Robert Pattison
About Robert Pattison
Robert Pattison is the Director of Manufacturing at Arista Networks, Inc. with extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing processes.
Company
Robert Pattison is currently working at Arista Networks, Inc. He serves as the Director of Manufacturing at their Santa Clara office. He has been with the company from 2012 to the present. Arista Networks, Inc. is known for providing software-driven cloud networking solutions for large data center storage and computing environments.
Title
Robert Pattison holds the position of Director, Manufacturing at Arista Networks, Inc. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire manufacturing process, ensuring that the products meet high standards of quality and reliability.
Professional Experience at Cisco Systems
Robert Pattison has significant experience with Cisco Systems, where he held several senior managerial positions. From 2009 to 2012, he served as Senior Manager, Design for Reliability, focusing on enhancing product reliability. From 2007 to 2009, he worked as Senior Manager, Technical Support, where he was responsible for providing high-level technical support. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2007, he was the Senior Manager, Manufacturing, managing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Robert Pattison studied at Glasgow Caledonian University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1977 to 1982. His educational background provided him with the foundational knowledge needed for a successful career in engineering and manufacturing.
Background in Engineering Development Lifecycle
Robert Pattison has a thorough understanding of the Engineering Development Lifecycle. This knowledge is crucial for managing complex manufacturing processes. His expertise covers design for manufacturability, reliability, processes, tools, and techniques, enhancing product quality and efficiency.
Technological Analysis and Evaluation
Robert Pattison possesses extensive experience in analyzing and evaluating technologies. This skill enables him to create effective partnerships on both technical and business levels, contributing to successful product development and implementation.