1. Sharath Vajrala
1029 S Lincoln street • Kent, Ohio 44240 • (347)549-0669 • svajrala@kent.edu
• (216) 239-4595 • sharathvajrala@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a full-time employment and excel in my field through hard work, research, skills, perseverance and be
an astute learner, best performer.
EDUCATION:
Masterof Science • December 2016 Bachelor of Technology • April 2014
Digital science in Telecommunication Vardhaman college of Engineering • Hyderabad, India
And Networks •Kent State University Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering
Kent • Ohio • GPA: 3.75/4 Major Percentage: 66.42/100
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
 Qualified in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Routing Exam.
Cisco id: CSCO12467153 Exam Number: 300-101
 Qualified in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Switching and Routing Exam.
Cisco id: CSCO12467153 Exam Number: 640-802
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Hardware Devices: Cisco 2500/2600 Series Routers; Cisco 1900/2950/3550
Switches; Cisco PIX Model 501; Workstations; HP Jet
Direct/Network printers; ADSL Routers; Netopia Firewall
devices; T1 devices,
Network Protocols: TCP/IP; IPX/SPX; BGP; DHCP; DHCPV6; DNS; ARP; SNMP;
RIP; IGRP; EIGRP; OSPF; VPN; 802.11x; IPV6; RDP; NTP;
POP3; IMAP4; HTTP over SSL; RIPng (IPV6); LDP; SMTP;
HSRP; RTP; ACS
Server Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003/2007; Microsoft Active
Directory; Microsoft Exchange 2003; Linux; Cisco IOS 11x/12x;
UNIX, NT
Application Software: Ethereal; Lotus Notes; McAfee Enterprise Suite 7.1/8i;
Microsoft Office (all versions including up to 2013); Norton
System Works; Open Office; Antivirus; Wireshark; TACACS
Programming Skills: HTML; Oracle iSQL; Visual Basic 6.0; JavaScript;
Computer-Related Training: Microsoft Security Guidance Training Course; Cisco
Internetworking; Advanced Cisco Internetworking; Linux
Operating Systems; Windows 2000/2003 Client-Server
Networking workshops; Cybersecurity – Information Assurance;
Microsoft system engineering.

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RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Network Engineer
Network Intern • Vardhaman college of engineering• Hyderabad • India • January 2013 -
April 2014
 Support Campus Area Network over Juniper and CISCO network platforms.
 Assisted Help Desk/Network Operations Center with network troubleshooting.
 Support of data center network management.
 Support of WLAN infrastructure.
Network Engineer • Orange Business Services • Mumbai, India • May 2014 - May 2015
 Understanding of Customer Network & eliminate known errors by successful implementation of change.
 Pro-actively identifying and resolving problems before an incident occurs.
 Receive calls or tickets from the Incident Management.
 Working knowledge of Cisco Product (Router 2800, 3800 7200 and 7600 & Switches 3750, 4500 & 6500).
 Co-ordinate with second-line supports (Service Provider) / third-party support groups (Hardware vendors)
related to that Problem.
 Closure of problem on the Service Desk with the actual solution provided.
 Updating the Advent Net Tools about the status and progress of the problem.
 Review and Investigate unresolved problems, determining the solution for it and providing permanent
fixers.
 Handling incident and change management & performing post implementation reviews.
 Test, support and maintain network devices and security devices. Implemented and maintained new
application protocols and workflow.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Advanced Networking & Requirement Engineering • Kent state university • Kent • Ohio •January 2016
– December 2016
 Worked as graduate teaching assistant for Mr. Philip L Thomas, undertaking Major courses of Advanced
Networking and Requirement Engineering.
 Handling 200 students for each course mentioned above and clarifying doubts, explaining about the course
topics. Developed course work and managed online activities through blackboard learn application.
 Practically describing the network concepts with numerous presentations to the students.
 Reporting and guiding the students with respect to the subjects and courses. Helping Mr. Philip regarding
course work.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
 Secured 5G Network Basedon Software Defined Network and Network Function Virtualization.
Fifth generation technology (5G) is the next generation mobile technology that offers high bandwidth,
flexibility and scalability. This evolution of new mobile networks is accompanied with the growing demands for
performance and security. To overcome the security issues in existing networks and also meet the growing
demands for performance, a secured 5G network model based on Software Defined Network (SDN) and Network

3. Function Virtualization (NFV) is proposed. NFV provides a unique way for designing, deploying and managing
the network services through virtualization.
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 Development of two-way wireless data messaging using ZigBee technology.
This project demonstrates the way of functionality and various aspects of ZigBee technology. Data
transmitting section consists of a touch panel interfaced with 89S52 microcontroller kit. User can enter some data
on touch panel. This data will be transmitted with the help of ZigBee transmitter. On receiving node, ZigBee
module receives the wireless message data in the form of RF waves and gives to the controller kit interfaced to it
for display.
 Automatic engine locking for drunken drivers using alcohol sensor.
The main aim of the project is to monitor the vehicles for drunk drivers and if alcohol content is detected, the
system should alert the siren and shut off engine. Alcohol gas detector will be interfaced with the microcontroller
through comparator. In this case, the transistor acts as a current driver. The interfaced relay performs switching
action for the engine.
SEMINARS:
 Ethical Hacking
Received accolades and appreciations from professors, for the descriptive seminar conducted on
Ethical Hacking in Vardhaman College of engineering.
AWARDS/ACTIVITIES:
 Chief Member of Golden Key Association for Kent State University.
 Working Treasurer for Kent State University Indian Association (KIA).
 Participated in National Service Scheme (NSS) special camp in 2012 and 2013 under “YOUTH FOR
RURAL RECONSTRUCTION CAMPAIGN” as N.S.S volunteer.
 Selected for 60th International Astronautical Congress hosted by Korea Aerospace Research Institute
(KARI) and International Astronautical Federation (IAF).
 Volunteer work for Kent State university monitoring of Data Center activities and management.
Active Member• Vardhaman College Network Users Group • August 2011 – May 2014
HOBBIES:
Chess, rappelling, cycling, running, reading books, web browsing.