Chris Kane
About Chris Kane
Chris Kane is a System Engineer Manager at Arista Networks and a founding member of the Ohio Networking User Group (OH)NUG, with extensive experience in network engineering and community outreach.
Title and Current Positions
Chris Kane currently holds the title of System Engineer Manager at Arista Networks. In addition to his role at Arista Networks, he is one of the founding members of the Ohio Networking User Group ((OH)NUG), which he has been involved with since 2017.
Past Experience
Chris Kane has accumulated extensive experience in network engineering over the years. From 2011 to 2015, he worked at Netech Corporation as a Data Center Engineer. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Network Engineer at Bluemile Networks for 10 months between 2010 and 2011. He also held senior network engineering roles at Cardinal Health from 2009 to 2010, DSW from 2006 to 2009, and JPMC from 2002 to 2006. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Data Network Engineer at UUNET from 1997 to 2002 and as a Communications Technician at Ameritech from 1996 to 1997. His career began in the U.S. Navy, where he was a Radioman from 1992 to 1996.
Certifications
Chris Kane holds several prestigious certifications. He obtained the Arista ACE L7 certification, which showcases his expertise in advanced network engineering. Additionally, he earned the highly recognized CCIE (R/S #14430) certification in 2005, underscoring his high level of proficiency in network engineering.
Community Involvement
Chris Kane is actively involved in community outreach initiatives. He participates in the (US)NUA Community Outreach initiative, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community and supporting networking professionals.
Professional Interests
Chris Kane has a strong interest in reviewing technical books, which indicates his commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry knowledge. He also has a passion for integrating networks during mergers and acquisitions, demonstrating his specialized skill in managing complex network integration projects.