Hi, I'm Raajeshwaran Thiagarajan - Network Test Engineer at Google
I am a network engineer obsessed with the elegance of efficient data routing and automation. I thrive in challenging environments where I can solve complex infrastructural problems and build reliable systems.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed deep technical proficiency in network protocols through roles at Arista and Juniper Networks.
Currently specializes in network test engineering and automation for massive, high-scale global infrastructure.
Can help others by providing technical guidance on networking, automation workflows, and infrastructure reliability.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Growth
Built technical roots in electrical engineering and advanced telecommunications research at CU Boulder.
✦ Academic Excellence
✦ STEM Foundation
Core Industry Specialization
Deepened domain knowledge through critical test engineering roles at industry leaders Arista and Juniper Networks.
✦ Enterprise Experience
✦ Network Protocol Expert
High-Scale Systems Engineering
Transitioned to large-scale network environments at Google, focusing on massive traffic reliability.
✦ Global Scale
✦ Systems Reliability
💪🏻 Superpowers
Protocol Architecture Mastery
Deep technical expertise in core networking infrastructure
✦ Architects robust solutions using BGP, OSPF, and EVPN protocols.
✦ Optimizes data center traffic flow through advanced SDN methodologies.
✦ Ensures network stability by rigorously testing high-scale routing designs.
Automated Quality Engineering
Driving efficiency through code-driven network testing
✦ Automates testing cycles using Python, Robot Framework, and gRPC.
✦ Reduces deployment latency by implementing modern CI/CD pipelines.
✦ Develops custom scripts to validate complex network performance metrics.
Security & Forensic Analysis
Hardening enterprise networks against evolving threats
✦ Conducts comprehensive penetration testing on network configurations.
✦ Applies forensic tools to audit traffic and mitigate vulnerabilities.
✦ Strengthens infrastructure security through rigorous protocol compliance.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cutting-edge advancements in SDN and network orchestration.
✦ Connecting with experts to exchange knowledge on future-proofing global infrastructure.
✦ Identifying collaborative opportunities to build next-generation automated network tools.
I can help with
✦ Providing technical mentorship on network protocol troubleshooting and design.
✦ Sharing best practices for implementing Python-based automation in testing.
✦ Advising on academic-to-industry career transitions within network engineering.
I would love your help on
✦ Learning how to scale network automation strategies for complex environments.
✦ Gaining insights into the evolving landscape of global infrastructure engineering.
✦ Connecting with leaders tackling the intersection of cybersecurity and network reliability.