Edouard Karam
Senior Solution Architect - Network Routing, Automation and Assurance @Cisco
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Solution Architect - Network Routing, Automation and Assurance @Cisco
Montreal, QC, CA
Joined Cisco via the strategic acquisition of Accedian in 2023, bringing deep expertise in network performance and service assurance. • Driving technical enablement, integration and solution strategy within Cisco’s Data Center and Internet Infrastructure business unit:** AI DC Cluster Architectures (Scale-out, Scale-up leveraging nVidia GB200 NVL72, NVL36*2, Ariel NVL36*2, B200 NVL36*2 etc) for Hyperscalers ** Network Routing, Network Observability and Assurance within Service Providers, Large Enterprise Data Center infrastructures, Industrial IoT, Broadcasters • Driving cross-functional groups to architect and deliver integrated solutions across a diverse portfolio of Cisco technologies—including Crosswork, Nexus, IoT Control Center, ThousandEyes, Meraki, and others—to meet complex enterprise and service provider needs• Creating thought leadership material in emerging domains like Generative & Agentic AI, AI Cluster DC and Cloud architectures, Industrial IoT, Broadcasting of live events infrastructures, Non-Terrestrial Networks(LEOs) etc• Regular speaker and demo lead at global industry events including Cisco Live, NAB, and Executive Briefing Centers, Sales Engineering Training (SEVTs) etc
EDUCATION
Queen's University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Cornell University - S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal
B.A.Sc.
SKILLS
ABOUT EDOUARD KARAM
With over 25 years in Service Provider, Enterprise, and Hyperscaler markets, I’ve had the opportunity to work across Product Management, Product Marketing & Strategy, R&D, and strategic partnerships to help bring complex technologies to market. My experience spans high-performance Data Center architectures (Scale-up & Scale-out AI Cluster Architectures), network routing, performance and analytics for service providers and large enterprise businesses, Hybrid and Private WAN/Edge Cloud deployments, industrial IoT, Broadcasting, Live Sporting venues (Stadiums), LEO NTNs etc. I’ve collaborated with global technology leaders such as Cisco(Prior acquisition), Keysight, VMware/Broadcom, NEC/Capgemini/Wipro to co-develop integrated solutions and support adoption across different verticals. I enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams—hardware, firmware, software, and architecture—and have led large-scale R&D efforts using agile methodologies. I also contribute to industry conversations through speaking engagements at events like Cisco Live, Mobile World Congress, NAB, and Executive Briefing Centers. Whether supporting executive teams with technical strategy or engaging with customers on solution design, I aim to bring clarity, collaboration, and long-term value to every initiative.
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