Maithreyi A

Results-driven Wi-Fi / Network Test Engineer with nearly 2 years of experience in WLAN validation, IEEE 802.11 protocol testing, mesh systems, and firmware stability for smart home devices. Strong expertise in Layer 1–3 troubleshooting, WPA2/WPA3 security validation, roaming analysis, and throughput optimization. Experienced in defect lifecycle management using JIRA and working in Agile/Scrum environments to deliver high-quality releases.

Wi-Fi / Network Test Engineer at Amazon (2024-04 – Present)

• Tested WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Performed Sanity, Smoke, Functional, Regression, and Performance testing
• Validated WPA2/WPA3 security mechanisms and secure onboarding flows
• Conducted throughput and RVR testing using iPerf/iPerf3
• Executed Easy Mesh validation and soft roaming behavior testing
• Analyzed Layer 1–3 network issues (DHCP, DNS, ARP, TCP/IP)
• Captured and analyzed packets using Wireshark to debug connectivity failures
• Troubleshot AP configuration, channel interference, and signal strength variations
• Logged and tracked defects in JIRA with detailed logs and packet captures
• Designed and updated test cases for new Wi-Fi features and firmware releases
• Worked in Windows 11 and Linux environments for log collection and analysis
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum model for faster defect resolution

M.Sc. in Cyber Forensic & Information Security – University of Madras (2022 – 2024)

BCA in Bachelor of Computer Application – University of Madras (2019 – 2022)