Gary Donahue
About Gary Donahue
Gary Donahue is a Sr. Solutions Architect and Training Lead at Arista Networks, Inc., with extensive experience in networking and computer theory, and is the author of 'Arista Warrior'.
Title
Gary Donahue holds the position of Sr. Solutions Architect and Training Lead at Arista Networks, Inc. He has been with the company since 2013.
Company
Gary Donahue is currently employed at Arista Networks, Inc. in a role that combines technical architecture with training leadership. His work involves creating and delivering advanced content on Arista topics to both internal Sales Engineers and customers.
Work History
Gary Donahue has a diverse background in networking and engineering roles spanning several companies. Notably, he worked at Weight Watchers as Manager, Networking and Security (2009-2010), at Liberty Travel as Sr. Network Architect (2007-2008), and at IPC as Sr. IP Engineer (2006-2007). He also served as President of GAD Technology from 2005 to 2012 and held positions at Calence, InfoNXX, Alliant Technologies, Planet Access Networks, CompuCom, and The Ultimate Corp. earlier in his career.
Education and Expertise
Gary Donahue studied Computer Programming at Chubb Institute, where he earned a diploma in 1984. He possesses CCIE-level expertise in network architecture, with significant experience in VoIP and QoS. His skills extend to public speaking, teaching, and evangelizing Arista EOS.
Authorship and Publications
Gary Donahue is the author of 'Arista Warrior,' with two editions published. The book provides a real-world understanding of Arista switches and showcases his ability to make complex ideas accessible to a broader audience.