Sathesh Suseendran is an accomplished Principal Software Test Lead at Broadcom (Brocade Communication Systems Unit), bringing extensive expertise in Network Management System Monitoring and Automation to his role. Currently leading a diverse team of 40 members across the United States and India, he has established himself as a seasoned professional in enterprise network management and testing. As a Principal Test Lead specializing in FC SAN Management Products, he demonstrates exceptional hands-on experience in Network Management System (NMS) testing of both SAN and LAN devices, with comprehensive skills in functionality, regression, integration, performance, scalability, longevity, and usability testing.
Throughout his career, Sathesh has successfully managed teams across geographical boundaries and developed strategic approaches to test automation. His technical proficiency spans automation tools and languages, including Python, JavaScript, QF Test, and Selenium, while his deep understanding of networking protocols such as SATA, FCP, FCIP, iFCP, SNMP, FICON, MPLS, and STP enables him to tackle complex testing scenarios. His commitment to professional development is evidenced by his certifications as a Brocade Certified Fabric Professional, Fabric Designer, Ethernet Fabric Engineer, and vRouter Engineer.
Sathesh's career has progressed steadily from Member Technical Staff in 2006 to his current Principal role in December 2023, consistently contributing to critical projects, including OEM qualifications, customer support, technical training, and technical white papers. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore. In his current role, he oversees release planning, requirement selection, project backlog management, and plays a crucial role in demonstrating new features to management, testing product scalability, and supporting customer queries while leading SQA sustenance issues and providing technical training to support engineers.