Yazan Zaidi is a highly motivated member of the Vista Global Solutions (VGS) team and a critical contributor to the success of the Uniformed Services University (USU) mission. Throughout the fourth quarter, Mr. Zaidi has consistently exceeded expectations, demonstrating exceptional technical expertise, initiative, and teamwork across complex network infrastructure efforts. His work has directly improved network security, operational readiness, and the overall end-user experience at USU.

As a key contributor to a major network restructuring initiative, Mr. Zaidi helped increase speed and reliability between USU’s Production and Research environments. Through extensive collaboration, careful planning, and rigorous testing, he ensured a seamless transition that went unnoticed by faculty and staff. He played a pivotal role in creating a separate branch network for the Val G. Hemming Simulation Center, enhancing USU’s ability to train military Service Members in battlefield care and delivering significant benefits to the Department of Defense (DoD).

Mr. Zaidi’s agility and responsiveness were especially evident during rapid cybersecurity upgrade cycles. In just two weeks, he upgraded more than 50 production switches to meet emerging cyber requirements without disrupting operations. As the Cisco Catalyst Center Subject Matter Expert, he led firmware deployments, ensured enterprise-wide compliance, and supported continued DoD network accreditation. He’s known as the Network Operations Center team’s “go-to” network expert. Mr. Zaidi consistently resolves high-impact issues, strengthens security posture, and finds innovative solutions under pressure. The Government leadership has praised his exceptional performance, professionalism, and dedication.

Yazan Zaidi’s outstanding contributions exemplify Vista Global Solutions’ highest standards and motto of ‘Mission First, People Always’.