SUMANTH LINGAPPA
SUMMARY
- Software Engineering Leader with 14+ years of experience delivering distributed systems, secure access platforms, and infrastructure automation using C++, Go, and Python.
- Expert in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), infrastructure-as-code, cloud-native tooling, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
- Strong track record of leading architecture initiatives, mentoring engineering teams, and driving platform evolution across networking, security, and cloud infrastructure.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Languages: C/C++, Python, Go, Shell, PowerShell
- Distributed Systems & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, REST APIs, CI/CD, Linux
- Networking & Security: ZTNA, VPN, TCP/IP, Browser Security, L4-L7 Networking
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM
- AI Engineering: GitHub Copilot, Gemini, Claude, Custom AI Agents
- Testing & Tooling: Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Splunk, GTest/GMock
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Citrix Systems | Aug 2018 – Present
Staff Software Engineer | C/C++, Go, Python, Linux, Terraform, Ansible
- Led AI-driven SDLC initiatives using custom AI agents for development, debugging, and automation, reducing overall development time and improving code quality.
- Developed telemetry integration for Google Enterprise Premium Browser with Citrix Secure Private Access.
- Drove architecture reviews, RFC discussions, and long-term platform evolution across cross-functional teams.
- Mentored 40+ engineers on AI-assisted engineering practices using GitHub Copilot and Claude.
- Enhanced Linux-based Secure Access clients by transforming legacy VPN workflows into enterprise-grade Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
- Designed and implemented
nsconf2iac to convert NetScaler configurations into Terraform and Ansible artifacts.
- Developed Terraform providers and Ansible collections for NetScaler ADC, Console, and SDX platforms, enabling scalable Infrastruce-as-Code (IaC) across multi-cloud provisioning.
Dell India R&D | Oct 2015 – Feb 2016
Lead Software Engineer | Python
- Mentored engineers through internal Python workshops and automation best practices.
- Developed automation tooling for Dell iDRAC validation workflows using Python.
- Automated nearly 80% of test-case scaffolding to improve engineering productivity and onboarding.
Quick Heal Technologies | Feb 2016 – Oct 2016
Senior Software Engineer | Python
- Modernized the cross-platform automation infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and macOS, driving significant improvements in test quality, reliability, and execution consistency.
Anuta Networks | Jan 2013 – Oct 2014
Senior Software Engineer | Python
- Architected and developed network automation frameworks for SDN-based networking platforms, enabling early detection of critical defects and significantly improving product quality and release stability.
Cisco Systems | Jul 2010 – Jan 2013
Software Engineer | C++, TCL
- Developed telecom network simulation tooling for 2G/3G/LTE systems using C++ and TCL.
- Performed extensive debugging and root-cause analysis for critical system crashes and stability issues in large-scale simulation environments, improving overall system reliability and performance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
PES Institute of Technology (PESIT), Bengaluru | 2006 – 2010
AWARDS
- Rajiv Sinha Customer Obsession Excellence Award — Citrix Systems
- Cisco Achievement Program Award — Cisco Systems