Network Engineer United States

Karishma Kocharla

618-***-**** *****************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/karishma-kocharla

EDUCATION

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science Hyderabad, India Bachelor’s in Electronics and Telematics Engineering Aug. 2019 – May 2023 EXPERIENCE

Network Engineer January 2025 – Present

DXC Technologies Remote (United States)

• Configured, monitored, and maintained enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure 99.9% uptime.

• Implemented and optimized routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) to improve network performance and reduce latency.

• Conducted network troubleshooting using Wireshark, NetFlow, and SNMP monitoring tools, reducing incident resolution time by 30%.

• Deployed and managed network security measures including ACLs, IDS/IPS, and firewall policies to protect against cyber threats.

• Designed and implemented VLAN segmentation and QoS policies to optimize bandwidth usage and support critical applications.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery drills with minimal downtime.

PROJECTS

Performance Analysis Of Spatially Multiplexed MIMO Systems June 2024

• Designed and simulated spatially multiplexed MIMO systems using MATLAB and Simulink to evaluate wireless channel performance.

• Implemented channel modeling techniques (Rayleigh/Rician fading) to analyze bit error rate (BER) and spectral efficiency.

• Compared Zero-Forcing and MMSE detection algorithms for performance trade-offs under varying different SNR conditions.

• Visualized simulation results using Python (Matplotlib, NumPy) for clear performance insights and reporting. Electronic Protection For Exam Paper Leakage May 2018 – May 2020

• Developed a secure exam paper monitoring device using Arduino Uno, GSM module, RTC, and LCD display.

• Integrated GSM communication for real-time alerts upon unauthorized access detection.

• Utilized RTC module for time-based tracking and logging of exam paper handling events.

• Designed and tested LCD-based user interface for system status and notification display.

• Implemented tamper-detection sensors to trigger immediate alerts in case of unauthorized box opening.

• Conducted field testing to validate accuracy, ensuring consistent detection and minimal false alarms. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Python, Bash/Shell Scripting, C/C++, SQL, YAML Frameworks & Platforms: Ansible, Terraform, Netmiko, NAPALM, Flask Networking & Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLAN, VPN, QoS, SNMP

Developer & Network Tools: Git, Docker, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVE-NG, Jenkins, Nagios, SolarWinds, NetFlow Analyzer, PuTTY, SecureCRT

Cloud & Virtualization: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, VMware ESXi, Cisco Meraki, OpenStack Security Tools: pfSense, Cisco ASA, DCS, FortiGate, IDS/IPS, Firewall Configuration, Penetration Testing Tools Libraries: Paramiko, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib

CERTIFICATIONS

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

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