Senthil Mani
About Senthil Mani
Senthil Mani serves as the Manager - TAC at Versa Networks, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in networking and cloud solutions, having held various technical roles at companies such as Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Nokia, and Juniper Networks.
Work at Versa Networks
Senthil Mani has been serving as the Manager - TAC at Versa Networks since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical assistance and support for customers utilizing Versa's SD-WAN and security solutions. His expertise includes implementing CPE/Router based LAN security through NextGen Firewall, as well as troubleshooting SD-WAN implementations using VXLAN tunneling. His experience at Versa Networks builds on his extensive background in networking and technical support.
Previous Experience in Networking
Before joining Versa Networks, Senthil Mani held various positions in the networking field. He worked as a Senior Technical Specialist at Nokia from 2013 to 2018, where he contributed to advanced networking solutions. Prior to that, he was a Technical Specialist at Juniper Networks for one year. His career began as a Network Engineer at Sify Technologies Limited from 2003 to 2005, and he also worked at Tata Elxsi as a Network Engineer - Testing for 11 months in 2005. His early experience includes a role as a Senior Network Engineer at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Senthil Mani earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from the University of Madras, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. His education laid the foundation for his career in networking. He possesses a fundamental understanding of cloud and data-center SDN solutions, specifically with Nuage NSP and NSG gateway. His technical skills include proficiency in deploying and troubleshooting IGP protocols like OSPF and ISIS, as well as advanced networking protocols such as L3VPN, VPLS, and MVPN Draft Rosen.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Senthil Mani is adept in various technical areas, including scripting for automation using Python, Shell, and TCL. He utilizes Spirent and Ixia traffic generators for defect replication based on customer issues. His expertise extends to implementing security measures in networking environments and troubleshooting services based on advanced networking protocols. His experience with SD-WAN and LAN security positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the networking industry.