Andy Bechtolsheim
Co-founder and Chief Architect of Arista Networks; co-founder of Sun Microsystems
- Co-founder and Chief Architect, Arista Networks1
- Founding member of the Board of Directors (since 2011), Open Compute Project1
Andreas "Andy" Bechtolsheim is a co-founder and the Chief Architect of Arista Networks, where Bechtolsheim is responsible for advanced work in AI, silicon and optics. Bechtolsheim previously co-founded Sun Microsystems and served as its chief system architect, and has been a founding member of the Open Compute Project board since 2011.1
Career
Before Arista, Bechtolsheim co-founded Sun Microsystems and served as its chief system architect.1
At Arista, which Bechtolsheim co-founded, the Chief Architect role covers advanced AI, silicon and optics work. Since 2011 Bechtolsheim has also been a founding board member of the Open Compute Project.1
Work
Arista AI, silicon and optics initiatives (external site: arista.com)
As Arista's Chief Architect, responsible for the company's advanced AI, silicon and optics initiatives.1
Career timeline
2011
Became a founding member of the Open Compute Project Board of Directors.1
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- Co-founder and Chief System Architect, Sun Microsystems1
Honors and recognition
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