Derek Yeung

Derek Yeung, holding a BS in Computer Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an MS from the University of Southern California, is a prominent figure in the field of network engineering. Formerly a Principal Engineer at Cisco Systems, he authored the OSPF traffic engineering solution and was one of the lead engineers for the Nexus operating system (NX-OS). His expertise extends to designing and implementing routing functionalities at Procket Networks. Derek’s work focuses on network virtualization, programmatic APIs, BGP, and YANG models, showcasing his commitment to enhancing code quality and efficiency. An active participant at IETF, he has contributed several RFCs, drafts, and holds multiple patents in switching and routing. Derek continually seeks to find optimal solutions for switching and routing applications, demonstrating a passion for innovation and excellence in his field.