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![]() About Me
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- Introduction:
- Hi,
I am Kailash Gajara currently pursuing my masters in Computer Science at University of Southern California.
I enjoy learning and acquiring new skills at USC. I will be graduating by May 2010. Natively I am from Mandvi-Kutch (Gujarat) India.
- Date of Birth: July, 23rd 1987
- Nationality: Indian
- Objective:
- Seek a Career Opportunity in Software Development, Programming and Design that utilize my knowledge and help acquire new skills. My areas of interest include Algorithms, Distributed Computing, Web Development, Graphics, Operating Systems, Databases and Computer Networks.
- Dream
- Get to the most challenging position in Software Industry.
- Improve education and standard of living of people in rural areas.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments.
I thank you very much for your kind attention.
Kailash Gajara
Graduate Student (Computer Science)
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
gajara@usc.edu
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![]() Education |
Masters Degree in Computer Science (GPA - 3.0)
Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California
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(May, 2010)
Los Angeles, California
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Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering (GPA - 3.6)
Shah & Anchor Engineering College, Mumbai University
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(July, 2008)
Mumbai, India
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Relevant Coursework
- University of Southern California (USC) www.usc.edu
- Analysis of Algorithms: Professor Shahriar Shamsian
- Database Systems: Professor Shahriar Shamsian
- Computer Networks: Professor Ali Zahid
- Computer Graphics: Professor Sathyanaraya Raghavachary
- Distributed Applications: Professor Michael Crowley
- Operating Systems: Professor Michael Crowley
- Directed Research(Rehab Game): Dr. Belinda Lange,Dr. Sheryl Flinn
- Web Technologies: Professor Michael Crowley
- University of Mumbai (MU) www.mu.ac.in
| - Data Structures | - Digital Logic Design | - Discrete Structures | - Principle of Communications |
| - Computer Organization and Architecture | - Database Systems | - Analysis of Algorithmms | - Computer Networks |
| - Microprocessors | - Operating Systems | - Web Technology | - Object Oriented Analysis and Design |
| - Computer Graphics | - Advanced Databases | - Intelligent Systems | - Digital Signal Processing |
| - Software Engineering | - Mobile Computing | - System Security | - Distributed Computing |
| - Multimedia Systems | - Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems |
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![]() Professional Skills |
| Tools : |
Rational Rose, Dream Weaver, Adobe Photoshop, Eclipse, Altova Xml Spy, Net Beans 6, MS Office Suite, Matlab |
| Programming Languages : |
C, C++, Python, Java, SQL, Oracle PL/SQL |
| Web Servers : |
Apache, Tomcat |
| Database Management Systems : |
Oracle 9i/10g, MySQL 2000 |
| Database Querying Languages : |
SQL, XQuery, XPath |
| Web Technologies : |
AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, XML, JSP, PHP |
| Networking : |
Opnet It, Wireshark |
| Operating Systems : |
Windows XP, Windows Vista, MAC OS |
| Languages : |
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi |
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![]() Related Work Experience |
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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai : www.tifr.res.in
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Graduation Project
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(2007-2008)
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- Programmer
Concept mapping project for a web based portal duration 1 year : www.gnowledge.org
Fetching data from constantly updated self-app database of TIFR and convert it into schematic diagram
Make diagram in the form of concept map using Javascript and display it in SVG format
Logic develped in Python and Ajax used for fetching the information from database tables
Information in this form can be easily undertood by layman
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Shah & Anchor Engineering College (SAKEC), Mumbai : www.shahandanchor.com
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- Web Developer
Web development and report formation for annual symposium as part of IEEE committee
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(2007-2008)
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- Database Committee Head
Processing of student information used by companies coming for on campus recruitment
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(2007-2008)
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![]() Academic Projects ( Graduate Level ) |
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Satellite Launch Simultaion
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Computer Graphics
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Spring 2009
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- Satellite launch simulation was designed using OpenGL(graphics library) which is industry standard for 3D graphics development
- Simulation included actual phases like Pre-Launch, Ignition, Booster rockets breaking, Movements outside earth, Satellite opening and finally revolving around the earth
- Implemented graphics features like transforming, shading, texture mapping, coloring, lighting, camera movement
- Used OpenGL along with VC++, SDL, Praticle system and .obj files desgined by MAYA 2009
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Napster File Sharing Application
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Distributed Application
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Spring 2009
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- Implemented Peer to Peer file sharing application that allows users to share and download music files from server and/or other users same like Napster
- Peers designed both in Java and C++ which allowed them to communicate and sharing files between them
- Application featured Broadcast, Multicast and Unicast message transmission along with facility to register and quit the system
- Peer to peer file sharing included add friend, accept/reject friend request and periodically receiving of online users details
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Client Server Based Application
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Distributed Application
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Spring 2009
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- Designed client server based application with more than 6 services both in C++ and Java
