Jake Howering, a 12-year Cisco veteran, is the Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
Solution and Product Manager in the Cisco Systems Development Unit. Jake's
primary focus includes developing use case solutions using DCI-enabled
architectures. He also directs innovation within DCI with new technologies and
products. Previously, Jake developed system architectures in data center metro
Ethernet services and core ISP routing as both a systems engineer and advanced
services network consulting engineer.