North Carolina Network Security

Sai Rithwik Pokala

+1-919-***-**** *******@****.*** linkedin.com/in/sai-rithwik-pokala/ Raleigh, NC Education

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC:

Master of Science in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Jan 2022 – Dec 2023

• GPA: 3.43/4.0

• Coursework: Computer Networks, Internet Protocols, Switched Network Management, Computer and Network Security, Advanced Internet Protocols, Strategic Management Foundations, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Software Engineering, LTE and 5G Communications, Linux Networking, Neural Networks Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Tech, Hyderabad, TS, India: Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering Aug 2017 – Jul 2021

• GPA: 7.32/10.0

Skills

Languages: Python, Bash, C, C++, MATLAB, SQL.

Operating System and Hardware: Cisco IOS, SDWAN, Viptela, Linux. Networking Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark, VMware, GNS3, EVE-NG, Docker. Networking Protocols and Concepts: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, NAT, MPLS, SNMP, VPN, UDP, QoS, DHCP, DNS, SSH, SSL/TLS, IPsec, Syslog, RIP, VLANs, DDoS Mitigation, SDN. Cloud Networking: AWS, VPC, EC2, Direct Connect, CloudFormation, Load Balancing, Network Security in Cloud. Security: Firewall Configuration, Access Control, Security Protocols (SSL, TLS, IPsec), VPN, Cryptography. Experience

Network Engineer, Spartan Solutions Inc – Remote, USA Jan 2024 – Present

• Designed and maintained Layer 2/3 network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability.

• Configured routers, switches, and firewalls while enhancing security with access control and threat detection.

• Monitored network performance with SolarWinds and Splunk, maintaining 99.99% uptime.

• Automated network tasks with Ansible and Python, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

• Supported upgrades, expansions, and 24/7 on-call incident resolution to minimize downtime. Research Assistant, North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

• Analyzed vulnerabilities in SDN controllers’ link discovery service, identifying defense tool limitations.

• Proposed and tested solutions (LLDP checks, entropy calculation) to counter topology manipulation attacks.

• Enhanced SDN network security through multi-faceted defense strategies, improving overall resilience. Student Manager, North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC Jan 2022 – Dec 2023

• Led daily operations of multiple campus dining facilities, overseeing staff of up to 120 employees.

• Optimized inventory and labor, increasing operational efficiency by 35 percent using tools like C Board and SQL.

• Managed sales, scheduling, and recruitment, driving business growth and employee performance. Embedded Product Design Intern, Clove Technologies Pvt Ltd – TG, India May 2019 – Jul 2019

• Designed PCB layouts with Eagle, ensuring 100% connection success and optimal signal integrity.

• Developed IoT apps using GISMO IV, achieving 98% accuracy and enhancing device connectivity.

• Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve hardware/software issues and streamline project delivery. Publications and Certifications

CCNA 200-301: Cisco Certified Network Associate

‘SICU Patient Health and Ambience Monitoring Through IoT Principles’ – Presented at the 2021 2nd International Conference on Electronics and Sustainable Communication Systems. Link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9532926

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