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Jake Dahl

@jakedahl

I build and stabilize cloud security analytics products, resolving complex defects across XDR platforms.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue building reliable cloud and security products, solving complex software issues, collaborating across engineering teams, and mentoring others through Agile delivery practices.

I'm currently building and stabilizing security software at Splunk, supporting the Cisco XDR Analytics and XDR Automate product suite through an organizational transition. I contribute to defect resolution, regression testing, root cause analysis, and Agile delivery workflows.

At Cisco, I led a small engineering team resolving issues across XDR Analytics and XDR Automate. My team maintained the best MTTR among comparable teams and helped reduce XDR Analytics defects and escalations by more than 60%.

I've worked across network security, cloud infrastructure, software QA, and engineering for more than 10 years. My work includes AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, Jira, Jenkins, Django, GitHub, SIEM, monitoring, logging, code reviews, and technical documentation.

Before Cisco, I supported Fortune 100 customers at Barracuda on firewall, VPN, email security, and cloud security solutions. I enjoy solving difficult customer issues, mentoring teammates, and turning troubleshooting knowledge into clear documentation and training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Splunk logoSP
Current

Software Engineer II

Feb 2026 - Present (6 months)

- Joined Splunk as part of a strategic reorganization that transitioned our team and product suite under the Splunk organization, bringing continuity of expertise across Cisco XDR Analytics and XDR Automate products
- Continued contributing to defect resolution, regression testing, and root cause analysis while onboarding into Splunk's broader engineering ecosystem
- Leveraging deep experience in

Cisco logoCI

Software Engineering Team Lead

Nov 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 3 months)

- Lead a small team focused on efficiently testing for and resolving defects found with Cisco XDR Analytics and Cisco XDR Automate products
- Team player with strong communication skills, primary point of contact for collaboration with cross-functional teams consisting of developers, QA teams, and product managers to ensure efficient resolution of software issues.
- Regularly maintained the best M

Cisco logoCI

Software Engineer

Mar 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 8 months)

- Engineer working primarily with Cisco XDR (XDR Analytics (formerly Secure Cloud Analytics), Secure Network Analytics, Secure Cloud Insights, and XDR Automate)
- Developed documentation and recorded training for software architecture, workflows, and user manuals
- Used knowledge of Cloud infrastructure to field escalations for customers with complex issues
- Supported junior team members through

Barracuda logoBA

Network Security Engineer

Jul 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 8 months)

- Consulted Fortune 100 companies on critical Security, Network, and VPN infrastructure decisions
- Provided Expert level support to customer on Barracuda security products including NextGen and CloudGen Firewalls, Email Security Solutions, Azure/AWS/GCP security solutions, Firewall Insights (SD-WAN), Cloud Security Guardian
- Leveraged experience to aid new customers in transitioning from competi

Barracuda logoBA

Email Security Engineer

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 (6 months)

- Barracuda Email Security Gateway, Email Essentials, PhishLine, and Sentinel support
- Linux/Unix Support & Troubleshooting (Red-Hat & Debian)
- Support enterprise level clients via phone/email
- Document and keep notes of solutions and procedures
- Remote Desktop Support
- Provide expert advice/instruction regarding DNS and TCP/IP settings
- Configure SSL certificates and test for PCI compliance

Credit Acceptance logoCA

IT Analyst

Mar 2018 - Jan 2019 (10 months)

- Provided expert application and infrastructure support for 500 remote Sales team members and 1000 local team members
- Served as liaison between the business and various teams within IT
- Supported the following: Oracle CRM, Sales Cloud, and HRMS, Artiva, Cisco Unity and Aspect, Citrix, Papercut, Workday
- Participated in rotating on-call coverage and weekly change control meetings

Innovative Network Solutions, Inc (Michigan) logoIM

Network Administrator

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 4 months)

- Planned, configured and supported different customer network environments for remote and on-site network management, server administration, directory services, VPN, virtualization, wireless and VoIP. Ensured compliance standards were followed and reviewed regularly.
- Designed, organized, and executed the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Cisco and HP routers, switches, and fir

Potbelly Sandwich Works logoPW

Shift Lead

Apr 2016 - Feb 2017 (10 months)

- Shift Management, Labor Management, Scheduling, Recruitment, Training, Customer Service
- Exceed sales projections 6 months in a row by 10% by employing a unique catering strategy
- Consistently exceeded store metrics on performance and customer service as measured by secret shoppers and corporate auditors

Panera Bread logoPB

Shift Supervisor

Aug 2012 - Apr 2016 (3 years 8 months)

- Shift Management, Labor Management, Scheduling, Recruitment, Training, Customer Service

Burger King Corporation logoBC

Team Member

Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 (7 months)

- Drive-Thru and customer service specialist
- In charge nightly cleaning routines
- Responsible for maintaining SOS times while performing closing tasks

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WC

Washtenaw Community College

Associate of Science - AS, Cybersecurity

Coursework:
- Enterprise Information Security
- Python/Powershell Scripting
- Windows & Linux Server Management

WU

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science Computer Science

2014 - 2016

Wayne State University logoWU

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2014 - 2016

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Wayne State University from 2014 to 2016.

MC

Macomb Community College

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

2013 - 2014

OU

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

2012 - 2013

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