Nikhil Shah

Nikhil Shah is the Founder and CEO of Cilans Systems, a company focused on corporate consulting and software development in emerging technologies.12 With over 27 years of experience in the IT and telecom industry, Nikhil is a seasoned executive with expertise in various areas including:

Professional Background

• Specializations: Gen AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Blockchain, DeFi, and Full Stack development2
• Industry Focus: IT business transformations, global alliances, and product innovation1

Career Highlights

• Cilans Systems: Founded the company in January 2016, where he currently serves as CEO2
• Juniper Networks: Held the position of Director, Advanced Technologies for Asia/Pacific from 2006 to 20142
• Alcatel-Lucent: Worked as Sr. Product Manager and Vice-Chair at IP/MPLS Forum WG from 2002 to 20062

Expertise and Contributions

• Broadband Forum: Served on the board and currently acts as the APAC ambassador1
• Industry Leadership: Instrumental in shaping SDN strategy for the APAC region and establishing key alliances with major industry players1
• Network Design: Designed some of the world's largest service provider networks at Lucent/Bell Labs1

Education

• Master's in Computer Science from VJTI, Mumbai1
• Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from LDCE, Ahmedabad1
• Completed executive programs at MIT Sloan and Stanford University12

Nikhil Shah is known for his expertise in emerging technologies and his ability to drive business model transformations. He is a frequent speaker at global conferences, sharing insights on future technologies and IT industry trends.1