Nikhil Shah has an extensive background in business transformation, product development, global alliances, technical marketing, and corporate strategy. He is currently the Director at Cilans Systems, where his focus lies on technologies such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Communications, SDN/NFV, and 2G to 5G Mobile Architectures. Shah is also an advisor to early start-ups and mid-size companies involved in Software Applications, Skill Development, Digital Consumer Intelligence, IoT Analytics, Cloud Video Surveillance, and RPA, helping them grow in the APAC and US markets. He has worked with companies like Cisco, Juniper Networks, Lucent, and Alcatel-Lucent, where he has held various leadership positions in product management, technical project lead, and system engineering. He has a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI). Moreover, he has completed a Diploma in Advanced Management from Stanford and Greater Boston Executive Program from MIT Sloan. Apart from his professional obligations, he enjoys pursuing Yoga, Chess, Vaidic Maths, Macro-Economic Trends, and co-managing local Meetup AMLAI (ML and AI).