Brian Davenport

About Brian Davenport

I specialize in network observability, telemetry, and security analytics with extensive experience across IPFIX, NetFlow, sFlow, SNMP, Streaming Telemetry, BGP, and cloud network data. Since 2012 I have worked with organizations of all sizes to improve visibility, performance, and incident response across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.My background includes pre-sales and solutions engineering roles at Kentik, Team Cymru, and Plixer, where I help customers design and deploy real-time monitoring, flow analytics, anomaly detection, and threat investigation workflows. I work closely with network, cloud, and security teams to break down complex telemetry into clear, actionable insights.I have spent more than a decade focused on network behavior, traffic analysis, threat detection, and scalable data collection. I also have hands-on experience with SNMP, VPC Flow Logs, cloud networking, routing behavior, automation, and API driven integrations.Key areas of expertise• Flow technologies including IPFIX, NetFlow, JFlow, and sFlow• Network behavior analysis, DDoS visibility, botnet detection, and data exfiltration analysis• BGP routing, internet telemetry, and peering and transit visibility• Cloud networking including AWS, Azure, and GCP flow logs and network events• Device telemetry including SNMP, Syslog, and cloud-native metrics• Performance monitoring, SLA verification, synthetic testing, and traffic optimization• Python, JavaScript, pandas, Plotly, data analysis, troubleshooting, and automation• Working with exporters and platforms from Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, VMware, Arista, F5, Citrix Netscaler, Sonicwall, and many othersI enjoy helping customers understand their networks at scale, reduce noise, improve performance, and make smarter decisions with the data they already generate. Always happy to connect about network observability, security analytics, SaaS solutions, and flow-based monitoring.

Experience

1. Enterprise Solutions Architect

   Kentik

   Feb 2026 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Enterprise Solutions Architect focused on enabling high-performing Solutions Engineering teams while driving strategic customer engagement and brand growth across enterprise and commercial markets.I partner with SEs, sales teams, and marketing to strengthen technical selling, accelerate complex opportunities, and position Kentik as a leader in network observability.Key Responsibilities- Provide one-on-one coaching and technical enablement for Solutions Engineers- Mentor newer SEs on discovery, demos, proof-of-value, and deal execution- Help teams articulate the “Why Kentik” value proposition and value-based technical messaging- Support high-value and strategic opportunities alongside POD and account teams- Lead technical engagement from first touch through initial value realization- Contribute to brand awareness through webinars, podcasts, public speaking, and industry events- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams- Drive technical excellence, scale SE effectiveness, accelerate revenue, and strengthen Kentik’s market presence.

Education

• University of Maine

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Networking
• Cybercrime
• Telecommunications
• Voip
• Channel Partners
• Data Center
• Solution Selling
• Troubleshooting
• Mpls
• Incident Response
• Customer Satisfaction
• Linux
• Network Security
• Software Industry
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Complex Sales
• Cisco Technologies
• Snmp
• Routing
• Malware Analysis
• Vmware
• Wireless
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Ipfix
• Technical Support
• Salesforce.com
• Sales Enablement
• Virtualization
• Routers
• Managed Services
• Network Administration
• Vpn
• Ip
• Sales Engineering
• Direct Sales
• Network Architecture
• Storage
• Unified Communications