Akhilesh Tinniyam Kannan
About Akhilesh Tinniyam Kannan
Akhilesh Tinniyam Kannan is a Systems Engineer at Arista Networks with expertise in advanced routing, switching concepts, data center networking architecture, and network virtualization.
Current Position at Arista Networks
Akhilesh Tinniyam Kannan is currently serving as a Systems Engineer at Arista Networks. He has been in this role since 2017, based in Santa Clara, California. In this capacity, Akhilesh is responsible for hands-on work with customers during both product evaluation (pre-sales) and post-sales stages. His expertise in advanced routing and switching concepts, data center networking architecture, and network virtualization are integral to his role.
Previous Role at Arista Networks
Before becoming a Systems Engineer, Akhilesh Tinniyam Kannan worked as a Technical Solutions Engineer at Arista Networks from 2014 to 2017. During his tenure of three years in Santa Clara, California, he honed his skills in handling technical solutions for customers, leveraging his foundation in advanced networking and technical problem-solving.
Network Engineering Internship Experience
Akhilesh's early professional experience includes an internship as a Network Engineering Intern at Virtela Technology Services Incorporated, from 2013 to 2014. For 11 months, he gained practical insights into network engineering, which provided a solid groundwork for his subsequent roles in the industry.
Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Telecom
Akhilesh achieved a Master's Degree in the Interdisciplinary Telecom Program from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He studied from 2012 to 2014, acquiring substantial knowledge and skills that have fueled his career in the networking and telecommunications field. His advanced coursework and hands-on training have been crucial in his professional development.
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Akhilesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Gujarat University. He completed his undergraduate studies between 2008 and 2012. This period laid the technical groundwork for his later specializations and expertise in the networking sector.