Hello! I’m a systems and embedded software engineer specializing in designing and optimizing complex networked and real-time systems. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to upgrade technology, boost software efficiency, reliability, and performance. I’m proficient in C, C++, Python, and scripting, with hands-on experience in multi-path routing, SD-WAN, and integrating large-scale codebases. I also excel in lab setup, QA/release testing, and live field support, consistently driving robust testing and debugging processes across diverse environments. I thrive in challenging environments—from lab automation and data pipelines (AVRO, Kafka, MongoDB) to production troubleshooting and on-call support. I’m comfortable working across Linux, Windows, and virtualization stacks and have led initiatives—from Dockerizing deployments to building tooling (ASET) and mentoring interns. I’m passionate about continuous learning and applying new technologies to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Alston Michael Dsouza

Hello! I’m a systems and embedded software engineer specializing in designing and optimizing complex networked and real-time systems. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to upgrade technology, boost software efficiency, reliability, and performance. I’m proficient in C, C++, Python, and scripting, with hands-on experience in multi-path routing, SD-WAN, and integrating large-scale codebases. I also excel in lab setup, QA/release testing, and live field support, consistently driving robust testing and debugging processes across diverse environments. I thrive in challenging environments—from lab automation and data pipelines (AVRO, Kafka, MongoDB) to production troubleshooting and on-call support. I’m comfortable working across Linux, Windows, and virtualization stacks and have led initiatives—from Dockerizing deployments to building tooling (ASET) and mentoring interns. I’m passionate about continuous learning and applying new technologies to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

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Hello! I’m a systems and embedded software engineer specializing in designing and optimizing complex networked and real-time systems. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to upgrade technology, boost software efficiency, reliability, and performance. I’m proficient in C, C++, Python, and scripting, with hands-on experience in multi-path routing, SD-WAN, and integrating large-scale codebases. I also excel in lab setup, QA/release testing, and live field support, consistently driving robust testing and debugging processes across diverse environments.

I thrive in challenging environments—from lab automation and data pipelines (AVRO, Kafka, MongoDB) to production troubleshooting and on-call support. I’m comfortable working across Linux, Windows, and virtualization stacks and have led initiatives—from Dockerizing deployments to building tooling (ASET) and mentoring interns. I’m passionate about continuous learning and applying new technologies to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

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Work Experience

Systems and Embedded Software Engineer at Hughes Network Systems
August 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and integrated enterprise-grade software for Hughes' Multi-WAN ActiveQoS engineering team serving aviation (GEO/LEO) and consumer (GEO/LTE) markets. Migrated the FUSION system from Debian LXC to AlmaLinux 9.4 Docker containers, improving performance and reliability for the Aero project. Set up and maintained an advanced lab environment (RHEL 9, Fortigate VM firewall, Cisco/TP-Link switches, ESXi) for FUSION and Aero testing. Enhanced brownout/blackout and packet-loss simulations; validated primary-secondary failover and LXC reboot scenarios. Led regression, performance, load, stress, sanity, smoke, and UAT test cycles; mapped tests to requirements. Expanded data collection by adding stats to monitor remote devices and integrated probes with a pipeline using Avro, Kafka, and MongoDB. Debugged pipeline issues by reviewing logs. Developed Unix/Python scripts for web scraping and bulk queries. Worked with Sandvine/Active Logic DPP, Tableau dashboards, and Jira/Salesforce/Confluenc
Systems and Embedded Software Engineer at Hughes Network Systems
August 1, 2023 - Present
Led Hughes’ Multi-WAN ActiveQOS Engineering team to design and integrate enterprise-grade software for aviation market (GEO + LEO) and the Fusion product (GEO + LTE). Migrated Fusion from Debian LXC to AlmaLinux 9.4 Docker containers for the Aero Project, boosting performance and reliability. Configured a modern engineering lab (RHEL 9, Fortigate VM firewall, Cisco/TP-Link switches, ESXi hosts) for FUSION and Aero environments. Improved brownout/blackout and packet-loss simulations; validated primary-secondary failover and LXC reboot scenarios. Drove regression, performance, load, stress, sanity, smoke, and UAT test cycles; mapped tests to requirements. Added monitoring stats (800+ stats) to a data pipeline using AVRO, Kafka, and MongoDB; reviewed logs to troubleshoot partial pipeline failures. Developed Unix/Python scripts for web scraping and bulk queries. Worked with Sandvine/Active Logic DPP, Tableau dashboards, and CI/CD tools (GitLab). Created ASET (Python/Go), labeling 800+ st

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Honors College) at Purdue University, West Lafayette /Indianapolis, IN, USA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Honors College) at Purdue University, West Lafayette /Indianapolis, IN, USA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Minor in Mathematics at Purdue University, West Lafayette /Indianapolis, IN, USA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

CCNA (Pursuing)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Pursuing)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Google Cloud Associate
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
CCNA Certification (Pursuing)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
GCP Associate Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services