Zahabia Damania
About Zahabia Damania
Zahabia Damania is a Senior Network Engineer at Rent The Runway in San Antonio, Texas, with over a decade of experience in network engineering and cloud infrastructure. She holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Work at Rent the Runway
Zahabia Damania has been employed at Rent the Runway as a Senior Network Engineer since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for provisioning network infrastructure for cloud products. Her tasks include IP assignment to networks, maintaining DNS zones, and deploying hardware. This position is based in San Antonio, Texas, where she has contributed to the company's network engineering efforts for three years.
Education and Expertise
Zahabia Damania holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, studying from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in network engineering and computer science principles.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Before joining Rent the Runway, Zahabia Damania worked at Rackspace Technology as a Senior Network Engineer from 2011 to 2020. During her nine years there, she configured and maintained network security devices, including Cisco ASA firewalls and Big IP Load Balancers. She also built and maintained Cisco Routers and Switches, specifically focusing on Cisco catalyst switches and routers within Rackspace’s cloud infrastructure.
Research Assistant Role
Zahabia Damania served as a Research Assistant at the University of Houston-Clear Lake from 2009 to 2010. In this role, she contributed to various research projects, enhancing her skills in network engineering and technology application. This position allowed her to gain practical experience in a university setting, furthering her knowledge in the field.
Early Career as a Software Developer
Zahabia Damania began her career as a Software Developer at Atlink Communications Inc. in 2010. Although her tenure was brief, lasting four months, she developed scalable network automation solutions for a global deployment at a leading service provider. This early experience laid the groundwork for her future roles in network engineering.