Craig Collar
About Craig Collar
Craig Collar is a Principal Network Solutions Architect at Myriad360, with a career spanning over two decades in network engineering and architecture. He has held various roles at notable companies including IBM, Dell EMC, and Hewlett-Packard, and possesses certifications in Juniper and Palo Alto Networks technologies.
Current Role at Myriad360
Craig Collar serves as the Principal Network Solutions Architect at Myriad360, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in network architecture and solutions to design and implement effective network strategies. His responsibilities include overseeing network design projects and ensuring alignment with client needs and industry standards.
Previous Experience in Network Architecture
Before joining Myriad360, Craig Collar held several significant positions in network architecture. He worked at Dell EMC as a Senior Network Consulting Architect from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at PEAK Internet from 2011 to 2013 and as a Network Architect at Hewlett-Packard from 2007 to 2011. His career also includes roles at IBM and Lycos, Inc., where he further developed his expertise in network solutions.
Educational Background
Craig Collar studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1991 to 1994. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills that he has applied throughout his career in network engineering and architecture.
Technical Certifications
Craig Collar holds several current certifications that validate his expertise in network solutions. He is certified in Juniper JNCIP-SP and JNCIP-ENT, as well as in Palo Alto Networks ACE firewall. These certifications reflect his commitment to maintaining industry standards and enhancing his technical skills.
Leadership and Management Experience
Craig Collar has a strong background in technical leadership, particularly in managing geographically dispersed teams in network and systems engineering. His experience includes developing and managing vendor relationships for joint service development and specifications, demonstrating his capability in strategic planning and execution within the network architecture domain.