# Ajeet Gill > Principal Software Engineer @ Microsoft | Cloud Transit, SDN, Azure VPN, Networking Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ajeetgill Accomplished Software Architect with a proven track record in the computer networking industry, specializing in Routing, Forwarding, and Networking functions. Holds extensive experience as a Software Architect for Cisco IOS-XE and Linux-based Routing (SDWAN) and infrastructure teams, with a background in cloud-native product development. Proficient in Software Data Path forwarders such as DPDK and FD.io, Network Function Virtualization, User Space Networking software, and System software. Additionally, brings expertise as an Architect in Telecommunication Core networking development (3GPP/LTE/5G). Skills: Networking, Packet Processing Frameworks, and Tools -Develops Data Plane software using DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit), FD.io VPP (Vector Packet Processor), and Data Plane Cavium Network Processor (Octeon) using Cavium SDK. -Demonstrates proficiency in networking technologies, including TCP/IP, IP, NAT, UDP, Layer 2, and Layer 3 technologies. -Possesses experience in Packet Optical Spectrum, encompassing OTN, TDM, MPLS-TP, GMPLS. Strong embedded programming skills and deep knowledge of Linux kernel networking internals. Virtualization Experience : - Created Cisco's First Private cloud product deployed for Major Tier-1 Customers across the globe. Worked in the startup mode to deliver in agile and fast time to market. - Auto-scale of the cloud cluster networking and system functions. Connecting to customers from the edge ( connected cars) all the way to Private Cloud Datacenters - Created Virtual network functions using Open Stack and Vmware Esxi. - Developed own Data Path using DPDK in the virtual network functions with the adaption layer to work in any cloud infrastructure. - Developed the container ( docker) form IOS-XE instances of cloud router supporting AWS and GCP. -- DPDK based forwarding in the docker container. -- Autoscale instances using self developed networking plugin. Operating Systems, Environment, and Languages Proficient in Linux distributions (RedHat, Ubuntu), Cisco IOS, StarOS, OpenStack, LXC/Docker Containers, Kubernetes, Open vSwitch (OVS-DPDK), SRIOV, and VMware ESXi. ## Work Experience ### Principal Software Engineer @ Microsoft Jan 2024 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States • Development of Azure VPN services, enhancing both control and data plane functionalities. • Implementation of horizontal and vertical scaling solutions, significantly improving system performance and reliability. • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and user experience. ### Senior Tech Lead @ Cisco Jan 2019 – Present | San Jose, California, United States Platform Architect for NextGen Cloud Services Router (C8KV) in container form factor. Enterprise Networking - Polaris OS ### Principal Engineer @ Cisco Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States Software Architect for SDWAN team. Leading the teams cross functions ( Vertically and Horizontally) from UI/UX design, Management plane controller, Routing Plane controller to Data Plane and Infrastructure on the device. Principal development ownership of Software Defined Routing and Forwarding on Cisco IOS-XE based devices. Design and Development of Cisco SDWAN products spanning On-prem, Cloud, Branch and Data centers. Features include Intent Based Networking & Multi-Domain Policies, Multi-Tenant Networking ( Controllers,Routing and Forwarding), On-prem and Cloud Security( SASE), SDWAN Intergration to Private 5G networks. Working in collaboration with Product Line Managers, Technical Marketing Engineers, and Technical Solution Architects to create and refine product requirements and goals. ### Technical Lead - Network Function Virtualization @ Nephelo at Cisco Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 Senior Tech Lead for Cisco Ultra Services Platform, industry leading Virtualized Mobile Packet Core Functions. Worked in a team executing the project in a startup mode. Lead developer in Data Path design and development of DPDK based Virtual Mobility Packet Core Network Function. ### Principal Systems Engineer @ Aricent Group Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 GMPLS protocol Stack – MPLS-TP, Diffserv Aware MPLS-TE ,RSVP-TE, OSPF-TE, LDP OTN datapath Development using OTN Framer Chips( PMC Sierra) Ethernet Switching, IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, MPLS, IPSec Experience in 3GPP core networking protocols IuPS, IuH/GAN ### Senior Technical Leader @ Aricent Group Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 ### Technical Leader @ Aricent Group Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 ### Senior Software Engineer @ Hughes Jan 2003 – Jan 2006 | Germantown - Maryland Area, Gurgaon - India ## Education ### B. Tech in Computer Engineering Rohilkhand University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ajeet-gill-2655341b --- Source: https://flows.cv/ajeetgill JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ajeetgill/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-12