Ashwini Kumar
About Ashwini Kumar
Ashwini Kumar is a Software Engineer at Arista Networks with extensive experience in networking features, programming, and protocol development.
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Ashwini Kumar is currently a Software Engineer at Arista Networks, Inc., where he has been working since 2012. His role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Background
Before joining Arista Networks, Ashwini Kumar worked at Juniper Networks as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previously, he held research intern positions at both NEC Laboratories America in 2008 and Philips Research in 2007. He also served as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2006 to 2010. His early career included roles at Oracle as Member Technical Staff from 2004 to 2005 and an internship at the National University of Singapore in 2003.
Education and Expertise
Ashwini Kumar achieved his M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His academic foundation has equipped him with comprehensive skills in his field.
Role at Arista Networks
In his role at Arista Networks, Ashwini Kumar has extensive experience in developing networking features for Arista's EOS switches. His work focuses on data-center, SDN, edge, and campus networks. He leads the design and implementation of customer-requested features and is instrumental in defining the product roadmap.
Technical Skills and Tools
Ashwini Kumar possesses over 15 years of programming experience in languages such as C, Python, C++, Go, and Java. He is proficient in programming with P4 and has worked with various networking ASIC platforms, including programmable ASICs. Additionally, he has a strong background in wireless networking protocols, specifically IEEE 802.11, and utilizes tools like Network Simulator and OPNET Modeler for networking protocol development and testing.