Programs and initiatives I've led at Cisco — spanning IPv6 transformation, network validation and security, AI-driven automation, and technical leadership.
Led Proof-of-Concept deployments across Bangalore (BGL17 campus) and San Jose (SJC12, 2 floors), validating architecture, security, and operational readiness ahead of enterprise-wide rollout. Presented at Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026 and the IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF) 2026.
Technical Lead and Product Owner driving ANAV initiatives within Cisco IT — enterprise network readiness, production validation, and infrastructure modernization across the APJC region.
Drove production validation for Cisco Catalyst 9000 platforms across APJC, SJC, and RTP via Catalyst Center — auto-detecting and remediating thousands of weekly issues (software bugs, config errors, HW/SW EOL-EOS risks, and Salt Typhoon-related, CISA-identified vulnerabilities) with automated fixes for SSH, SNMPv3, NETCONF, and HTTP/HTTPS.
Leading AI adoption and network automation initiatives across Cisco IT to improve operational efficiency and engineering productivity.
Presented Cisco IT's Enterprise IPv6 Transformation journey and enterprise networking innovations, sharing architecture, deployment strategy, and real-world lessons with the global networking community — including "IFP07: The Role of Standards in Advancing Infrastructure and Cybersecurity for the AI Era" at IEEE FNWF 2026.
Conducted 500+ technical interviews as a Cisco Certified Interviewer, contributing to candidate assessment, mentoring, and engineering talent development.