Marinus (Martijn) Van Blankers
About Marinus (Martijn) Van Blankers
Marinus (Martijn) Van Blankers is a Principal Network Architect at Asurion, with extensive experience in network engineering and architecture, particularly in Tokyo, Japan.
Current Role at Asurion
Marinus (Martijn) Van Blankers currently serves as the Principal Network Architect at Asurion in Tokyo, Japan. He assumed this position in 2022 and continues to provide expert guidance on network architecture. His role focuses on designing and maintaining advanced network systems for the company.
Previous Roles at Asurion
Before becoming the Principal Network Architect, Van Blankers held two significant positions at Asurion in Tokyo: Network Architect from 2019 to 2022 and Sr. Network Engineer from 2016 to 2019. In these roles, he was responsible for the design and execution of network solutions, contributing to the company's infrastructure efficiency and stability.
Early Career
Marinus (Martijn) Van Blankers began his career at CAIW as a Helpdesk Engineer in Naaldwijk in 2006. He then progressed to KPN, where he had multiple roles including Technical Support Engineer and System/Network Engineer from 2008 to 2014 in The Hague Area, Netherlands. Additionally, he worked for YaWorks in Amsterdam and had a brief stint at NETGEAR as a Level 3 Technical Support Engineer.
Technical Expertise
Van Blankers has developed extensive expertise in enterprise data center networks, utilizing technologies from Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and F5. He specializes in cloud services connectivity, particularly with AWS and Azure, and has advanced knowledge of routing protocols such as RIP, (E)IGRP, OSPF, and (MP)BGP. He is skilled in network security with experience in Bluecoat SG, Bluecoat AV, and Zscaler.
Network Engineering Skills
Throughout his career, Van Blankers has honed his skills in implementing LAN techniques, including (R)STP, VLANs, HSRP, Dot1q, and QoS. He is adept at using load balancers like Cisco ACE and F5 BIG IP LTM and managing firewalls from Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper, and Cisco ASA. This breadth of knowledge enables him to address complex networking challenges efficiently.