Saran Bhatia

About Saran Bhatia

I am a highly experienced network architect who has spent the past 16 years designing and deploying advanced networking solutions for global enterprises and public sector organizations. I am currently at Cisco, where I manage architecture for network infrastructure, aligning business objectives with scalable technical solutions. My responsibilities include creating short- to long-term strategic plans and leading the teams required to execute them successfully.My expertise spans Cisco SD-WAN, DNAC, Meraki, VXLAN EVPN, and full-stack observability—a combination of skills that allow me to optimize network performance, maintain business continuity, and drive innovation. I am adept at applying AI-driven analytics and automation to generate predictive insights and improve network operations. In addition to this, I have earned a reputation as someone who builds strong customer relationships, troubleshoots complex issues, and promotes cross-functional collaboration to achieve high-performance results.My goal is to continue growing as a customer experience leader, driving enterprise-grade initiatives that help organizations achieve their objectives with new levels of confidence and efficiency.

Experience

1. Sr Solution Architect

   Cisco

   Sep 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead the planning, design, and execution of large-scale networking and security projects, establishing credibility with customers and internal teams- Influence architects, managers, and technical teams to achieve design alignment and strategic outcomes- Lead customer design meetings, pre-sales activities, and complex architecture implementations- Provide engineering delivery support for the commissioning of Cisco Networking and Security architectures- Recommend and implement optimal technical solutions and alternatives- Develop new service strategies and articulate technical/business frameworks- Collaborate with Customer Architects and Engineers to provide design leadership.

Education

• Apeejay College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Network Administration
• Data Center
• Routing
• Tcp/Ip
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Firewalls
• Networking
• Ccie R&S
• Network Security
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Cisco Routers
• Troubleshooting
• Cisco Technologies
• Routers
• Ccie