Armada Innovation Labs – Official Arista Training & ACE Certification Partner
Armada Innovation Labs delivers professional Arista training and ACE certification programs designed for network engineers and enterprise teams across Asia Pacific. As a specialized Arista training provider, we focus on practical data center networking, Arista EOS automation, and real-world deployment scenarios that help engineers successfully prepare for Arista Certified Engineer (ACE) certifications.
Founded by Dean Armada, one of the longest-serving Arista Certified instructors, Armada Innovation Labs provides structured training designed to help engineers build strong technical expertise in modern network infrastructure. Our programs combine hands-on labs, instructor-led guidance, and certification-focused learning to help students confidently pass Arista certification exams and apply their knowledge in production environments.
Who We Are
Armada Innovation Labs is a dedicated provider of Arista training and certification preparation for engineers working with modern data center networks and cloud infrastructure.
Our training programs support professionals preparing for Arista Certified Engineer (ACE) certifications, from Associate level to advanced specialist tracks. Through instructor-led courses, practical labs, and real network deployment scenarios, we help engineers develop the skills required to manage Arista networking technologies, automate network operations, and build scalable infrastructure environments.
Over the past decade, we have trained professionals from service providers, financial institutions, government agencies, and enterprise IT teams across the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and the broader Asia Pacific region.
Our mission is simple: deliver high-quality Arista networking training that reflects real production environments and industry deployment standards.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Dean Armada
Founder & Chief Architect
Dean Armada is an experienced Arista Certified Engineer instructor who has helped engineers across Asia Pacific prepare for ACE certification programs and modern data center networking deployments.
With over 15 years of experience in networking and infrastructure architecture, Dean has trained professionals in technologies including Arista EOS networking, EVPN VXLAN, network automation with Python and Ansible, and cloud networking design.
His courses are designed to bridge the gap between certification theory and real-world implementation. Students gain hands-on experience configuring and deploying Arista networks, troubleshooting complex environments, and understanding the architecture behind modern cloud and data center infrastructure.
Dean holds more than 70 industry certifications across networking, security, and cloud technologies, making him one of the most experienced Arista training instructors in the region.
Since 2015
Longest Arista Certified Trainer
ACE Level 7
One of first 100 globally
50+ Courses
Networking, Cloud & Security
Content Creator
Styx Talk & Styx Show
IT Certifications
Industry-recognized credentials across multiple vendors
Why Choose Armada for Arista Training?
Choosing the right Arista training provider can significantly impact certification success and career growth.
Armada Innovation Labs delivers structured, hands-on Arista certification training designed to prepare engineers for real production environments.
Our programs include:
• Instructor-led Arista networking training from certified engineers
• Hands-on labs based on real Arista EOS environments
• Certification preparation for ACE Associate, Professional, and Specialist levels
• Practical scenarios covering data center networking and cloud infrastructure
• Training continuously updated to match the latest Arista certification requirements
By focusing on practical deployment knowledge rather than theoretical learning, our courses help engineers develop the skills required to operate modern network infrastructure with confidence.
Our Arista Certification Programs
Armada Innovation Labs offers structured training designed to support engineers preparing for Arista Certified Engineer (ACE) certification paths.
Our certification training programs cover:
• ACE Associate Certification – foundational Arista networking knowledge
• ACE Professional Certification – advanced networking architecture and operations
• ACE Specialist Certifications – focused training in areas such as data center networking, automation, and cloud infrastructure
Each program includes instructor-guided lessons, hands-on labs, and practical deployment scenarios to help engineers master Arista networking technologies and successfully pass certification exams.
Student Reviews on Arista Training & ACE Certification
Engineers who complete our Arista training programs report improved confidence when working with modern data center infrastructure and automation environments.
Many of our students work as network engineers, cloud architects, data center specialists, and infrastructure architects across Asia Pacific enterprises. Their feedback consistently highlights the practical lab-based learning approach, real-world scenarios, and structured certification preparation provided in our courses.
Our goal is not only certification success, but long-term technical expertise in Arista networking technologies and data center architecture.
"Dean is fantastic. The course is 100% practical, and it guides you step-by-step in building/deploying your own Arista Data Center Lab."
Frank R.
Network Engineer
"Really slick and well designed course. For the most part, the instructions and the explanations made sense. Excellent job of summarizing what was done."
Randall S J.
Network Architect
"I am new to Arista and DevNet technologies, I am glad that I have found Dean's training. I learned new things; including setting up of Eve-NG for Arista, loading Linux OS for Eve-NG, and a glimpse of Python programming for networks / Zero Touch provisioning- I hope to learn more from your other classes. Cheers!"
John Robert T.
Network Architect
"For those who start learning about Arista, this one is very recommended."
Umar S.
Network Engineer
"Dean’s energetic and engaging teaching style made the course both fun and easy to follow. His clear explanations, effective use of whiteboards, and hands-on labs kept me fully engaged—I completed the course almost in one sitting. An excellent instructor and communicator!"
Evan B.
Data Center Engineer
"Dean is simply the best when it comes to anything F5, Security and Arista."
Benedict A.
Security Engineer
Our Mission
Our mission is to elevate the standard of Arista networking training across the Asia Pacific region by delivering structured, technically rigorous, and practical certification education.
We believe certification should represent real engineering skills. Every course we design ensures that engineers understand the architecture, configuration logic, and operational impact behind modern Arista data center networks.
By combining ACE certification preparation with practical deployment methodology, we help professionals build sustainable careers in networking, cloud infrastructure, and data center engineering.
Work With Armada Innovation Labs
Whether you are preparing for your first Arista certification or leading a team modernizing a data center infrastructure, Armada Innovation Labs provides the expertise and structured learning required to move forward with confidence.
Explore our Arista training courses, join an upcoming ACE certification training session, or contact us to discuss enterprise training programs designed for your organization.