Tushar Paranjpe
About Tushar Paranjpe
Tushar Paranjpe is a Sales Engineer at Cogent Communications, specializing in customer advocacy for post-sale implementation issues. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering and a Master of Science in Telecommunications Technology from Savitribai Phule Pune University and Rochester Institute of Technology, respectively.
Work at Cogent Communications
Tushar Paranjpe has been employed at Cogent Communications as a Sales Engineer since 2018. In this role, he provides customer advocacy for all post-sale implementation issues until they are resolved. He advises customers on various technical solutions, including 10G and 100G IP Transit, Layer-2 P2P/VPLS, AWS/Azure Cloud Connect, and Wavelength solutions. Additionally, he develops technical responses and strategies for Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Paranjpe also administers technical training and guidance to sales representatives and management within the company. He has participated as a speaker in CogentLive virtual conference sessions.
Education and Expertise
Tushar Paranjpe earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, studying from 2007 to 2011. He later pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunications Technology/Technician at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2014. His educational background has equipped him with expertise in designing and discussing SD-WAN, Utility Computing, and CoLocation solutions with customers.
Previous Experience at Rochester Institute of Technology
In 2013, Tushar Paranjpe worked at Rochester Institute of Technology as a Graduate Assistant for four months and as a Graduate Research Assistant for nine months. These roles provided him with valuable experience in an academic environment, contributing to his technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications.
Experience at Finger Lakes Technologies Group
Tushar Paranjpe worked at Finger Lakes Technologies Group in various capacities from 2014 to 2018. He served as a Co-op Network Engineer for ten months and then as an Engineer in Network & Carrier Services for four years. His roles involved hands-on experience in network engineering, which contributed to his professional development in the telecommunications sector.
Professional Presentations
Tushar Paranjpe has presented on topics relevant to the finance and consulting sectors, including Dedicated Internet Access and Ethernet Point-to-Point solutions. His presentations were part of the CogentLive virtual conference sessions, showcasing his knowledge and expertise in providing tailored solutions for specific industry needs.