Rita Younger is an industry thought leader with over 30 years of experience in Data Center Networking and Security. Her areas of expertise include: Data Center Networking Data Centers for AI SDN Private-Cloud Hybrid-Cloud Network Analytics She has shared her expertise serving as a panel member at Network World and CIO Magazine events, is a delegate for Tech Feld Days and has been featured on TechWise TV, Packet Pushers, and other technology media. Rita is a regular presenter at CiscoLive along with other national, regional, and industry vertical conferences. Her Twitter account @SDN_Girl has been named one of the top accounts to follow for SDN. She is a Cisco Champion and has been honored as a CRN Women of the Channel. Rita holds a B.S. in Communications from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. She resides in St. Louis, Missouri.