Rastislav Szabo
About Rastislav Szabo
Rastislav Szabo is a software engineer with a strong background in computer systems and networks. He specializes in eBPF-based networking solutions and has contributed to the development of Cilium's BGP Control Plane feature.
Work at Isovalent
Rastislav Szabo currently serves as a Software Engineer at Isovalent, a position he has held since 2023. He works remotely, contributing to the company's focus on advanced networking solutions. His expertise in eBPF-based networking aligns with Isovalent's mission to enhance cloud-native environments.
Education and Expertise
Rastislav Szabo holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems and Networks, which he obtained from the Faculty of Informatics and Information Technologies at the Slovak University of Technology from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science (MS) in Computer and Communication Systems and Networks from the same institution between 2009 and 2011. His educational background supports his specialization in eBPF-based networking solutions.
Background
Rastislav Szabo began his career as a Junior Software Developer at Envigeo, where he worked from 2004 to 2006. He then transitioned to Soitron as a Network System Engineer from 2011 to 2012. He gained further experience at PANTHEON.tech, where he served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016 and later as a Staff Engineer from 2016 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead at Kubermatic from 2020 to 2023.
Achievements
Rastislav Szabo has made significant contributions to the development of Cilium's BGP Control Plane feature, which enhances networking capabilities beyond Kubernetes clusters. This work reflects his specialization in eBPF-based networking solutions and his commitment to advancing cloud-native technologies.