# Sajjad Ahmed

> Principal Engineer, Engineering Development ► Datacom:IP-EVPN-MPLS-L2-L3 ~ Sonic NOS, Agentic AI (n8n, langchain, langraph)

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sajjad

I apply deep knowledge in system software architecture, design, development, integration, testing using business principles and efficient processes. I focus on driving innovation. through cross-functional teamwork and global collaboration that builds commitment, trust, fairness, and loyalty. 

Technical strengths include EVPN, VxLAN, VPLS, VLL, PW Redundancy, PW Mapping, CESoPSN, SAToP, MCLAG, L2TPV3XC, xDSL Modem, Driver, TR69, iSAM (IPDSLAM), TR101, VLAN, LACP, PNAC. Experience includes Telecom Software, Training Engineering Software, Data com Software in L2 Switch, L3 Routing, and IP-DSLAM. Sonic NOS, Agentic AI, IPSEC, mTLS. SLM.

## Work Experience
### Principal Engineer @ Ciena
Jan 2021 – Present | San Jose, California, United States

### Senior Technical Lead @ Cisco
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Milpitas, California

### Principal Engineer @ Ericsson
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | San Jose CA

### Software Er V @ Redback Networks (An Ericsson Company)
Jan 2008 – Jan 2016 | San Jose CA

### EPM @ Future Software
Jan 2000 – Jan 2007 | http://www.aricent.com/

### Embedded Software Design Engineer @ Alstom Transport
Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 | Bangalore

### Software Engineer @ Axes Technologies
Jan 1998 – Jan 1999


## Education
### MS in Software Systems
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

### Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Karnatak University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/er-sajjad-ahmed

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Last updated: 2026-04-12