Sarath Sasidharan
About Sarath Sasidharan
Sarath Sasidharan is a Network Engineer at Facebook, specializing in corporate network infrastructure and providing advanced support for regional datacenters and WAN. He has extensive experience in network engineering, having worked for various companies including Genpact, Fujitsu, and Micron Semiconductors.
Work at EOS IT Solutions
Sarath Sasidharan currently serves as a Network Engineer at EOS IT Management Solutions Ltd, focusing on the corporate network infrastructure for Facebook. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the management and support of network systems in Singapore. His responsibilities include providing Level 2 and 3 support for regional datacenters and ensuring the high availability of network services.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current position, Sarath worked at Genpact as a Network Engineer for Facebook from 2018 to 2020. He also held a role at Fujitsu Singapore as a Network Engineer for GIC Singapore from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes working as a System/Support Technologist at Micron Semiconductors from 2014 to 2016 and an internship at Panasonic in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Sarath studied at Northumbria University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Network Technology from 2016 to 2017. He also completed a Diploma in Electronics, Computer, and Communication Engineering at Nanyang Polytechnic from 2011 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in network engineering and technology.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role, Sarath manages high availability and clustered firewall environments using Juniper SRX and vSRX technologies. He troubleshoots network issues reported by users, including WiFi and wireless communications. He executes iOS upgrades, security patches, and bug fixes, while also monitoring alerts and troubleshooting alarms. Additionally, he collaborates with product vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba to resolve complex hardware and software issues.
Project Management and Implementation
Sarath plans and executes major projects and migrations within his network engineering role. His responsibilities include resource planning, technical review, validation, and implementation of network solutions. He updates technical and process documentation, including network diagrams, to ensure accurate representation of the network infrastructure.