Chantelle Breithaupt serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Arista Networks, Inc., a leading provider of cloud networking solutions. She joined the company in 2014 as Vice President of Finance and was promoted to CFO in 2016. Prior to Arista, Breithaupt spent over a decade at Cisco Systems in various senior finance roles, including Director of Finance for the Data Center Group, where she managed financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for high-growth business units. Her early career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Auditor, honing her expertise in financial reporting and compliance. Under Breithaupt's leadership, Arista has achieved remarkable financial growth, including a successful IPO in 2014 and consistent revenue expansion amid the shift to cloud computing. She oversees global finance operations, including accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, and information technology, playing a pivotal role in strategic acquisitions like the purchase of Big Switch Networks and MoSys's IC division. Her strategic acumen has contributed to Arista's strong balance sheet, with billions in cash reserves and a track record of profitability. Breithaupt is recognized as a visionary finance leader, frequently featured in publications like Fortune and Barron's for her insights on cloud infrastructure and sustainable growth. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Jose State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Her commitment to innovation and operational excellence continues to drive Arista's position as a market leader in high-speed networking.