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Andrew Smith

Principal Architect

Cable MSO Networks

Andrew Smith is Principal Architect for Cable MSO Networks at Cisco. In his role he advocates for technical, service and business innovation in partnership with Cisco's cable customers.

Mr. Smith has extensive operational, architectural and engineering experience in the complete end-to-end cable network ecosystem, including core IP/MPLS systems, Ethernet edge, and DOCSIS access networks.

Mr. Smith was previously with Juniper Networks where he was Chief Architect for the Global Cable Vertical.

He holds two active CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) certifications, a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and an Executive Master's in Technology Management degree, a joint program from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Wharton School of Business.

Andrew lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife Erin, where he enjoys long hikes with his yellow Labrador and trying to keep up with his two small daughters.