Global Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer
Kazunori Sakumoto
Message
As a network technology expert, I hold five of Cisco's top certifications and am the first Cisco CCDE holder in Japan. I have designed and deployed leading-edge network solutions based on my extensive network knowledge and in-depth experience. Currently, I am leveraging my wealth of experience to promote new technology development and leadership within the industry as a driving force behind next-generation 6G network technologies.
Achievements
- 5x Certified Cisco Internetwork Expert (Routing&Switching, Service Provider, Voice, Security, Design) (CCIE#13894/CCDE#20140001)
- Contributions to 6G white papers written for the Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium (Japan) and Next G Alliance (North America)
- Contributions to IOWN Global Forum discussions on next-generation data center networks and the convergence of networks and computing
Value Creation
At the time of the introduction of new network technology, I have developed new network architecture and implemented it into the business for all areas of the network.
- (6G) Summarized 6G technologies in Japan to write and compile white papers for the Beyond 5G Promotion Consortium.
- (5G) Architected and discussed about the Open RAN virtualized infrastructure architecture with domestic and overseas telecom carriers.
- (SD-WAN) Launched and delivered the SD-WAN service business in the US market as a solution architect.
- (Edge cloud network) Launched the Edge cloud managed service business in the US market as a solution architect.
- (SDN) Established the Fujitsu SDN architecture and developed the SDN controller (Virtuora NC).
- (Optical network) Developed the management plane architecture for the multi-layer transmission system.
