John Furtak
About John Furtak
John Furtak is the Lead Architect for Global Accounts at Arista Networks with over 20 years of experience in networking and solutions architecture.
Lead Architect at Arista Networks
John Furtak holds the position of Lead Architect - Global Accounts at Arista Networks. He has been with the company since 2016 and operates in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for designing solutions that meet the specific needs of various high-profile industries, including healthcare, financial services, oil & gas, media & entertainment, and service providers.
Previous Roles at Jane Street
Before joining Arista Networks, John Furtak worked as a Network Engineer at Jane Street from 2015 to 2016 for a period of 5 months. During his tenure in New York, NY, he managed networking tasks crucial for the firm's high-frequency trading operations.
Career at Juniper Networks
John Furtak had an extensive career at Juniper Networks, where he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2011 to 2015 and as a Resident Engineer from 2007 to 2011. Based in the Greater Philadelphia Area, he focused on providing specialized network solutions and technical support tailored to client needs.
Senior Network Engineer at Sungard Availability Services
At Sungard Availability Services, John Furtak served as a Senior Network Engineer from 2004 to 2007 in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of network infrastructure to support business continuity services.
Educational Background and Expertise
John Furtak attended Drexel University, where he studied Computer Science in the College of Engineering and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His academic background laid the foundation for over 20 years of experience in networking and solutions architecture.