Murthy Devarakonda
About Murthy Devarakonda
Murthy Devarakonda is a Systems Engineering Manager at Arista Networks with extensive experience in systems engineering and network management.
Current Position at Arista Networks
Murthy Devarakonda currently serves as a Systems Engineering Manager at Arista Networks. He has been with the company since 2019 and transitioned to this managerial role in 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing systems engineering operations and leading engineering teams in Irvine, California, United States.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Murthy Devarakonda has extensive experience at Cisco, where he held multiple roles. From 2010 to 2017, he worked as a Systems Engineer in Irvine, CA. He then transitioned to the role of Customer Engagement Manager from 2017 to 2018, also in Irvine. Following this, he returned to a Systems Engineer role from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his tenure at Cisco, he contributed significantly to customer engagement and systems engineering projects.
Early Career Path
Murthy Devarakonda's early career includes roles at several prominent companies. He started as a Network Engineer at iLoka from 2000 to 2001, then worked as an IT Specialist at IBM Global Services India Pvt. Ltd. in 2001. Additionally, he served as a Consultant at Infosys Technologies Ltd. from 2001 to 2006 and further honed his skills as a Senior Systems Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2006 to 2008. He also worked as a Network Engineer at MySpace from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Murthy Devarakonda holds a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completed in 1999. He furthered his education by earning an MBA in General Management from Pepperdine University, which he completed in 2012. During his MBA studies, he consulted with three companies on new-product development, strategic marketing, and IT process improvement.
Professional Certifications and Specializations
Murthy Devarakonda is a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert in Routing and Switching (CCIE#19324). His skill set includes expertise in internetwork technologies, leadership, product marketing, and business strategy. He has also proven skills in project management, having managed various complex projects throughout his career.