• Designed L0 protocol-based feature test plan inclusive of customer scenario for optical networks. Scaled-down the test cases by 30 per cent after analyzing the similarity between features. • Automated 40 per cent of Software tests for coherent optical communication, leading to a 35 per cent time reduction in the overall test cycle. • Performed design validation of control schemes for Photonic Integrated Circuits to isolate, analyze and document issues. • Certified customer deployment DWDM, ROADM configurations, and WSS technologies for Metro and Long-Haul Networks.