Adam Wiggins
About Adam Wiggins
Adam Wiggins is a Software Engineering Manager at Arista Networks with over 15 years of experience in embedded operating systems and virtualization. He has a strong background in product development, operating systems design, and systems software architecture.
Company
Adam Wiggins is currently working as a Software Engineering Manager at Arista Networks since 2018. Based in Sydney, his role involves overseeing software engineering projects and managing teams to deliver advanced networking solutions.
Title
Adam Wiggins serves as a Software Engineering Manager at Arista Networks. His leadership role focuses on the development and implementation of software engineering practices and solutions.
Education and Expertise
Adam Wiggins studied Computer Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering degree from 1996 to 2000. He pursued further studies towards a PhD in Computer Engineering from 2001 to 2006 but did not complete the degree. His areas of specialization include operating systems design, microkernel architecture, systems software architecture, and embedded virtualization. He is skilled in system-on-a-chip hardware platform prototyping and digital electronics design.
Professional Background
Adam Wiggins has held several significant positions throughout his career. Prior to joining Arista Networks in 2018, he was a Product Owner/Manager (Platforms) and Lead Engineer at Metamako from 2014 to 2018. Before that, he was a Senior Software Architect at General Dynamics C4 Systems from 2012 to 2014. His experience also includes roles as a Software Architect and Technical Lead at Open Kernel Labs, Inc. Between 1998 and 2007, he worked in various research and teaching capacities at the University of New South Wales, including positions as a Research Officer, Research Student, and Casual Tutor.
Achievements
Adam Wiggins has over 15 years of experience in research and development, particularly focusing on embedded operating systems and virtualization. He has demonstrated his expertise in operating systems design and construction, microkernel architecture, and systems software architecture. His proficiency extends to high-density surface mount device (SMD) fabrication techniques and hardware/software co-design. Throughout his career, he has been involved in teaching, training, and mentoring, contributing to the development of future engineering talents.