Summary
Patrick Goggin is a Network Engineer with a decade of hands-on experience blending network design, cybersecurity, and software skills to deliver reliable, scalable infrastructure. Currently at Arista Networks, he contributes to cloud-scale network solutions and operational tooling such as EOS and CloudVision, and has practical experience configuring MLAG, LACP, and enterprise deployments. His background spans security roles—deploying VM-series firewalls, Panorama, and working with Palo Alto, Zscaler, and endpoint protections—to software-focused positions using PHP, SQL, and APIs, giving him a rare full-stack perspective on networked systems. Holding advanced study in cybersecurity and dual computer science degrees, he pairs troubleshooting and automation skills with a collaborative mindset. Colleagues value his ability to bridge security and networking concerns while rapidly iterating on operational solutions.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
B.S. Computer Science, B.S. Computer Science at Iona University
M.S. Cyber Security | B.S. Computer Science / Mathematics, M.S. Cyber Security | B.S. Computer Science / Mathematics at St. Joseph's University New York