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P4: Network Programmability and Control for Modern Networking Needs
January 10 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Details
Description
This session explores the shift in networking enabled by programmable switches and P4, a domain specific language designed to define the behavior of network devices. Starting with an overview of switching, routing, and Software-Defined networking (SDN), it examines how P4 compares to traditional network architectures in terms of flexibility and efficiency. The session highlights P4’s key use cases, ecosystem components (such as compilers, target platforms, and open-source tools), and its role in addressing modern networking challenges. Attendees will learn about standard protocols, practical workflows for developing, deploying, and testing P4 code, and how P4 is contributing to the evolution of network design and management.
Date & Time
Friday, 10th January 2025
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
Location
OJone Building, 72, Service Rd, LRDE Layout, Doddanekundi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037, India
Speakers
Rahul Hada
Rahul Hada is an experienced Engineering Manager with over 16 years of professional expertise in IT, research, and leadership. With a strong academic foundation that includes postgraduate studies in 5G, Cloud, and AI from IISc Bengaluru, an M.Tech in Computer Science from MNIT Jaipur, and a B.Tech in Information Technology from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, Rahul has built a career focused on innovation and excellence. His professional journey includes 6+ years of R&D and open-source work in cloud, virtualization, and networking, as well as 9+ years in IT management and leadership roles. Rahul has led multi-cloud Cisco SD-WAN solution designs, implemented DevOps and platform engineering best practices, and guided cross-team initiatives with technical mentorship and strategic planning. His expertise also encompasses stakeholder management and project planning, making him a valuable asset in engineering and research domains.
Amith GSPN
Amith is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina (UofSC). He holds a master’s degree in computer engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. With over four years of professional experience, Amith has a strong background in developing scalable and user-friendly network web applications, specializing in both front-end and back-end development. His current research interests lie in data-plane programming, with a particular focus on P4 technology.