Justin Dustzadeh

Chief Technology Officer at Equinix

Justin Dustzadeh is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Equinix, a leading global provider of digital infrastructure. He has extensive experience in technology and has held various leadership roles throughout his career.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science from Télécom Paris (1993-1996), focusing on "Information Models for Open Object-based Distributed Systems."
M.S. in Computer Science from Télécom Paris (1988-1990).
B.S. in Theoretical Physics from Ecole Normale Supérieure (1987-1988), which is one of France's most prestigious educational institutions.

Career Highlights

Before joining Equinix, Dustzadeh had notable roles in other tech companies, including a significant position at Uber. His expertise spans across various aspects of technology and digital infrastructure, contributing to innovations in the field.

Recognitions

Dustzadeh has been recognized multiple times for his contributions to the technology sector:

Named one of The Top 25 Technology Consultants and Leaders by The Consulting Report in both 2022 and 2023.
Recognized as one of the 10 Best Data Centre Tech Leaders by Data Centre Magazine in 2021.
Received the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Open Networking Foundation in 2014.

Languages

He is proficient in both French and English, allowing him to operate effectively in diverse environments.

Overall, Justin Dustzadeh's background combines a strong academic foundation with substantial industry experience, making him a prominent figure in the technology landscape.

Highlights

Sep 6 · twitter.com

Justin Dustzadeh on X: "Beyond excited to have joined Uber! https://t ...

Experience

Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Equinix (September 2019 - Present)

Head of Global Network & Software Platform at Uber (August 2017 - September 2019), Vice President and Head of Global Infrastructure Network Services at Visa (January 2015 - August 2017), Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Technology Strategy at Huawei (2012 - January 2015), Vice President and Head of Network Architecture, IP & Broadband Technology at Ericsson (2009 - 2012), Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder at Divvio (2006 - 2009), Technology & Architecture Leadership and Strategic Venture Fund Technology Advisor at AT&T Labs (1999 - 2006), Senior Manager, Strategic Relations & Lead Architect at SFR (1997 - 1999), Senior R&D Manager at Orange (France Telecom) (1993 - 1997)

Education

B.S. in Theoretical Physics at Ecole Normale Supérieure (1987 - 1988), M.S. in Computer Science at Télécom Paris (1988 - 1990), Ph.D. in Computer Science at Télécom Paris (1993 - 1996)