Technology Leader Joins Aviatrix to Further
Accelerate Growth of its "Network of One" Technology
Platform
SANTA
CLARA, Calif., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviatrix®, the cloud
networking expert, today announced that Anirban Sengupta joined the company as Chief
Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President of Engineering.
Sengupta's distinguished career spans over three decades at
companies including Google, VMware, and Cisco. He will spearhead
Aviatrix's technical strategy — further advancing the company's
mission to deliver solutions that offer "network of one" simplicity
and unparalleled visibility, control, and security leading to
business scalability, agility, and cost savings.
"The cloud landscape is at a turning point that requires very
specific networking capabilities in order for the enterprise to
succeed," said Doug Merritt, CEO of
Aviatrix. "Anirban is a visionary technologist with extensive
expertise that spans operating systems, virtualization,
containerization, and networking. He's proven his skills in
navigating emerging markets and will be instrumental as we continue
to redefine the future of enterprise cloud networking. His track
record of delivering scalable and resilient systems aligns
perfectly with our commitment to pushing boundaries and providing
top-tier solutions to our customers."
Functionality Requirements in the New Era of Cloud
Networking
The Aviatrix platform is rooted in the company's deep
understanding of the evolution of networking – which spans
privately owned data centers filled with specialized hardware to
the era of virtualization and cloud computing.
In order to navigate the challenges of today's cloud networking
landscape, enterprises must address the following three
requirements that are core to the Aviatrix platform:
- Integration of core services – Services such as security
and load balancing are fully integrated into the networking layer –
the network of one simplicity.
- Access to the data plane – Access to data planes provides
packet-level transit and management control. By owning the data
plane, the enterprise has more visibility and control across the
network - from management to troubleshooting.
- Cloud Service Provider (CSP) neutrality – Being CSP
agnostic, Aviatrix offers a full range of networking services
across each provider, without requiring additional vendor
dependence, and full-time employees with provider and
service-specific technical expertise to manage the network.
"Aviatrix understood early on what technology capabilities were
needed to address the rapidly evolving cloud landscape and built
their platform as an integrated, CSP neutral and with fine-grain
access to the dataplane," said Sengupta. "It's an honor to be able
to build upon the already excellent work done by the team to take
the platform to the next level. I look forward to working with the
dynamic team at Aviatrix to delight our customers, propel our
technical capabilities and product offerings, and reinforce our
position as the industry leader in the cloud networking space."
A renowned technical leader with a proven track record of
execution and delivery, Sengupta has been awarded more than 100
patents, demonstrating his ability to architect and develop
groundbreaking enterprise products. His career, which includes
senior roles at Google and VMware, is marked by his ability to
design and deliver scalable systems from conception to release. His
leadership skills, combined with his technical expertise and
business development acumen, complement Aviatrix's next phase of
growth while fostering a tech-enabled and collaborative company
culture.
The addition of Sengupta follows a period of significant growth
and leadership expansion at Aviatrix. Brian
Kocsy joined the company as Chief Customer Officer earlier
this year to maximize the value of the company's commitment to
innovation and technology at the customer level. An experienced
customer success executive, Kocsy is focused on ensuring that
technology and operations are finely tuned to the company's stage
and product-market fit, as well as enhancing customer satisfaction,
retention, and development. Additionally, Scott Leatherman joined the company as Chief of
Staff for the CEO to serve as a trusted advisor and handle
day-to-day operations to ensure the company continues on its high
growth trajectory. Previously, Leatherman was the COO for SAP Labs
US and CMO at Veritone.
In May 2024, the company also
welcomed other key members to its executive team, including former
leaders from Microsoft, Paxos, Venafi, and Walmart. Under the
strategic direction of CEO Doug
Merritt, who joined Aviatrix in June
2023 after dramatically increasing Splunk's market
capitalization and revenue during his tenure, Aviatrix has outlined
a clear vision for its business — establishing itself as the
category-defining technology for the cloud era.
To learn more about Aviatrix and the Aviatrix Cloud Networking
Platform, visit https://aviatrix.com.
About Aviatrix
Aviatrix® is the cloud
networking expert. We're on a mission to make cloud networking
simple so companies stay agile. Trusted by more than 500 of the
world's leading enterprises, our cloud networking platform creates
the visibility, security, and control needed to adapt with ease and
move ahead at speed. Combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer
(ACE) Program, the industry's leading multicloud networking and
security certification, Aviatrix empowers the cloud networking
community to stay at the forefront of digital transformation. Learn
more at www.aviatrix.com.
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