Saurabh Bist
About Saurabh Bist
Saurabh Bist is a Software Development Manager with expertise in network virtualization and data center networking. He has a diverse background in software development and network engineering, having worked for notable companies such as VMware and Skytap.
Work at Skytap
Currently, Saurabh Bist serves as a Software Development Manager at Skytap, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Software Development Engineer at the same company for four months in 2022. His tenure at Skytap has been marked by his focus on software development and management within the organization, contributing to the company's objectives in the cloud computing sector.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Bist holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. His expertise includes network virtualization, data center networking, and proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Background in Networking and Security
Saurabh Bist began his career as a Jr Network Engineer at Infinium Solutionz Private Limited in 2012, where he worked for 11 months. He then transitioned to Cyberoam as a Network Security Engineer for one year. His experience in networking continued at VMware, where he held multiple positions, including MTS 2 and MTS 3, from 2016 to 2020. He also interned as a Network Engineer at Red Hat in 2015.
Technical Skills and Tools
Saurabh Bist is skilled in utilizing virtualization tools such as KVM and Libvirt (VIRSH). He is experienced with network simulation tools like GNS3 and Cisco VIRL. His technical proficiency extends to various network protocols and technologies, including OpenFlow, OSPF, and BGP. This skill set supports his work in network virtualization and data center networking.