Liyi Huang
About Liyi Huang
Liyi Huang is a Sr. Customer Success Architect at Isovalent, currently working at Cisco. With over a decade of experience in network design and automation, he holds multiple certifications and degrees in computer science and networking.
Current Role at Isovalent
Liyi Huang serves as a Senior Customer Success Architect at Isovalent, a position held since 2023. In this role, Huang focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction and success through effective implementation of Isovalent's solutions. The role involves working closely with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions that enhance their experience with Isovalent's offerings.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Isovalent, Liyi Huang accumulated extensive experience in various roles within the networking and cloud solutions sectors. Huang worked at Tetrate as a Solutions Architect from 2021 to 2023, and at CDW Canada in multiple capacities, including Network/Cloud Solutions Architect and Network Consultant between 2018 and 2021. Previous roles also include positions at IT Weapons, Symantec, and WANDL, where Huang developed a strong foundation in network engineering and solutions architecture.
Education and Expertise
Liyi Huang holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Chengdu College of UESTC, obtained from 2007 to 2011. Huang further advanced education by earning a Master's degree in Computer Network from Ryerson University between 2013 and 2015. Huang's academic background is complemented by certifications in networking and cloud technologies, including CCIE Service Provider, AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, and multiple other AWS certifications.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Huang possesses over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting networks across multiple layers (L2-L7) using technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and F5. Huang is certified as a Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer and F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator. Additionally, Huang has expertise in cloud-native architecture, utilizing tools and technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Envoy, Cilium, and Calico.
Network Automation and Infrastructure Expertise
With over 5 years of experience in network automation and infrastructure as code, Liyi Huang is proficient in using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, and Terraform. This expertise enables Huang to implement efficient and scalable network solutions, enhancing operational performance and reliability in various environments.