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Satadal (Sata) Sengupta
Ph.D. Student, CS @ Princeton University
M.A., CS @ Princeton University, 2021
M.S. (Research), CSE @ IIT Kharagpur, 2019
B.Tech., CSE @ NIT Durgapur, 2013
Email: firstname.lastname@cs.princeton.edu
Publications
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for Scalable Network Monitoring and Security
- 2023
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Sieve: Layered Network Defenses against Large-Scale Attacks
P4 Workshop '23 (P4 Workshop, 2023)
[ Abstract ] [ Lightning Talk ]
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- 2022
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Continuous In-Network Round-Trip Time Monitoring
SIGCOMM '22 (ACM Special Interest Group on Data Communication, 2022)
[ Full Paper ] [ Conference Talk ] [ Blog post ] [ Slides ] [ ACM DL ]
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- 2021
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Fine-Grained RTT Monitoring Inside the Network
IAB QoE '21 (Internet Architecture Board Workshop: Measuring Network Quality for End-Users, 2021)
[ Internet Draft ] [ IAB ]
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Measuring and Improving Video Performance
- 2022
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Enabling Passive Measurement of Zoom Performance in Production Networks
IMC '22 (ACM Internet Measurement Conference, 2022)
[ Full Paper ] [ Conference Talk ] [ Blog post ] [ ACM DL ]
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- 2018
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HotDASH: Hotspot Aware Adaptive Video Streaming using Deep Reinforcement Learning
ICNP '18 (IEEE International Conference on Network Protocols)
[ Full Paper ] [ Slides ] [ IEEE Xplore ]
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- 2017
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Candid with YouTube: Adaptive Streaming Behavior and Implications on Data Consumption
NOSSDAV '17 (ACM SIGMM Workshop on Network and Operating Systems Support for Digital Audio and Video)
[ Full Paper ] [ Slides ] [ ACM DL ]
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MoViDiff: Enabling Service Differentiation for Mobile Video Apps
IM '17 (IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Integrated Network Management)
[ Mini-Conf. Paper ] [ Slides ] [ IEEE Xplore ]
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- 2016
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Prediction of Quality Degradation for Mobile Video Streaming Apps: A Case Study using YouTube
COMSNETS '16 Poster (International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks)
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Understanding Data Traffic Behaviour for Smartphone Video and Audio Apps
COMSNETS '16 Poster (International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks)
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Measuring Mobile Traffic at Scale
- 2019
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Exploiting Diversity in Android TLS Implementations for Mobile App Traffic Classification
WWW '19 (The Web Conference)
[ Full Paper ] [ ACM DL ]
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- 2017
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Leveraging Facebook’s Free Basics Engine for Web Service Deployment in Developing Regions
ICTD '17 (International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies and Development)
[ Full Paper ] [ Slides ] [ ACM DL ]
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An Empirical Analysis of Facebook's Free Basics
SIGMETRICS '17 Abstract (ACM SIGMETRICS)
[ Abstract ]
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- 2016
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Inspecting the Free Bridge Across the Digital Divide: Assessing the Quality of Facebook's Free Basics Service
IMC '16 (ACM Internet Measurement Conference)
[ Full Paper ] [ ACM DL ]
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Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs)
- 2016
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Design of Efficient Lightweight Strategies to Combat DoS Attack in Delay Tolerant Network Routing
WiNe '16 (Springer Journal of Wireless Networks)
[ Full Paper ] [ Springer Link ]
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- 2012
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Secured Routing in DTNs: Threats & Counter-measures
ICDCN '12 Ph.D. Forum (International Conference on Distributed Computing and Networking)
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SRSnF: A Strategy for Secured Routing in Spray & Focus Routing Protocol for Delay Tolerant Networks
ACITY '12 (International Conference on Advances in Computing and Information Technology)
[ Full Paper ]
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- 2011
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A Qualitative Survey on Multicast Routing in Delay Tolerant Networks
WiMo '11 (International Conference on Wireless & Mobile Networks)
[ Full Paper ] [ Slides ]
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Miscellany (Side-channels, Information-Centric Networking, IoT, Smartphone Energy Consumption)
- 2018
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Magneto: Leveraging Magnetic Field Changes for Inferring Smartphone App Usage
MobiCom '18 Poster (ACM SigMobile MobiCom)
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- 2017
