Current Role
Position: President & CEO
Company: Nutanix, Inc.
Location: Silicon Valley, USA
Start Date at Nutanix: December 2020
Rajiv Ramaswami serves as the President and CEO of Nutanix, a leader in hyperconverged infrastructure. Nutanix specializes in enterprise software solutions that virtualize traditional hardware-defined systems allowing organizations to implement private, hybrid, and multicloud environments. Rajiv joined Nutanix amid a transformative period as the company transitioned to a subscription-based model. His leadership is critical in steering Nutanix through the digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional Background
Ramaswami's extensive experience in the technology sector spans over three decades. Before Nutanix, he held significant roles in major tech companies:
- VMware: Chief Operating Officer of Products and Cloud Services. He was pivotal in the rapid growth of VMware's Networking and Security division as Executive Vice President and General Manager.
- Broadcom: Executive Vice President and General Manager, Infrastructure and Networking. Here, Rajiv established Broadcom as a formidable presence in data center and network markets.
- Cisco Systems: General Manager roles in switching, data center, storage, and optical networking product lines.
- Tellabs, Nortel, and IBM: Earlier leadership roles that honed his expertise in optical networking and developed his strategy for product innovation.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree: B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
- Master's Degree and Ph.D.: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Achievements and Contributions
Rajiv Ramaswami is recognized as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is an inventor with 36 patents primarily focusing on optical networking. His innovative contributions in the telecommunications field include the development of an optical wavelength division multiplexer (WDM), a pivotal technology for high-data bandwidth over fiber optic cables.
Personal Background
Born in 1965 in India, Rajiv was raised in a family deeply connected with the Indian railway system, teaching him early lessons in adaptability and independence. His formative years were marked by a strong foundation in math and science, which eventually paved the way for a distinguished career in technology and innovation.
Insights
Rajiv's unique journey from academic research to technology leadership has provided him with a broad perspective on driving business growth through technological innovation. His strategic acumen and experience in scaling businesses in both public and private sectors are instrumental as he continues to navigate Nutanix towards sustained growth and market leadership in the cloud and infrastructure domain.
