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Nico Strina

Commander · DISC type D
Vice President, Network Platform Engineering at Equinix
📍 Redwood City, California, United States

Nico Strina is the Vice President of Network Platform Engineering at Equinix, with over 25 years of experience in network engineering and architecture. He leads the development of next-gen network hardware and software, focusing on automation and efficiency. People who have worked with him describe him as a highly skilled, open-minded, and versatile professional.

Originally from France, Nico balances his passion for technology with his family life, splitting his time between the US and Europe. He is a lifelong learner who values continuous improvement, feedback, and fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusivity within his teams. He is based in Concord, CA.

A unique fact about Nico is that he began his career as a car mechanic before discovering Linux through his interest in music, which unexpectedly launched his journey into the technology industry.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Network Platform Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Redwood City, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Nico shows up

Risk-Taker
Impact-Driven
Very Quick

They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Priorities

Topics Nico cares about

Network Automation
His current role focuses on increasing network efficiency using automation and reducing the total cost of ownership for Equinix's network infrastructure.
Global Interconnection
Has extensive experience in the interconnection space, including co-founding and serving on the board of France-IX, a major internet exchange in France.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Vice President, Network Platform Engineering
Equinix
7-2023 - 10-2024
Vice President, Network Software & Platform Architecture
Equinix
5-2022 - 7-2023
Senior Distinguished Engineer, Technology and Architecture, Office of the CTO
Equinix
7-2019 - 5-2022
Head of Super Network Infrastructure
Twilio Inc.
9-2016 - 9-2019
Executive Board Member
France-IX
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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