Forward Networks
Mike Lossmann has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Mike started their career as a Computer Technician at Kaye Scholer LLP in 2006. Mike then worked as a Network Technician at Pepsi Cola Bottling Co of NY before joining Mitsui Foods, Inc as a Sr. Network Engineer. In 2010, they became a Network Engineer at C3i.
From 2011 to 2015, Mike worked at Viacom as a Sr. Network Engineer, where they designed and engineered Viacom's core and internet edge to be IPv6 compliant. Mike also designed and engineered an internal MPLS network and a global multicast network utilizing anycast rendezvous point's.
After Viacom, Mike joined The Coca-Cola Company as a Sr. Enterprise Network Architect from 2015 to 2017. Mike then joined Versa Networks as a Principal Systems Engineer, where they were responsible for selling the Versa solution to extra-large enterprises in the eastern United States.
From 2018 to 2021, Mike worked as a Solutions Architect for Nokia's SDN/SD-WAN Venture, Nuage Networks. Mike played a key role in driving the SD-WAN business for Nokia's Service Provider as a Partner program, delivering presentations to C-Suite executives and technical stakeholders.
Most recently, Mike worked at EY as a Manager - Technology Consulting from 2021 to 2023. In this role, they guided clients on their digital journey, focusing on SD-WAN design and validation, network infrastructure evaluations, Zero Trust Network Architecture, and network effects of M&A activities.
Currently, Mike Lossmann is a Technical Product Marketing Manager at Forward Networks, Inc, starting in 2023.
Mike Lossmann graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1999. Mike then attended American InterContinental University from 2002 to 2004, earning a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems. After that, they pursued a Master's degree in Information Systems at the same university from 2004 to 2005.
In addition to their formal education, Mike Lossmann has obtained several certifications throughout their career. Mike achieved the following certifications:
- EY Cloud - Bronze (2021) from EY
- ITIL v3 Foundations in March 2013
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate - Windows 2008 in April 2012
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator in April 2009
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Windows Server 2003 in September 2008
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in August 2021
- Nuage Networks Expert - Software Defined WAN (NNE SD-WAN) Certification in September 2019
- Nuage Networks Professional - Software Defined Datacenter (NNP SD-DC) Certification in January 2020
- Nuage Networks Professional - Software Defined WAN (NNP SD-WAN) Certification in December 2018
- Nuage Networks Virtual Services Platform Installation Specialist (NNIS) Certification in June 2019
- Cisco Certified ASA Specialist in March 2010
- Cisco Certified IPS Specialist in March 2010
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP) in June 2011
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in March 2009
- Cisco Certified Network Associate - Data Center (CCNA DC) in September 2014
- Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security (CCNA Security) in January 2010
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) in November 2009
- Cisco Certified Network Professional - Data Center (CCNP-DC) in November 2015
- Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security (CCNP - Security) in March 2010
- Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Design Specialist in April 2015.
These certifications showcase Mike Lossmann's expertise and dedication in the field of IT and networking.
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Forward Networks
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Forward Networks provides enterprise software for network management, specializing in a platform called Forward Enterprise that models entire networks as a mathematically accurate digital twin. This digital twin lets organizations: Visualize and search complex networks: Engineers and operators can gain a clear, end-to-end view of their physical, virtual, and cloud networks. Verify network behavior: The platform simulates all possible traffic paths based on the actual network configuration, enabling users to understand their entire network. Enhance security and compliance: Forward Enterprise can validate that network-wide policies, security postures (including Zero Trust principles), and compliance requirements are properly implemented, and helps organizations manage vulnerabilities and attack surfaces. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues: The platform allows users to swiftly investigate and resolve network incidents by querying any aspect of the network state, reviewing configuration histories, and analyzing potential paths for any packet. Support multi-cloud and hybrid environments: The product offers end-to-end visibility across on-premises, virtualized, and major public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, regardless of vendor. Key technologies and capabilities include: Network Query Engine (NQE): Enables users to query the entire network as if it were a database—for example, searching for device configurations or validating policy compliance across thousands of devices. AI Assist: A generative AI feature that allows users to run network queries and receive plain-language explanations using natural language prompts, lowering the expertise barrier and speeding troubleshooting. No-disruption deployment: Forward Networks’ software is agentless and non-intrusive—requiring no write credentials, no hardware appliances, and no changes to existing device configurations. Forward Networks serves some of the world’s largest and most complex enterprises and government agencies, helping them modernize networks, improve reliability, reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), and de-risk operations across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.