John Allen

Helping Companies get More Value from the Cloud and IoT - Author - Speaker

John D. Allen is a Global Solutions Architect specializing in Cloud, IoT, and Automation at A10 Networks, Inc. He has held this position since January 2021, focusing on helping customers maximize their cloud technology utilization and developing strategic roadmaps for the company. His work includes creating an OPA Proxy for network security policies and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation projects using tools like HashiCorp Terraform.1 2

Professional Background

A10 Networks, Inc.
- Global Solutions Architect (2021 - Present)
  - Responsibilities include designing cloud solutions and automating processes for clients.
  - Developed solutions to autoscale Kubernetes deployments based on traffic throughput.
- Senior Systems Engineer (2018 - 2021)
  - Designed security solutions for service providers, focusing on automated DDoS mitigation.1 2
F5 Networks
- Senior Solution Architect (2016 - 2018)
  - Collaborated with global vendors to create cloud and container solutions.
- Principal Signaling Engineer (2013 - 2016)
  - Focused on mobile signaling solutions for wireless carriers.1
Exonets LLC
- President and Senior Mobile Data Systems Engineer (2007 - 2010)
  - Provided data messaging engineering services to cellular operators.1

Education and Certifications

John attended Washington State University from 1982 to 1985, although it is unclear if he completed a degree. He holds several certifications, including:

Certified Calico Operator: Level 1 (2022)
FCC Amateur Radio Operator, General Class (2002) with the call sign KD7SEE.1

Skills and Expertise

His expertise spans various technologies and platforms, including:

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Networking protocols
Programming languages (Node.JS, GOlang)
Container orchestration (Kubernetes)
Security solutions and DDoS mitigation strategies.1 2

Overall, John D. Allen has extensive experience in technology, particularly in cloud solutions and telecommunications, making him a key player in his field at A10 Networks.