About

Lokesh Khandelwal is a Technical Lead with 8 years of experience in software development and testing. He is currently working as a Lead SDET - Big Data at Thales. Lokesh has key experience in Big Data testing using Hadoop components and ETL using Python. He has also developed automation frameworks using Python and has experience in R&D of data governance and security tools/technologies such as Kerberos, Apache Ranger, and Apache Atlas. Lokesh has extensive experience in Telecom network analytics using various signaling feeds such as SS7, SIP, Diameter, and GTP. He has also worked on automation testing using Selenium and IMS nodes testing. Lokesh has experience in test case creation, execution, End-To-End system testing including AP, CPEs, core network for WiMax Network. Additionally, he has experience in writing stubs for 3G adaptation layer and camera-device testing. Lokesh has also worked on developing Cluster Testing, Rehoming, Registrar automation framework using TCL, and SIP protocol testing. He has created Analytics UI using Tableau and has good knowledge of application architecture best practices. Lokesh possesses strong analytical and communication skills – written and verbal. Prior to Thales, Lokesh worked as a Technical Lead - Big Data at Mobileum and as a Senior Software Engineer - Big Data at the same company. At Mobileum, he gained key work experience in big data testing using various Hadoop components such as HDFS, Spark, Oozie, MapReduce, Yarn, Hive, HBase, Zookeeper, and Hue. He also has experience in ETL using Python and worked with Cloudera Apache-Hadoop Distribution, Apache Bigtop, puppet module, SQL, PostgreSQL, Presto, Oracle, and AWS. Lokesh has a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, and a NON-MEDICAL degree from National Academy, Alwar. Lokesh's tech stack includes SDET, test, Big Data, Python, Hadoop, ETL, Senior Software Engineer, SQL, AWS, Software Engineer, Selenium, HDFS, Puppet, Spark, MapReduce, UI, and Apache Hive. With relevant experience of 9.69 years, Lokesh is a highly skilled technical lead with a diverse range of experiences in software development and testing.