Jerome Tollet is a distinguished leader in the field of networking and security technologies, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Virtual Private Network (VPP) team within Cisco's Cloud Network Security division, part of the Security Business Group. With over 25 years...
Jerome Tollet is a distinguished leader in the field of networking and security technologies, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Virtual Private Network (VPP) team within Cisco's Cloud Network Security division, part of the Security Business Group. With over 25 years of experience, Jerome has established himself as a visionary, driving innovation in Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Cloud Security. His current role focuses on designing advanced Cloud Access solutions that seamlessly integrate SD-WAN and SASE technologies, enabling organizations to enhance their security posture while optimizing network performance.
Jerome's expertise extends beyond technical development; he possesses a keen entrepreneurial mindset, having founded Qosmos and successfully raised funds through three rounds of financing with venture capitalists. This experience has honed his skills in technical business development, where he excels at identifying strategic partnerships that provide added value to Cisco's ecosystem. His proficiency in product management and go-to-market strategy further underscores his ability to translate complex technological concepts into actionable business strategies.
Key projects under Jerome's leadership include the development of innovative cloud security solutions that leverage DPDK for high-performance packet processing, as well as the integration of VoIP and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) technologies to enhance communication capabilities within cloud environments. His commitment to advancing the future of networking is evident in his work, as he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in cloud computing and security, ensuring that Cisco remains at the forefront of the industry.