- Included multiple worker threads and a manager thread listening for connections
- Server maintaining pool of worker threads and system handles multiple client request simultaneously
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Thread Synchronization
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Operating Systems
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Spring 2009
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- Implementation of synchronization in a threaded system
- Design and proper monitoring of the system after creating your own system module
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Multiprogramming and System Calls
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Operating Systems
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Spring 2009
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- Implement system calls for synchronization and multiprogramming and at the same time coding and testing
- Coding the physical memory management allocation
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Real Time Tram Locator
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Database Systems
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Fall 2008
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- Oracle 10g as the backend for storage and retrieval from spatial database
- Java Swing as GUI Library which allows user to query location of students, route and tram in University map
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Socket Programming
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Computer Networks
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Fall 2008
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- Manage race among 4 mobile units to find their target with the help of two checkpoints
- Used TCP as well as UDP sockets to form client-server architectures
- Made text parser to import initial data
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![]() Academic Projects ( Undergraduate Level ) |
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2-D Swat Game
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Computer Graphics
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2007
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- 2-D game which allows user to hit a Bee within given time limit with keyboard controls
- Game included 10 stages with each stage no of Bees goes on increasing by 1
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Hospital Database System
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Database Management System
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2006
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- Used Visual Basic and SQL 7.0
- Made forms that collect information about patients, doctors and testing lab
- Used ODBC for interacting with DB to fetch and store the data
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![]() Awards & Achievements |
- Awarded Silver medal for ranking second in college, Shah & Anchor, Mumbai( 2009 )
- Awarded for Logistic Head and IEEE Logistic Committee Member, Shah & Anchor, Mumbai( 2008 )
- Awarded Gold medal for ranking first in college, Shah & Anchor, Mumbai( 2008 )
- Secured 2nd price in “Big Bull” event, Symposium, S.A.K.E.C( 2008 )
- Secured 1st prize in annual awards for B.E., Bhanu Community( 2008 )
- Secured Consolation Prize in Cultural Symposium, S.A.K.E.C( 2007 )
- Awarded for voluntary services in Technical Symposium, S.A.K.E.C( 2007 )
- Awarded for participation in Void National Robotics, Tech fest, IIT Bombay( 2007 )
- Awarded for voluntary services in Technical Symposium, S.A.K.E.C( 2006 )
- Secured 1st prize in annual awards for S.E., Bhanu Community( 2006 )
- Secured 1st prize in annual awards for F.E., Bhanu Community( 2005 )
- Secured consolation prize in annual awards for H.S.C, Bhanu Community( 2004 )
- Secured Rank Certificate YELLOW BELT Isshinryu World karate exam, Gujarat( 2001 )
- Secured 85.93 % in subject talent search test, (English), Gujarat( 2000 )
- Awarded 2nd prize in science fair, district level, Kutch( 1999 )
- Awarded 1st prize in 27th State level Science Fair for Bullock Power Project( 1999 )
- Awarded for state level Drawing Exam, Ahmedabad( 1999 )
* S.A.K.E.C - Shah and Anchor Kutchi Engineering College
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![]() Extracurricular Activites |
 My Website ( Designed and Developed )
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( Spring 2009 )
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- http://www-scf.usc.edu/~gajara/
- Designed the website using Javascript, HTML and CSS.
- Used Microsoft Expression Web 2 as editor and Google application for chat facility.
- Tested website on Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer to ensure consistency.
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Various Positions Held
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- VP for Association of Indian Student at USC handling programming, public relation and pay role ( 2009 )
- Active member for ISA, ASHA, USCR and part of Vidushak improve team ( 2009 )
- Database committee head for on campus recruitment, Shah & Anchor, Mumbai ( 2007-2008 )
- IEEE Logistics Department Head, S.A.K.E.C( 2007-2008 )
- Placement Hospitality Committee Member, S.A.K.E.C( 2007-2008 )
- Class Representative , Computer A , S.A.K.E.C ( 2005-2008 )
- IEEE Logistic Committee Member , S.A.K.E.C ( 2006-2007 )
- Event Co-ordinator, S.A.K.E.C( 2005-2006 )
- School representative for science Exhibition, vapi( 2001-2002 )
- School Head – Boy, V.R.T.I, Mandvi-Kutch, Gujarat( 1996-1999 )
* S.A.K.E.C - Shah and Anchor Kutchi Engineering College
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Other Activities
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- Active coordinator of the Tech support team in An Inter college Technical Symposium – Nucleus 07, S.A.K.E.C( 2007 )
- Participation in Industrial Visits to Banglore, Hyderabad, DELHI & JAIPUR, S.A.K.E.C.( 2007-2008 )
- Participated in the personal meeting with KEVIN VORVICK, world’s first CYBORG( 2007 )
- Active event co-ordinator of Robotics Level-2, Nucleus-06, S.A.K.E.C( 2006 )
- Participated in National IT Aptitude Test, West Zone( 2004 )
- Secured 3rd rank in “Rastra bhasha pariksha”( 1998 )
- Secured 3rd rank in “Prarambhik Rastra bhasha pariksha”( 1996 )
- Secured 2nd rank in “Prathmik Rastra bhasha pariksha”( 1996 )
* S.A.K.E.C - Shah and Anchor Kutchi Engineering College
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![]() Resume |
| Resume : |
(July 2009) |
- Kailash Gajara's Resume
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| ©Kailash Gajara Last Update on 07/10/2009 |
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Tel: 213-422-2548
