Venu Brahmadevara
About Venu Brahmadevara
Venu Brahmadevara is a Senior Technical Support Engineer with extensive experience in network engineering and support. He has worked for several prominent companies, including Juniper Networks, Ericsson, and Versa Networks, specializing in SD-WAN, EVPN/VXLAN technologies, and cloud computing.
Current Role at Versa Networks
Venu Brahmadevara serves as a Senior Technical Support Engineer at Versa Networks, a position he has held since 2020. Based in San Jose, California, he is responsible for providing technical support and expertise related to networking products and solutions. His role involves troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues, ensuring optimal performance of Versa's offerings.
Previous Experience in Networking
Prior to his current role, Venu Brahmadevara accumulated extensive experience in technical support and engineering across various organizations. He worked at Extreme Networks from 2016 to 2019 and at Ericsson from 2008 to 2011, both as a Senior Technical Support Engineer. His career began at Reliance Communications, where he served as a Senior Core Network Engineer from 2003 to 2005.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Venu possesses advanced skills in configuring and troubleshooting SD-WAN and EVPN/VXLAN technologies. He is proficient in network automation and testing, utilizing scripting languages such as Perl and Expect. His experience extends to using network testing tools like Ixia, N2X, and Spirent. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with hypervisors, including KVM and ESXi, for managing virtual machines.
Educational Background
Venu Brahmadevara studied at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) degree in Computer Science and Engineering. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in networking and technical support.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Venu has held various technical roles, including positions at Juniper Networks, where he worked as an Advanced TAC Engineer and later as a Senior Member of Technical Staff. He also contributed to Alcatel-Lucent as a Member Technical Staff from 2005 to 2008. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of networking products, including Juniper MX, Cisco Nexus 9k, and Versa FlexVNF.