Summary
Harshal Chaudhari is a seasoned network engineering leader with over a decade of experience designing, operating, and scaling enterprise and carrier networks, now serving as Director of Network Engineering at Hughes. He progressed through technical and management roles at Hughes—from hands-on network engineer to senior manager—demonstrating a consistent track record of delivering resilient IP, VoIP, and WAN/LAN architectures. With an MS in Telecommunications and prior experience teaching advanced IP and enterprise network architecture, he blends deep technical knowledge with coaching and curriculum-style communication for cross-functional teams. Based in Germantown, MD, Harshal pairs practical deployment experience with strategic oversight of large-scale network programs and operational readiness. A detail that sets him apart is his early VoIP systems work and teaching background, which inform a strong focus on reliable voice and real-time services within broader network modernization efforts.
11 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
BE, Electronics & Telecommunication, BE, Electronics & Telecommunication at University of Mumbai
MS, Telecommunication, MS, Telecommunication at George Mason University