Stephen Dapre
About Stephen Dapre
Stephen Dapre is a System Engineer at Arista Networks with extensive experience in network engineering and architecture, holding multiple advanced certifications.
Company
Stephen Dapre is currently employed at Arista Networks as a Systems Engineer. He has been with this company since 2018, working out of Canberra, Australia. Arista Networks is known for its networking hardware and software, focusing on data centers and cloud networking.
Career History
Stephen Dapre has an extensive career in the networking and systems engineering field. He worked at Fujitsu Australia Limited as a Solution Designer from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as a Consultant at Cisco from 2015 to 2016. His earlier roles include Principal Architect at Telstra from 2013 to 2015, Technical Consultant at the Department of Defence from 2010 to 2013, and Solution Architect at Alphawest from 2007 to 2010. He began his career as a Network Engineer at Advantra and then advanced to Senior Network Engineer roles at Optus and Boeing.
Educational Background
Stephen Dapre holds multiple degrees and certifications. He earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Analytics from Deakin University (2017-2019). He also holds a Master’s Degree in Networking and System Administration from Charles Sturt University (2005-2007). Earlier in his educational journey, he achieved a Diploma in Software Development from Computer Power (2003-2005).
Certifications and Skills
Stephen Dapre is highly certified in the networking and cloud sectors. He holds a CCIE certification in Routing and Switching (#20522), now Emeritus status. He is also TOGAF 9 certified, indicating expertise in enterprise architecture, and holds the ACE:L5 certification for advanced skills in Arista Cloud Engineering. Additionally, he was previously certified as an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, and he holds a CCSP certification showcasing proficiency in cloud security.
Professional Experience in Canberra
Throughout his career, Stephen Dapre has been based in Canberra, Australia. He has been part of various significant roles across notable companies such as Arista Networks, Fujitsu Australia Limited, Cisco, Telstra, Department of Defence, Alphawest, Boeing, Optus, and Advantra. His long-term presence in Canberra underlines his integral role in the local tech and networking domains.