Aakanksha Trivedi

Passionate CS Grad Student | Innovating in Networking & Scalable Systems.

Exploring Kernel Programming, XDP & eBPF to build high-performance network solutions.

About Me

I’m Aakanksha Trivedi, a Computer Science graduate student at Purdue University Northwest, passionate about networking, kernel programming, and scalable systems.

My experience spans high-performance networking with XDP and eBPF, research in distributed systems, and real-world projects focused on security and performance optimization.

Beyond research, I enjoy solving complex problems, contributing to open-source tools, and exploring innovative solutions in system design and cybersecurity.

XDPeBPFKernel ProgrammingDistributed SystemsSystem DesignNetworkingCybersecurity

Experience

Teaching Assistant

Purdue University Northwest | 08/2025 – Present

Assisted students with Java programming, debugging, and algorithm concepts. Graded assignments and exams, prepared lab materials, and supported coursework execution.

Research Assistant

Purdue University | 06/2025 – 07/2025

Set up research environment, ran initial experiments, and conducted literature review to define pre-thesis research problems.

Research Intern

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore | 05/2024 – 11/2024

Worked on high-performance kernel programming using XDP and eBPF. Implemented custom network filtering and optimized network performance.

Featured Projects

Kernel Pattern Matching

Implemented in-kernel pattern matching at the XDP level for detecting malicious payloads in network packets. Real-time alerts ensured low-latency security enforcement.

Tech: C, eBPF, XDP, Linux

Student Feedback System

Built an anonymous feedback system with advanced analytics for better faculty decision-making.

Semester Feedback:Feedback Form

Tech: React, Node.js, MongoDB

Basketball Player Detection

Developed a computer vision model using YOLOv8 to detect basketball players in real time.

Tech: Python, OpenCV, YOLOv8

Smart Home Controller

Designed a system for controlling home appliances remotely using MVC architecture, featuring a Java Swing-based frontend for intuitive user interaction.

Tech: Java (Swing), MVC

Student Portal – IET DAVV

Developed a web-based student portal for IET DAVV, enabling streamlined access to academic resources, personalized dashboards, and real-time updates on notices and feedback.

Access the portal here:Student Portal

Tech: React, Node.js, MongoDB, UI/UX Design

Hackathons & Awards

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Graduate Research Award

Received a Graduate Research Award to support my ongoing work on high-performance networking using eBPF and XDP, enabling efficient network telemetry and monitoring research.

Institution: Purdue University Northwest

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IEEE MASS 2025 – Paper Accepted

Research paper titled "Quantum-Enhanced Clustering for Intrusion Detection System in IoT Devices" accepted at IEEE MASS 2025, focusing on innovative clustering techniques for IoT security.

Role: Author / Researcher

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Smart India Hackathon – Finalist (Twice)

Achieved finalist positions at the national-level Smart India Hackathon twice, developing innovative solutions in academic and technical domains.

Role: Team Member / Developer