Aboli Makarand Kulkarni

I’m a Computer Networking graduate from NC State with hands-on experience in routing, switching, and network automation.

At Arista Networks, I worked on validating L2/L3 features on the EOS platform, automating test workflows in Python, and troubleshooting large-scale BGP and OSPF deployments. This gave me practical exposure to how modern networks are built, tested, and scaled.

I’m CCNA-certified and skilled in core protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRRP, VXLAN) and tools such as Pytest, TextFSM, and Docker. My interests lie at the intersection of networking and software — automating network validation, developing testing frameworks, and improving system reliability.

I’m looking to contribute to teams building next-generation networking solutions, whether in network testing, automation, or cloud infrastructure.

Hands-on software and network engineer with experience in feature validation, automation, and connectivity testing on large-scale systems. At Arista Networks, validated routing and switching features (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, IPv6, VXLAN) on EOS platforms using Python and Linux-based tools. Collaborated with development teams to triage defects, verify fixes, and strengthen automation workflows. Experienced with CI/CD, test frameworks (Pytest), and data analysis for system optimization. Academic and project background spans network security, IoT, and cloud-integrated systems, with practical exposure to embedded environments, encryption protocols, and wireless networking.

M.S. in Computer Networking Engineering from North Carolina State University (May 2025). Coursework included Switched Network Management, Routed Network Design, Cloud Computing, Network Security, IoT Applications, and Wireless Networking. Built strong foundations in routing protocols, network automation, and system-level testing through applied projects and lab work.