Rohit Kaushik
About Rohit Kaushik
Rohit Kaushik is a Solutions Architect specializing in SASE at Versa Networks, with prior experience at Fortinet and Dalhousie University. He holds a Master of Engineering in Internetworking from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Work at Versa Networks
Rohit Kaushik has been serving as a Solutions Architect specializing in SASE at Versa Networks since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing secure access service edge solutions. His responsibilities include designing network architectures that enhance security and performance for clients. Rohit leverages his extensive background in networking and security to address complex challenges faced by organizations in the evolving digital landscape.
Previous Experience at Fortinet
Before joining Versa Networks, Rohit worked at Fortinet as a TAC Engineer II from 2018 to 2021 in the Ottawa, Canada Area. His role involved providing technical assistance and support for Fortinet products, where he developed a deep understanding of network security technologies. Rohit's experience at Fortinet equipped him with practical skills in managing firewall policies, VPN configurations, and troubleshooting network issues.
Education and Expertise
Rohit Kaushik holds a Master of Engineering in Internetworking from Dalhousie University, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering from N.C College of Engineering, graduating in 2015. His educational background is complemented by various training experiences, including AWS Solution Architect Associate and VCP6.5-DCV certifications, enhancing his technical expertise in cloud and virtualization technologies.
Technical Skills and Projects
Rohit possesses hands-on experience with FortiGate 5.4, focusing on logging, monitoring, and firewall management. He has expertise in deploying Fortigate VM on AWS and Azure, ensuring high availability. His technical skills extend to data center virtualization technologies, including vSphere ESXi6.0 and Vcenter server 6.5. Rohit has also automated object synchronization in Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) and hybrid cloud environments, showcasing his ability to implement advanced networking solutions.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
Rohit began his career with roles at Dalhousie University, where he served as a Laboratory Assistant and later as a Tutor for Introduction to Computer Networks in 2017. He also gained experience as a Trainee at CBT Nuggets and Linux Academy, focusing on virtualization and AWS solutions. These early roles provided him with foundational knowledge and practical skills in networking and cloud technologies.