Jeff Schoch
About Jeff Schoch
Jeff Schoch is a Senior Solutions Architect at Versa Networks, specializing in secure SD-WAN technologies. He has extensive experience in network engineering and has held various roles at Sprint and Juniper Networks over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at Versa Networks
Jeff Schoch has been employed at Versa Networks as a Senior Solutions Architect since 2019. In this role, he leverages his extensive knowledge in secure software-defined wide area network technologies. He actively engages with the engineering and product line management teams, providing feedback that helps prioritize features based on customer requirements. His responsibilities include designing customer headend upgrades and delivering customized training programs for sales and NOC engineers, thereby enhancing their understanding of SD-WAN technologies.
Previous Experience at Juniper Networks
Prior to his current position, Jeff Schoch worked at Juniper Networks as a Resident Engineer from 2004 to 2019, accumulating 15 years of experience. In this capacity, he contributed to various projects and initiatives that focused on network solutions and customer support, further solidifying his expertise in the field of networking.
Career at Sprint
Jeff Schoch held multiple roles at Sprint from 1997 to 2004. He began as an NTAC I Engineer, then progressed to NTAC II and NTAC III Engineer positions, gaining valuable experience in network engineering. He also served as Manager of Sprintlink Implementations for a year in 1999. His tenure at Sprint provided him with a solid foundation in network operations and management.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Schoch earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Spanish from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 1993 to 1997. He holds the JNCIP-SP Emeritus #294 certification, which signifies his advanced expertise in service provider routing and switching. Additionally, he is certified as a Versa Secure SD-WAN Administrator Specialist, reflecting his proficiency in SD-WAN technologies.
Training and Development Initiatives
In his current role at Versa Networks, Jeff Schoch develops and delivers customized training programs aimed at enhancing the skills of sales engineers and NOC engineers. These training initiatives focus on SD-WAN technologies, ensuring that team members are well-equipped to address customer needs and understand the complexities of network solutions.