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Garry Richardson

Collaborator · DISC type si
Head of Solutions Engineering - EMEA & APJ, Isovalent at Cisco at Isovalent
📍 Maltby, England, United Kingdom

Garry Richardson is the Head of Solutions Engineering for EMEA & APJ at Isovalent (Cisco), specializing in eBPF-based cloud-native networking with technologies like Cilium and Tetragon. He has a strong background in network architecture and holds certifications in Calico and Istio. Colleagues describe him as exceptionally strong technically, influential, and a talented solutions architect.

He recently had the privilege of presenting on the intersection of AI and Kubernetes to subject matter experts at a Cisco event in Budapest, positioning him at the forefront of this technology.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Head of Solutions Engineering - EMEA & APJ, Isovalent at Cisco
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Maltby, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Garry shows up

Fair-minded
Example Driven
Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.

Priorities

Topics Garry cares about

AI & Kubernetes
Recently presented to a group of subject matter experts on the synergy between AI and Kubernetes, viewed through the lens of Isovalent's technology.
Cloud Native Networking
His expertise is centered on delivering cloud-native networking and security using the eBPF-based technologies Cilium, Hubble, and Tetragon.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Head of Solutions Engineering - EMEA & APJ, Isovalent at Cisco
Isovalent
4-2024 - 3-2025
Senior Solutions Engineer, Isovalent at Cisco
Isovalent
7-2022 - 4-2024
Senior Solutions Engineer
Isovalent
3-2023 - 4-2024
Director
SOLUTIONS LIVE LTD
9-2021 - 6-2022
Lead Network Architect - UK Wide Pre-Sales
Capgemini
In the press

Media appearances

Media appearances and press coverage
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Education
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Maltby Comprehensive School
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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