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Technical Consulting Engineer
Cisco
6 rounds | 5 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 3 Months
Topics: Data Structures, OOPS, Computer Networking, Operating systems, Aptitude & Reasoning.
Tip 1 : Try to Work on some innovative research work under your project, it will give a deep look to the technology.
Tip 2 : Aptitude & Reasoning should be in focus, we usually take it lightly for the technical positions, but it is the key to solve real life problems, and this skill one way or the other helps in every situations whether its an interview or a test having complicated problem to solve.
Tip 3 : Practicing Communication Skill is must in order to be presentable and Answer things well.
Application process
Where: Other
Eligibility: Above 7 CGPA, Also Student must have completed either of the following courses from NetAcad :( CCNA Module 1 and Python) Or ( Networking Essentials and Python) Or (DevNet) Or (CyberOps Associate/Cybersecurity Essentials plus Networking Essentials plus Python ))
Tip 1 : Add Good Projects and Showcase Continuous Learning
Tip 2 : Make Resume Short, clean and precise with Keeping Important things at the Highlighted Area where eyes falls first and be Authentic and Genuine.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Coding Test - Pen and paper
Duration60 minutes
Interview date19 Sep 2021
Coding problem1
1. MCQ Questions
Code snippets : 7
Database & SQL : 7
Computer Science Basic :7
Computer Networks : 9
Aptitude & Reasoning : 7
Communication Based : 7
Math Problem : 7
few others from this domains only
Number Of MCQs - 55
02
Round
Hard
Assignment
Duration90 minutes
Interview date3 Oct 2021
Coding problem1
1. Problem Solving
There were 2 Problems from which we were asked to go with one.
The one I had selected was:
Given the challenges that exist in our country, using possible sensor data from future cars, derive solutions that can help reduce the carbon footprint that can include things like carbon tax, car pooling, detection and matching, traffic, traffic re-routing among many other things.
2) There was a problem in which using the data from the sensor like wearing bands, fitness band and similar devices . Derive an AI and Deep Learning concept application that can be used in the filed of health system for tracking health status.
Problem approach
Tip 1 :Firstly try to figure out the statement, as in one read we might not understand it soo well, then try to find existing solutions or similar solutions people have worked on, then try to optimize them this will make you clear many things regarding the problem, now after this bring your own innovative thoughts and note its all pros and cons then try to settle cons.
Tip 2 : Use Graphics and related Images to visualize your imaginations to others, this is a necessary part because the the next person can better imagine your imaginations and thoughts when you show a graphics to them. Which always brings a plus point in your video content.
Tip 3 : Be confident and showcase best of your communication skills, by video the main thing that gives you a point is your confidence, communication skill and presentation skill towards handling a problem.
03
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date18 Nov 1921
Coding problem1
25 Aptitude + Codding based MCQ with 1 Average level Codding Question was there. The MCQ part was slightly tough or above Average, it has questions from basic programming, MySQL, Database, Networking and aptitude. Other then this the codding Question was not an easy one, it might have failed for many participant.
1. MCQ Questions
Average level Questions
Networking and CCNA: 5
Programming: 5
Database:5
Mathematics: 5
System Design and OS : 5
Number Of MCQs - 25
04
Round
Hard
Video Call
Duration40-60 minutes
Interview date18 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
This was a Video call Technical Interview. The entire day was allocated for this. Mine interview was the first on the day, soo for me it was easy to appear with fresh mind. The environment or the interview experience was Awesome, as this interviewers were super cool and composed. I even had a talk with other participants and what we found was amazing, all interviewers were very polite and making participants comfortable before going for technical things. This probably helped all the students to come up with the best they had.
1. Problem Solving
To capture the latest 20 malicious logs from a log table, which was having many logs with the time stamp on it. Also to get this logs data stored in a Data structure best suited for the use of displaying. Also Some cleaning was asked to Perform, Exactly I don't Remember but it was just to set remarks and corrections to be followed to make it safe.
Problem approach
1) I just have started reading the logs Line by Line with read operation of file system with the condition it contains Malicious
2) I just then Checked for time stamp and make it sorted as per the requirement.
3) Then Stored them into the list and performed the instructed cleaning operation (using regular expression)
4) After this I just have populated the Recommendations as per the Malicious things in it.
5) The correction steps were categorized and can be used by reading the logs and then populated to the correction block.
05
Round
Hard
Video Call
Duration40-60 minutes
Interview date19 Nov 2021
Coding problem0
This was the managerial Interview, It was around the technical skills, professional attitude, approach towards solving problem and was all about the project, achievements, strengths and co-curricular activities of a candidate. It was to evaluate the candidate not only on technical but with all the backgrounds that one should holds.
06
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration20-30 minutes
Interview date19 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
1. Basic HR Questions
How much do you know about cisco?
How much do you know about cisco's work culture?
Why do you want to join us?
What are your future plans?
Where do you see yourself in 5years from now?
Here's your problem of the day 
Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
Skill covered: Programming
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