A seasoned Network Engineer and independent researcher, Santhosh has led high-impact infrastructure initiatives at global companies like Novartis, Google, Cisco, and Charles Schwab. Beyond industry roles, their research explores cutting-edge topics—ranging from Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) for ultra-low latency data transfers to Forwarding Information Base (FIB) optimization for improved routing efficiency, and blockchain-powered dual authentication systems for secure financial transactions. This unique blend of hands-on networking expertise and forward-thinking R&D drives my mission to build secure, scalable, and future-ready digital environments.