Jeffrey Kala
About Jeffrey Kala
Jeffrey Kala is a Principal Architect with extensive experience in network automation and architecture. He has worked with various companies, including Verizon Wireless and Charles Schwab, and has contributed to open source projects in the network automation field.
Current Role at Network to Code
Jeffrey Kala currently serves as Principal Architect at Network to Code, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads customer calls with technical peers and communicates solutions to executive leadership. He also advises technical delivery teams on network automation architecture, ensuring that solutions align with client needs. Additionally, he develops reusable tooling that empowers solutions for Network to Code's customers and creates technical documentation for the solutions built for clients.
Previous Experience in Network Automation
Jeffrey Kala has extensive experience in network automation, having worked in various roles at Network to Code. He was a Senior Network Automation Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and transitioned to Senior Network Automation Consultant in 2022 for seven months. His responsibilities included translating manual workflows into high-level and low-level designs. His background also includes significant roles at Charles Schwab, where he served as Sr. Staff Network Automation and Optimization for five months in 2020 and as Sr. Staff, Network Engineering from 2019 to 2020.
Career at Verizon Wireless
Jeffrey Kala's career includes multiple positions at Verizon Wireless, where he accumulated significant experience in network operations. He worked as a Network Technician in the Network Repair Bureau from 2011 to 2013 and held various roles, including Associate Network Technician from 2010 to 2011, Technician-Systems from 2013 to 2015, and Principal Engineer from 2016 to 2018. His roles involved hands-on technical work and leadership in network operations.
Educational Background
Jeffrey Kala studied at DeVry Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Network and Communication Management from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he attended DeVry Irving, focusing on Computer and Information Sciences and achieving a specialization in Network Systems Administration from 2007 to 2009. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in network automation and engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Jeffrey Kala possesses advanced knowledge of various technologies, including Python, Ansible, Go, Java, Terraform, and Kafka. He continuously learns and adopts new technologies to enhance his skill set. Additionally, he has contributed to multiple open-source projects in the network automation space, demonstrating his commitment to the field and collaboration with the broader technical community.