Jared Smith

Jared Smith is a Principal Engineer and Architect specializing in Next-Generation Firewall Management at Cisco, where they focus on the architecture of the Firepower Threat Defense and other firewall management solutions. With a Master of Business Administration and extensive experience in software engineering, Jared has held various leadership roles, collaborating with teams on multi-device and device management tools. They have a strong background in networking and security, particularly in the usability and integration of security products, APIs, and cloud-based services. Previously, Jared served as a Senior Software Architect, where they contributed significantly to the Firepower Device Manager and worked closely with agile development teams to enhance product features.