# Manish Dahiya

> Principal Software Engineer in Network and Cloud Security

Location: San Ramon, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/manishdahiya

As a Principal Software Engineer at Palo Alto Networks, I leverage my 14+ years of experience in software development to create and enhance advanced firewall solutions. I have developed key security features like User-ID over NAT and SaaS multi-region support for Next-Gen Firewalls and services in GCP.

I am passionate about applying my skills in network protocols, Linux, and TCP/IP to ensure the reliability and performance of cloud-based systems. I have also worked with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and security measures. My certifications in Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals from IBM and Software Security Foundations from Stanford University demonstrate my commitment to staying updated with the latest technologies and best practices in the field.

I am passionate about leveraging AI and machine learning to drive innovation in networking and cybersecurity. My approach involves building scalable systems from the ground up, emphasizing the importance of learning through iterative development and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.

Specialties:

Real-Time Application Platforms and Policy Functions

Application Security and Firewall/IPS/IDS Solutions

Network security / cybersecurity and virtualization

distributed systems and SaaS / IaaS  

High-Availability Platform Development

I am eager to connect with professionals and organizations that share a vision for innovative solutions in the tech industry. Let's collaborate to engineer the future together.

## Work Experience
### Principal Software Engineer @ Palo Alto Networks
Jan 2022 – Present | Santa Clara, California, United States
• Developed key security features like User-ID over NAT and SaaS multi-region support for advanced firewall solutions for Palo Alto Networks' Next-Gen Firewalls
• Proactively diagnosed and resolved critical security issues for on-device firewalls and microservices hosted in GCP, improving system reliability.

### Senior Staff Software Engineer @ Pulse Secure
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Architected and enhanced Pulse Secure Zero Trust Access solution for Microsoft Azure, GCP, and hardware platforms.
• Developed features for Pulse Connect Secure / Ivanti Connect Secure remote access solution.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and security measures.

### Senior Staff Software Engineer @ 8x8
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Developed and enhanced voice and data servers for a cloud-based call center solution, improving reliability and feature-set.
• Proposed and implemented redundancy enhancements for cloud deployments, boosting system availability for 8x8 customers.

### Staff Software Engineer- Platform services @ MATRIXX Software inc.
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | mountain view , CA
• Developed a real-time application platform with clustering and data streaming capabilities.
• Improved database efficiency with high-performance in-memory databases and scalable clustering solutions.
• Created a streaming server for real-time event streams, enabling large-scale data integration with external clusters.

### Staff Engineer @ Spirent Communications
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Sunnyvale, CA
• Developed a Protocol fuzzer solution for Spirent Avalanche Next, enhancing product functionality.
• Integrated the fuzzer solution into the Avalanche Next offering, improving testing capabilities.
• Virtualized functions of Avalanche Next, increasing efficiency and scalability.

### Consultant Senior C++ developer @ Cisco Systems
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | San Jose, CA
Telepresence Multipoint Switch : Designed and developed a multipoint control unit (MCU) for videoconferencing and WebEx endpoints, enabling seamless communication across devices.

### Computer Systems Developer @ TeleCommunication Systems
Jan 2010 – Jan 2011
XYPOINT Location server and SUPL SIP push server
Developed features for assisted GPS applications.
Contributed to the design and development of the OMA SUPL server for location-based services.
Designed and implemented the SIP PUSH interface for the SUPL server.

### technical leader/ Engineering Project Manager @ Aricent
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010
Session Border Controller :Enhanced SBC functions -SIP emergency 911 call functionality, call admission control policies, and media bypass features

### Technical Leader @ Hughes software systems
Jan 2003 – Jan 2010
Worked on following projects:
Wimax Access Service Network Gateway - For Alvarion networks, Israel
Wimax and Super 3G base station middleware library and signaling functions -For Hitachi , japan
XDR Builder and Decoder - For Stelius networks , france
Advanced Intelligent Networks - For Alcatel Lucent, France
Hughes High Availability Platform


## Education
### Bachelor of Information Technology in Information Technology
Delhi University

### High School
Mount Carmel School, N.Delhi


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/manishdahiya

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Last updated: 2026-04-12