programming for P4 programmable devices, design & development of processor specific micro-code for specialized SoCs. Experience of working on open source platforms such as DPDK, IPDK, ODP, OVS, etc.. Deep knowledge of computer architecture and leveraging it to build optimum embedded software for multi-core processors. Extensive working experience and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.Decades long experience of building software for different SoCs (SnowRidge, Axxia), with embedded Intel / ARM processors and multiple hardware acceleration components for classification, inline and look-aside encryption/decryption and QoS. Expert at building Data Plane software and leveraging hardware offloads (on Intel IPUs a.k.a SmartNICs) for high data rate and low latency, while also providing interface to customer application for dynamic configurations at high update rates. Experience of building containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.Always hands on, contributing directly while guiding large and geographically distributed team in delivering software to multiple Tier-1 Service Providers. Collaborating closely with hardware teams to define product features and provide use cases. Decades long experience of leading through multiple phases of large software projects -- starting from providing RFI response, requirement discussions and agreement with customer, helping management with planning and feature prioritization, system/component design and implementation, guiding QA team towards system testing, performance optimization and fine tuning, final product delivery and maintenance. Always working in agile mode, aiding in continuous integration & continuous delivery.