Vishal Bandekar
About Vishal Bandekar
Vishal Bandekar is a Manager of Software Engineering at Arista Networks with extensive experience in security, networking, and data center technologies.
Professional Background
Vishal Bandekar serves as a Manager in Software Engineering at Arista Networks in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He has been at Arista Networks since 2011, first as a Software Engineer for seven years and later advancing to his current managerial position. Prior to Arista, he worked at Hectogon Technologies as a Technical Architect for one year and at Zscaler Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer for three years. His extensive career also includes roles at Citrix Systems as a Lead Software Development Engineer and at Infosys as a Software Engineer. Vishal began his professional journey with a research internship at the ISRO Satellite Centre.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Bandekar earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) between 2003 and 2005. His foundational education was provided by RV College Of Engineering, where he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science. Additionally, he completed his pre-university course (PUC) in PCMB from MES College. These educational experiences have equipped him with comprehensive knowledge and skills in Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Specializations and Areas of Interest
Vishal Bandekar specializes in Web Security, Network Security, Networking, TCP/IP, Compilers, Policy Management, Cloud Management Infrastructure, Data Center Switching and Routing, and Access Control Lists (ACLs). He has hands-on experience developing modular data center switches and gaming platforms. His professional interests are particularly focused on Big Data, Security, and Networking technologies, making him adept at handling cutting-edge technological challenges.
Key Professional Experiences
Throughout his career, Vishal Bandekar has held significant roles in various reputable companies. At Arista Networks, he has been pivotal in managerial and engineering roles. At Hectogon Technologies, he worked as a Technical Architect, where he likely focused on designing scalable and robust systems. During his time at Zscaler Inc. and Citrix Systems, he further honed his skills in software engineering and development, contributing to critical projects. His early roles at Infosys and ISRO Satellite Centre laid the groundwork for his expertise in this field.