B. J. Hoskins
About B. J. Hoskins
B. J. Hoskins is a Senior System Engineer at Versa Networks, where he focuses on enhancing Secure SD-WAN and SASE infrastructure. He has extensive experience in network engineering and architecture, having worked for companies such as T-Mobile, Sprint, and Ericsson.
Work at Versa Networks
B. J. Hoskins serves as a Senior System Engineer at Versa Networks, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on addressing challenges associated with legacy WANs and traditional networking hardware. His work involves collaborating with service provider customers to enhance their Secure SD-WAN and SASE infrastructure. He plays a key role in bridging the gap between Network and Security teams, which helps streamline operations within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Versa Networks, B. J. Hoskins accumulated extensive experience in the networking field. He worked at T-Mobile as a Principal Engineer - Systems Architecture from 2011 to 2022, where he contributed for 11 years. Prior to that, he was an IP Network Engineer at Sprint from 2000 to 2009 for 9 years. He also held a position as an IP Network Engineer at Ericsson for a brief period in 2009. His earlier role was as a Senior Consultant at Sogeti from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
B. J. Hoskins studied at the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 1996 to 1998. He later attended Park University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, studying from 2001 to 2005. His educational background, combined with his extensive work experience, equips him with expertise in integrating SD-WAN, Security, Routing, Secure Access, and Analytics into a unified software stack.
Professional Skills
B. J. Hoskins specializes in several key areas within the networking industry. His skills include integrating SD-WAN and Security solutions, as well as Routing and Secure Access. He is adept at utilizing analytics to enhance network performance. His ability to bridge the gap between Network and Security teams is a significant aspect of his role, contributing to more efficient operations and improved service delivery.