Cliff De Guzman
About Cliff De Guzman
Cliff De Guzman is the Technical Director of Engineering at Arista Networks, with extensive experience in networking protocols, programming languages, and data center designs.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Cliff De Guzman is currently serving as the Technical Director, Engineering at Arista Networks since 2020. Based in Santa Clara, CA, he oversees engineering initiatives and contributes to the strategic direction of the company. His role involves spearheading complex engineering projects and ensuring the alignment of technical efforts with the company's overall goals.
Previous Experience at Big Switch Networks
Cliff De Guzman had a significant tenure at Big Switch Networks, where he served in various roles from 2013 to 2020. He started as a Member of Technical Staff in 2013 and was promoted to Director of Engineering (QA) later that year, a position he held for five years. Subsequently, he became Vice President Of Engineering (QA) until 2020. During his time at Big Switch Networks, Cliff led quality assurance initiatives and was instrumental in driving engineering excellence.
Years at Juniper Networks
Cliff De Guzman dedicated over a decade to Juniper Networks, starting in 1998 as an Escalation Engineer. Over the years, he took on progressively senior roles, including Technical Lead/Sr. Systems Engineer, Senior Staff Engineer, System Test, and Sr. Manager, System Test. From 2008 to 2013, he served as Director and later Sr. Director of Engineering. His extensive work at Juniper Networks contributed to the development and testing of robust networking solutions.
Educational Background
Cliff De Guzman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering with a minor in Physics from the University of San Francisco, completed between 1990 and 1992. Additionally, he studied briefly at the University of the Philippines and LSGH in 1970. His formal education laid a solid foundation for his extensive career in engineering and networking.
Technical Certifications and Expertise
In 2001, Cliff De Guzman earned the prestigious Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) certification. He possesses extensive expertise in networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and MPLS. He is skilled in scripting languages including Python, Perl, and TCL, and is proficient in various programming languages such as C, MUMPS, FORTRAN, Pascal, and Assembly. Moreover, his background includes a deep understanding of operating systems like UNIX, Windows, and OSX, as well as advanced usage of network testing tools like Agilent RouterTester, IXIA, and Spirent.