Jason Edelman
About Jason Edelman
Jason Edelman is the Founder and CTO of Network to Code, where he has led the company since its inception in 2014. He has a background in computer engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and has contributed to the field through his work in network automation and as a co-author of a book on network programmability.
Work at Network to Code
Jason Edelman serves as the Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Network to Code, a position he has held since the company's inception in late 2014. Under his leadership, Network to Code has become recognized by Gartner as a provider of network automation solutions. The company sponsors Nautobot, an open-source Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform, which reflects its commitment to advancing network automation technologies.
Education and Expertise
Jason Edelman earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He holds a VMware VCDX-NV 167 certification, a credential that signifies expertise in network virtualization. His educational background and certifications support his extensive experience in network engineering and automation.
Background
Before founding Network to Code, Jason Edelman held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Network Engineer at BD from 2001 to 2005, followed by a role as a Global Systems Engineer at Cisco Systems from 2005 to 2008. He then transitioned to Fujitsu Consulting as a Senior Consultant for six months in 2008, before becoming a Principal Solutions Architect at Presidio, where he worked until 2014.
Achievements
Jason Edelman co-authored the book 'Network Programmability & Automation,' published by O'Reilly, contributing to the body of knowledge in network automation. He has been influential in integrating DevOps principles into networking, observing the shift in IT operational models and leading efforts around Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and programmability during his tenure at Presidio.