Dana Yanch
About Dana Yanch
Dana Yanch serves as the Director of Technical Marketing & Integrations at Elisity, bringing extensive experience in network engineering and technical solutions across various companies, including Cisco and Dell.
Current Role at Elisity
Dana Yanch serves as the Director of Technical Marketing & Integrations at Elisity, a position held since 2021. In this role, Dana focuses on the strategic marketing of technical solutions and the integration of various technologies to enhance product offerings. The work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that technical marketing aligns with business objectives and customer needs.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Dana Yanch has a significant history with Cisco, having worked in various roles from 2006 to 2020. Initially, Dana served as a Technical Solutions Architect for SD-WAN from 2017 to 2019 and later as a Global Technical Solutions Architect for SD-WAN from 2019 to 2020. These positions were based in the Phoenix, Arizona Area and involved providing technical solutions and support for SD-WAN technologies.
Educational Background and Certifications
Dana Yanch studied at Mesa Community College, achieving an Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, Dana attended the Cisco Networking Academy, focusing on Network Engineering and obtaining the CCNP certification between 2007 and 2009. Dana also holds the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification, indicating a high level of expertise in network design.
Expertise in SD-WAN Solutions
Dana Yanch possesses extensive expertise in a variety of SD-WAN solutions, including Viptela, Silver Peak, CloudGenix, and VeloCloud. This comprehensive skill set highlights a strong background in software-defined networking, enabling effective deployment and management of SD-WAN technologies across different environments.
Career Progression and Roles
Dana Yanch has held multiple positions across various companies, including roles at Dell, GoDaddy.com, and Aviatrix. Prior to joining Elisity, Dana worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Aviatrix from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior Delivery Architect at Datalink from 2016 to 2017. Dana's career reflects a consistent focus on network engineering and technical solutions.