Nobo Akiya
About Nobo Akiya
Nobo Akiya is a Technical Lead at Arista Networks in Tokyo, Japan, with a career spanning various technical roles in networking and support services.
Technical Lead at Arista Networks
Nobo Akiya is a Technical Lead at Arista Networks, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Tokyo, Japan, he leverages his extensive background in network engineering to oversee technical projects and lead engineering teams. His role involves coordinating complex technical solutions and ensuring the infrastructure meets operational standards.
Previous Roles at Arista Networks
Before becoming Technical Lead, Nobo Akiya served as a Technical Solutions Engineer at Arista Networks from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he focused on resolving technical issues, implementing network solutions, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings. His tenure in Tokyo, Japan, allowed him to contribute significantly to customer satisfaction and technical support.
Positions at Big Switch Networks
Nobo Akiya held several key roles at Big Switch Networks in Tokyo, Japan, spanning from 2015 to 2020. His roles included Director of APAC Support and Services, Manager of APAC Support and Services, Principal Network Engineer, and Customer Support Specialist. Throughout these positions, he managed regional support services, led technical teams, and provided top-tier customer support.
Tenure at Cisco Systems
Nobo Akiya's career at Cisco Systems included a variety of technical leadership roles. From 2012 to 2015, he was a Technical Leader in Ottawa, Canada. Before that, he spent six years as a Technical Leader in Tokyo, Japan, and began his tenure as a Software Engineer in San Jose, US, from 2001 to 2006. His responsibilities included software development, project management, and leading engineering teams.
Academic Background
Nobo Akiya holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Purdue University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational foundation in computer science has been pivotal in his career, enabling him to excel in various technical and leadership roles within the networking industry.