Aviatrix, a leading cloud networking expert, has announced that Anirban Sengupta has joined the company as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President of Engineering. With an impressive career spanning over three decades at companies such as Google, VMware, and Cisco, Sengupta will lead Aviatrix’s technical strategy, furthering the company’s mission to provide solutions that deliver a “network of one” simplicity and unprecedented visibility, control, and security, resulting in business scalability, agility, and cost savings.
Doug Merritt, CEO of Aviatrix, stated, “The cloud landscape is at a turning point that requires specific networking capabilities for the enterprise to succeed.” ” Anirban is a visionary technologist with extensive knowledge of operating systems, virtualization, containerization, and networking. He will be crucial as we continue to reimagine enterprise cloud networking because he has demonstrated his ability to navigate emerging markets. His track record of delivering scalable and resilient systems is perfectly aligned with our commitment to pushing the boundaries and providing world-class solutions to our customers.”
Functionality Requirements in the New Era of Cloud Networking
The Aviatrix platform is based on the company’s extensive knowledge of the evolution of networking, from privately owned data centers with specialized hardware to the age of virtualization and cloud computing.
To navigate the challenges of today’s cloud networking landscape, enterprises must address three core requirements that are integral to the Aviatrix platform:
Integration of Core Services: Services such as security and load balancing are fully integrated into the networking layer, offering a network of simplicity.
Access to the Data Plane: Access to data planes provides packet-level transit and management control. By owning the data plane, enterprises gain 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 or full-time employees with provider-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 integrated, CSP-neutral, and with fine-grain access to the data plane,” said Sengupta. “It’s an honor to build upon the 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 cloud networking.”
Anirban Sengupta’s Legacy of Innovation and Leadership
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.
Recent Leadership Expansion at Aviatrix
Earlier this year, Brian Kocsy joined the company as Chief Customer Officer to maximize the value of the company’s commitment to innovation and technology at the customer level. 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. Also, Scott Leatherman joined the company as Chief of Staff for the CEO to serve as a trusted advisor and handle daily operations to ensure the company continues its high growth trajectory. Previously, Leatherman was the COO for SAP Labs US and the CMO at Veritone.
In May 2024, Aviatrix 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.
About Aviatrix
Aviatrix® is a cloud networking professional. They’re on a mission to simplify cloud networking so businesses can stay agile. More than 500 of the world’s leading enterprises rely on our cloud networking platform, which provides the visibility, security, and control required to adapt quickly and move forward. When combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, the industry’s leading multi-cloud networking and security certification, Aviatrix empowers the cloud networking community to remain at the forefront of digital transformation.