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Aviz SONiC Office Hours - January

Ask, Learn and Accelerate Open Networking Innovations

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Virtual (Online) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Speakers

Ram Mohan Hariprasad
Technical Marketing Manager, Aviz Networks
Ram Mohan is a Technical Marketing Manager at Aviz Networks with hands-on expertise in SONiC, open networking architectures, and network observability. He helps customers evaluate, pilot, and de-risk SONiC deployments through practical guidance, demos, and real-world use cases.

Sutharsan S
Sutharsan is a seasoned software architect and network protocol expert with over 19 years of experience in designing and developing cutting-edge networking solutions. His expertise spans a wide array of enterprise-grade networking applications, with deep proficiency in both network elements and controller platforms. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the architecture and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems tailored to the evolving needs of modern enterprise networks. With a strong foundation in software engineering and deep domain expertise in network elements, controllers, and protocol stacks, he has been instrumental in shaping advanced networking solutions for large-scale enterprise deployments. At Aviz Networks, Sutharsan plays a pivotal role in leading the technical vision and development of the ONES product line, ensuring innovation, reliability, and alignment with industry standards.

Aviz Office Hours

Your Space to Ask, Learn, and Accelerate Open Networking Innovation

Have Questions About Building a Modern, Multi-Vendor Data Center with SONiC?

Curious about how to reduce costs, avoid vendor lock-in, and innovate faster with an open-source Network Operating System — while ensuring enterprise-grade stability and support?

Join the Aviz SONiC Office Hours — your opportunity to connect directly with the Aviz team and peers who are driving the next wave of open networking transformation across cloud, enterprise, and service provider environments.

Ask anything — from SONiC deployment and testing to support, scalability, and integration with your existing infrastructure. Discover how Aviz enables organizations to adopt, operate, and scale SONiC with confidence.

• Ask Anything— Get your SONiC questions answered by Aviz experts and open networking practitioners
• Learn from Practitioners— Hear real-world SONiC adoption stories and lessons learned
• See It in Action— Watch a 10-minute demo showing SONiC use cases across enterprise and Telco environments
• Get a Takeaway— Receive a session summary and useful resources after the session

Conversation Starters

• How to build a cost-effective, multi-vendor data center network using open-source SONiC NOS?
• How does SONiC compare to traditional NOS vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Arista in terms of features, cost, and flexibility?
• How can I validate SONiC performance and interoperability before full-scale adoption?
• Who provides end-to-end support — from the NOS to hardware, and 24×7 assistance when issues arise?
• How do I ensure SONiC supports all necessary L2/L3 protocols and integrates seamlessly into my environment?
• What's the best way to start a SONiC POC without having the right setup or in-house expertise?
• How can Aviz help me simplify operations and automate lifecycle management across SONiC-based switches?
• How does Aviz's vendor-neutral approach help de-risk SONiC deployment and deliver consistent operations across platforms?
• How can organizations bring innovation to the network layer and accelerate AI and cloud workloads with SONiC?

Format

• Live Q&A + demo
• No slides. No recordings. Just candid conversations.