Nikhil specializes in driving business model transformation, developing Global Alliances, building Products/Solutions, Technical Marketing and Corporate Strategy. Currently, at Predikly, he is managing Strategic Marketing and Business Development. His focus areas include AI, ML, IOT, Data Science, Cloud, 2G to 5G Mobile Architectures.

Earlier, as VP, Global Business Development at Crest Data Systems, he also served Cisco (ACI/SDN and Data Center Portfolio) for APAC. At Juniper Networks (US & APAC 2006-14), he was responsible for leading Advanced Technology Team to support Global SP and enterprises for the mobility infrastructure (packet core, backhaul, IOT), edge business, and SDN / NFV solutions. He closely worked with Global partner’s team and instrumental in building a strategic solutions alliance with Nokia, Ericsson and IBM.

Earlier at Lucent (Boston area), he held various positions ranging from system engineering, network architect to standards development. He has designed some of the largest service providers’ networks across the Globe. Later into product management role, he managed the partnership with Juniper, Riverstone, and Dorado. Earlier, he worked with Zeitnet at Mumbai and Durham, NH (Acquired by Cabletron), TCS and ISRO.

He also served on the board of MFA forum, and later Broadband forum, which is one of the leading industry standard body, where he held other leadership positions.

He has completed a Diploma in Advanced Management from Stanford, as well as Greater Boston Executive Program from MIT Sloan. He holds a Masters in Computer (VJTI, Mumbai) and Bachelor in CS (LDCE) from India.

He enjoys Yoga, Chess, Vaidic Maths, Macro-Economics trends and creative dialogues with young minds. He also managed local meetup AMLAI (ML and AI ).

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