netJoints is about leadership in learning about cutting-edge that embodies customer obsession by delivering invaluable insights into the rapidly evolving world of cloud networking technology. With a commitment to thinking big, we showcase visionary leadership across critical domains including data centers, virtualization, networking, and cloud computing.
Driven by a passion for invention and simplification, netJoints share real-world experiences in building robust Cloud Networking and Security architectures. We strive to raise the bar in technological discourse, offering innovative and practically applicable content.
At the helm of netJoints is Shahzad Ali, a principal contributor who exemplifies leadership in the field. Shahzad’s expertise and hands-on experience fuel the site’s mission to empower IT professionals and decision-makers with the knowledge they need to navigate the complex landscape of modern infrastructure.
netJoints is built on the foundation of continuous learning and curiosity. We dive deep into the latest trends and technologies, ensuring our audience stays ahead of the curve in an industry that never stands still.
netJoints?
“networks join together to form world-class networking and security architectures”
About Shahzad
Shahzad’s passion and experience are to take products and ideas from concept to market success. He is obsessed with helping customers solve their business challenges through innovative ideas and cutting-edge technologies.
Shahzad previously led the Networking and Security Solutions Architecture team at VMware, where his team played a crucial role in growing VMware’s NSX business. Before that, he spent over a decade in technical and leadership roles at Cisco Systems.
Shahzad is a sought-after public speaker and has presented at conferences across the globe. He has been an academic guest lecturer at the graduate level on various topics related to cloud computing and data center designs.
He is currently associated with Aviatrix – the leader in Multi-Cloud Networking and Security space. He is the founder and content lead for the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program (https://aviatrix.com/ace/), the industry’s first and only multicloud networking certification.
Renowned as the Father of Multicloud Network Architecture (MCNA), Shahzad has revolutionized the way organizations approach and implement their cloud strategies across multiple providers.
Shahzad Ali’s journey to becoming the Father of MCNA began with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by businesses in the modern digital ecosystem. As companies increasingly adopted services from multiple cloud providers, Shahzad identified a critical need for a unified approach to manage these diverse environments. This insight led to the conception and development of Multicloud Network Architecture, or MCNA – a groundbreaking framework that would reshape the cloud computing landscape.