Pete Lumbis
About Pete Lumbis
Pete Lumbis is a Principal Engineer at Upbound, with a diverse background in technical marketing and engineering roles at companies such as Cumulus Networks, Cisco Systems, and NVIDIA. He is recognized for his expertise in network design and has contributed significantly to technical documentation and presentations in the industry.
Work at Upbound
Pete Lumbis has been serving as a Principal Engineer at Upbound since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of documentation for Crossplane and Upbound, focusing on enhancing technical content and infrastructure. His responsibilities include ensuring that complex technical concepts are communicated effectively to a diverse audience, leveraging his strong focus on user empathy.
Previous Experience in Networking
Prior to his current role, Pete Lumbis held various positions in the networking industry. He worked at Cumulus Networks as a Customer Solutions Engineer from 2014 to 2017 and later as Director of Technical Marketing and Documentation from 2018 to 2020. His experience at Cisco Systems includes roles as a Customer Support Engineer, Routing Protocols Technical Leader, and TAC Customer Support Engineer across multiple teams. He also served as a Network Engineer at NVIDIA and Microsoft.
Education and Expertise
Pete Lumbis studied Computer Science at Northeastern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2003 to 2008. He is recognized for his expertise in network design, being one of the first 100 individuals globally to achieve the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification. This certification underscores his high level of proficiency in the field.
Industry Contributions and Presentations
Pete Lumbis has made significant contributions to the networking community through his presentations at notable industry events. He has presented at NANOG, OpenStack Summit, Packet Pushers, and Cisco Live, showcasing his expertise in technical presentations. His ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively has been a key aspect of his professional engagements.