Brandon Mangold
About Brandon Mangold
Brandon Mangold is a Systems Engineer at Arista Networks with extensive experience in network architecture and IT management.
Professional Background
Brandon Mangold is currently employed at Arista Networks as a Systems Engineer based in Houston, Texas. His tenure at Arista Networks began in 2020. Prior to this role, he worked at ianAsher openSolutions as a Solution Architect and Partner from 2018 to 2020. Brandon also has significant experience from United Airlines where he served as Lead Enterprise Network Architect from 2010 to 2018. He initially entered the airline industry with Continental Airlines, working as a Network Engineer from 2008 to 2010. His earlier positions include IT Manager at Windswept Integrated Technologies from 2005 to 2007, and Principal IT Consultant and Owner at Horizon Computer Services Inc from 2002 to 2005.
Current Role: Systems Engineer at Arista Networks
Since 2020, Brandon Mangold has been serving as a Systems Engineer at Arista Networks in Houston, Texas. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge and skills in network engineering to support and optimize the network solutions for clients. His responsibilities include both pre-sales and post-sales engineering, ensuring he comprehensively addresses customer needs and delivers effective solutions.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Arista Networks, Brandon Mangold accumulated diverse experience in several key roles. From 2018 to 2020, he was a Solution Architect and Partner at ianAsher openSolutions. At United Airlines, he held the position of Lead Enterprise Network Architect between 2010 and 2018. He also worked for Continental Airlines as a Network Engineer from 2008 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he was an IT Manager at Windswept Integrated Technologies from 2005 to 2007 and Principal IT Consultant and Owner at Horizon Computer Services Inc from 2002 to 2005 in San Antonio, Texas.
Certifications and Education
Brandon Mangold holds several notable certifications which underscore his extensive expertise in network technologies. He attained the prestigious CCIE# 31104 certification through Cisco Networking Academy. Additionally, he has an Arista Level 3 certification, reflecting advanced proficiency in Arista Networks technologies. Furthermore, he is certified as a Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), demonstrating his capabilities in Palo Alto Networks security solutions.
Expertise in Pre-Sales and Post-Sales Engineering
Brandon Mangold's comprehensive industry experience includes significant roles in both pre-sales and post-sales engineering. This dual expertise enables him to understand client requirements thoroughly and provide well-rounded network solutions. His hands-on experience across multiple engineering phases allows him to deliver effective and reliable network services, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.