Lokanath Sahoo
About Lokanath Sahoo
Lokanath Sahoo is a Verification Engineering Lead Analyst at Ribbon Communications in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software testing, automation, and telecommunications protocols, with a background that includes roles at Mavenir and an engineering degree from Raajdhani Engineering College.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Lokanath Sahoo has been employed at Ribbon Communications as a Verification Engineering Lead Analyst since 2020. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing verification processes and ensuring the quality of software products. His tenure at Ribbon spans four years, during which he has utilized his skills in Unix and Python to enhance software testing and automation. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Software Test Engineer at the same company for one year, contributing to various testing initiatives.
Previous Experience at Mavenir
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Lokanath Sahoo worked at Mavenir for six years, from 2013 to 2019. He held the position of Automation Engineer and later advanced to Member of Technical Staff II in R&D. His experience at Mavenir involved significant contributions to automation processes and software testing, which laid the groundwork for his current expertise in verification engineering.
Education and Expertise
Lokanath Sahoo earned his Engineer’s Degree from Raajdhani Engineering College (REC) in Bhubaneswar, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills in the telecommunications industry. He possesses specialized knowledge in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Test Automation, as well as experience with network protocols such as RestAPI and Diameter.
Technical Skills and Tools
Lokanath Sahoo has developed strong technical skills in Unix and Python, which are essential for software testing and automation tasks. He is proficient in using various tools including Bugzilla, Jira, and SIPP for software testing and project management. Additionally, he utilizes WinSCP for secure file transfers, demonstrating his capability in managing secure data operations effectively.