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Conclusion

As mentioned above, A meticulous SASE design on a global scale offers a great user experience. The
network's performance will be optimal and secure from outside attacks. The design also simplifies the
day-to-day workload of operations and design teams, often empowering them to establish a strong
network that complies with Zero Trust principles.

About the Author

Vishal Gudhka, Senior Network Architect at Versa Networks, has
expertise in SDWAN and SASE. Vishal has over 14 years of experience
in service provider, data center, and cloud networking technologies. At
Versa Networks, Vishal has led transformative projects, working with
customers to modernize their networks. He has architected a scalable
SASE infrastructure with enhanced security, improved network
performance, and significantly reduced deployment and operational
costs. In recognition of his achievements, he also earned a specialist-
level certification in SD-WAN. Previously, Vishal served as a Senior
Resident Engineer at Juniper Networks, where he designed and
deployed complex, high-performance network infrastructures. Over six
years, he obtained three expert-level certifications: JNCIE-SP, JNCIE-
ENT, and JNCIE-DC. He has earned a master’s degree in electrical
engineering from The George Washington University. Combining his
master’s academic depth with practical expertise in developing secure,
scalable network solutions. Vishal Gudhka can be reached online at [email protected] or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gudhkavishal.

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