Werner Viljoen
About Werner Viljoen
Werner Viljoen is a Systems Engineer at Arista Networks, focusing on scalable and secure network solutions in the EMEA region since 2014.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Werner Viljoen currently works as a Systems Engineer at Arista Networks. He has been with the company since December 2014, focusing on delivering software-driven cloud networking solutions. Werner is involved in implementing scalable and secure network solutions across the EMEA region. His work includes utilizing Arista's Extensible Operating System (EOS) to ensure single-image consistency across various hardware platforms.
Previous Experience at XON
Werner Viljoen's career at XON spanned from 1999 to 2014. He started as a Junior Support Engineer in 1999 and later held positions such as Support Engineer, Server Support Engineer, Administrator, Sales Engineer, and Network Sales Engineer. His longest tenure with XON was as a Network Sales Engineer from 2006 to 2014. Throughout his roles, he gained extensive experience in network management, server support, and active directory administration.
Contributions to Arista's Cloud Solutions
As part of Arista Networks, Werner Viljoen contributes to the deployment of Arista's CloudVision and Extensible Operating System (EOS). These technologies have collectively shipped over five million cloud networking ports worldwide. Werner's role includes working with a team to offer scalable and secure network solutions, reinforcing Arista’s position in the cloud networking market.
Education and Matriculation
Werner Viljoen completed his matriculation at Elsburg High, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His education provided a foundational understanding of various subjects, preparing him for his future roles in network engineering and support.
Involvement with Open Standards
Werner Viljoen engages with open standards as part of his role at Arista Networks. He is involved with the 25/50GbE consortium, reflecting Arista's commitment to open standards. His involvement ensures that Arista continues to offer robust and forward-compatible networking solutions.