Based in the Denver-Metro area, Apoorv Malmane is a seasoned engineering professional with over 11 years of proven excellence in Network Architecture, Security, and Virtualization. Currently serving as a Principal Engineer at VMware by Broadcom, Apoorv is recognized as a global leader in enterprise network virtualization, delivering cutting-edge solutions across multi-vendor environments including VMware, Cisco, Juniper, Fujitsu, Alcatel, Ciena, and Adtran.
Apoorv’s technical repertoire spans network engineering, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, cybersecurity, and automation, backed by multiple advanced and expert-level certifications including VCIX-NV, VCAP, VCP, and more. His work is consistently recognized with top accolades such as VMware’s “Accelerate Our Best” and “Engineer of Excellence” awards. A dynamic contributor to the tech community, he has led Expert Bar sessions at VMworld/VMExplore, presented innovative solutions at top industry conferences, and published widely-read knowledge base articles.
Holding a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Communication Engineering from India, Apoorv combines academic rigor with real-world impact. His contributions include designing an internal tool that improved operational efficiency by 500%, showcasing his ability to blend deep technical insight with performance optimization.
As a Senior Member of IEEE, Apoorv is actively involved in the professional community, mentoring peers, collaborating across business units, and advocating for quality in product development. His versatile experience across R&D, QA, escalation management, and customer success empowers him to deliver transformative results that drive innovation and enhance enterprise resilience.
Core Expertise:
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Network Virtualization: NSX-T, NSX-V, NSX+, HCX, vSphere, vCenter, AppDefense
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Cloud & Containerization: VMware Cloud on AWS, Kubernetes, Tanzu
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Network & Security Protocols: OSPF, BGP, ECMP, VXLAN, GENEVE, Firewall, IDS/IPS
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Automation: Python, Bash/Shell scripting, Terraform, Ansible
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Infrastructure Architecture & Support: Design, deployment, performance tuning, and post-sales escalation
Notable Highlights:
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Led global technical training for VMware teams across regions
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Designed enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters for high-availability production use
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Developed automated remediation tools and infrastructure simulation frameworks
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Guided resolution of complex NSX-related issues impacting Fortune 500 enterprises
Certifications:
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VMware Cloud Master Specialist
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Former CCNP and CCNA Security (Cisco)
With a passion for innovation and a results-driven mindset, Apoorv Malmane continues to be a trusted expert for organizations seeking scalable, secure, and intelligent network infrastructure solutions.