Karthikeyan Kathiresan
About Karthikeyan Kathiresan
Karthikeyan Kathiresan is a Software Engineer at Arista Networks with expertise in data center networking, routing, and switching. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Karthikeyan Kathiresan currently works at Arista Networks as a Software Engineer in Austin, Texas. He started this role in 2019. At Arista Networks, he focuses on data center networking, an essential area for modern cloud infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Cisco
From 2014 to 2017, Karthikeyan Kathiresan worked at Cisco as a Network Consulting Engineer in Bengaluru, India. During his three-year tenure, he developed strong skills in routing and switching, which are essential for managing complex network environments.
Education at Texas A&M University
Karthikeyan Kathiresan earned his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University. He completed this advanced degree in a one-year program from 2017 to 2018, gaining substantial expertise in object-oriented programming and other advanced technical skills.
Bachelor's Degree from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Karthikeyan Kathiresan completed his Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy). He studied at NIT Trichy from 2010 to 2014, building a strong foundation in various facets of engineering and technology.
Internships and Early Career
Karthikeyan Kathiresan has carried out multiple internships that helped shape his early career. In 2018, he worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Arista Networks in Austin, Texas for three months. Prior to this, he interned at Silicic Innova Technologies Pvt Ltd for one month from 2013 to 2014, and at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for a two-month IAS Summer Research Internship in 2013.