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Predicting Social Dynamics based on Network Traffic Analysis for CCN/ICN Management
COMSNETS '17 PhD Forum (International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks)
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CommBox: Utilizing Sensors for Real-Time Cricket Shot Identification and Commentary Generation
COMSNETS '17 Demos & Exhibits (International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks)
[ Abstract ]
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- 2016
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Role of Network Control Packets in Smartphone Energy Drainage
COMSNETS '16 Poster (International Conference on Communication Systems and Networks)
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Professional Experience
- Academic Experience
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Princeton University, Dept. of Computer Science, Systems Group
Ph.D. Candidate (Advised by: Jennifer Rexford)
Current Position (since September 2019)
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ETH Zürich, Systems Group, Network Design & Architecture Lab
Research Intern (Advised by: Ankit Singla)
March - August 2019
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IIT Kharagpur, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, CNeRG Group
Research Fellowship & Master's Thesis (Advised by: Sandip Chakraborty, Niloy Ganguly)
May 2015 - February 2019
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NIT Durgapur, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, MCN-RG Group
Bachelor's Thesis (Advised by: Sujoy Saha, Subrata Nandi)
December 2010 - March 2013
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- Industrial Experience
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Netflix, Inc., Los Gatos, USA
Applied Research Intern, Content Delivery
June 2023 - August 2023
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Netflix, Inc., Los Gatos, USA
Applied Research Intern, Content Delivery
June 2022 - August 2022
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Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd., Bangalore, India
Associate Applications Developer
September 2013 - April 2015
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Microsoft India R&D Private Ltd., Hyderabad, India
Software Development Engineer Intern, Microsoft IT
May 2012 - July 2012
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Academic Service
- Served in the Technical Program Committee (TPC) of:
- Served as a Reviewer for:
Teaching and Mentorship
- Teaching Experience (as a Teaching Assistant)
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Advanced Programming Techniques (COS 333), Princeton University
Spring 2021 & Fall 2020 (Instructed by: Robert Dondero)
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Computer Networks (CS 31006), IIT Kharagpur
Spring 2018 (Instructed by: Sandip Chakraborty)
Spring 2017 & Spring 2016 (Instructed by: Niloy Ganguly)
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Performance Modeling of Computer Networks (CS 60019), IIT Kharagpur
Fall 2017 (Instructed by: Sandip Chakraborty)
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Smartphone Computing and Applications (CS 60009), IIT Kharagpur
Fall 2016 (Instructed by: Niloy Ganguly)
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- Mentorship Experience
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Detecting BGP Interception Attacks using RTT Measurements
BSE Independent Work (2020-21), Princeton University
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Magneto: Leveraging Magnetic Field Changes for Inferring Smartphone App Usage
Internship (Summer 2018), IIT Kharagpur
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Intelligent Caching based on Social Network Dynamics
Semester Project (Spring 2016, 2017) + Internship (Summer 2016), IIT Kharagpur
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Sensor-based Cricket Shot Identification and Live Commentary
Semester Project (Fall 2016) [Co-mentored with Sankarshan Mridha], IIT Kharagpur
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Yes Sir! A Smart Attendance App based on Indoor Localization
Semester Project (Fall 2016), IIT Kharagpur
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Analysis of Mobile Video Traffic on Various Platforms
Bachelor's Thesis (2015-16), IIT Kharagpur
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Mobile App Traffic Identification and Service Differentiation
Bachelor's Thesis (2015-16) + Internship (Summer 2016), IIT Kharagpur
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Impact of Network Control Packets on Energy Drainage in Smartphones
Bachelor's Thesis (2015-16) + Internship (Summer 2016), IIT Kharagpur
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Awards and Grants
- Research Recognition Awards
Best Academic Demo Award at COMSNETS 2017 held in Bangalore, India.
Best Poster Award at COMSNETS 2016 held in Bangalore, India.
- Travel Grants
WebConf Student Travel Grant for attending The Web Conference (WWW) 2019 in San Francisco, USA.
Microsoft India Student Travel Grant for attending The Web Conference (WWW) 2019 in San Francisco, USA.
ICNP '18 Student Travel Grant for attending IEEE ICNP 2018 in Cambridge, UK.
ACM/IARCS-India Student Travel Grant for attending IEEE ICNP 2018 in Cambridge, UK.
MMSys '17 Student Travel Grant for attending ACM MMSys 2017 in Taipei, Taiwan.
APSys '17 Student Travel Grant for attending ACM SIGOPS APSys 2017 in Mumbai, India.