Anil Varanasi is the CEO of Meter, a San Francisco-based company that provides internet infrastructure for businesses. He co-founded the company with his brother, Sunil, in 2015. Meter’s full-stack approach combines hardware, software, and operations to provide enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. Anil is also a member of the board of The Roots of Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century. He graduated from George Mason University with degrees in both economics and computer networking.

Aninda Chatterjee holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Information Science. His networking career started at AT&T, troubleshooting Layer 1 circuit issues, eventually transitioning to customer support at Cisco TAC, specializing in Layer 2.

After his stint at Cisco TAC, he has held several roles across different organizations, with functions including escalation support for enterprise and data center engineering, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise and data center networks, and technical marketing for Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA), Juniper Networks and Nokia data center solutions. 

Aninda actively writes on his personal blog, www.theasciiconstruct.com

Colin Doyle started his networking journey in 1999, eager for a front-row seat to the pending global collapse promised by the Y2K bug. After overcoming his disappointment when zombies failed to flood the streets, he joined a start-up and traveled the world for 10+ years building meeting networks for standards bodies. This lifestyle became incompatible with his interests when he met his wife and started a family, so he moved on to a networking systems integrator, then an networking equipment manufacturer.

Colin currently works as a Principal Consulting Engineer at Nokia focused on data center fabrics and AI. He enjoys learning new things, teaching what he knows, and building lego sets with his son because that's what his son is into and it's totally not because Colin really geeks out on legos even though he's in his 40's...

J is Technical Director for Systems Design for AMD where he works to coordinate and lead strategy on various industry initiatives related to systems architecture, including advanced networking and storage. He has a unique ability to dissect and explain complex concepts and strategies, and is passionate about the inner workings and application of emerging technologies.

J has previously held roles in both startup and Fortune 100 companies as a Field CTO, R&D Engineer, Solutions Architect, and Systems Engineer. He is and has been a leader in several key industry standards groups, currently Chair of SNIA as well as the Chair of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC). Previously, he was on the board of the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA) and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) organizations. A popular blogger and active on Twitter, his areas of expertise include both storage and networking for AI and HPC environments.

Jeff translates Geek into English!

His superpower is making complex technology easy to understand. As a pre-sales Systems Engineer at Fortinet, Jeff bridges the gap between intricate cybersecurity solutions and real-world needs. His job is all about breaking down technical jargon into clear, relatable concepts that help clients feel confident about their technology decisions.

When Jeff isn't demystifying the world of network security, he's diving into audiobooks, exploring the latest tech trends, or finding creative ways to help others embrace the art of technology—with a touch of humor and a lot of heart.

Matt Leuschner is an engineer with over 20 years of experience across a wide range of IT technologies.  His career includes experience in end-user services and support, virtualization technologies, storage solutions, high-performance computing, as well as the design, configuration, and operation of the network infrastructure supporting those IT systems.  This diverse background provides Matt with a unique perspective to troubleshooting and building more resilient end-to-end systems and networks.  He also enjoys learning and working through the challenges of deploying new technology.

Currently, Matt works as a Solutions Engineer for Cisco. 

Vice President of Data Center at Nokia, where he has remit over strategy and go-to-market. Mike joined Nokia having served separately as the General Manager for Juniper Networks’ Data Center and Software businesses, during which time he led efforts in data center operations, multicloud, and automation, including leading the acquisition of Apstra. Mike has also led Brocade’s Data Center and Software businesses, having driven product and strategy for data center switching, automation, SDN, and NFV. Mike was also a pioneer in the software-defined networking space, responsible for the first carrier-grade implementation of OpenFlow, and having been a part of the executive team at high-flying SDN player Plexxi (later acquired by HPE).

Nicholas Calcutti is an accomplished IT professional with a robust background in network security, IT operations, and strategic project management. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, Nicholas combines technical expertise with strong business acumen to drive technological advancements and enhance organizational efficiency.

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Throughout his career, he has led significant initiatives to upgrade network infrastructures, develop comprehensive cybersecurity policies, and streamline IT processes. His commitment to improving cybersecurity postures and implementing disaster recovery plans has been instrumental in protecting critical data and ensuring business continuity.

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As an educator, Nicholas shares his extensive knowledge by teaching various computer science courses. He excels in managing cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and aligning IT strategies with business objectives. 

Scott has over 30 years of experience in Internet Infrastructure. He's served in a variety of roles in network operations, support, engineering, architecture, technical sales, and leadership. In 2023, Scott started his own consulting company to help a wide variety of interesting clients with projects in Networking, Operations, Automation, AI, Mobility, Security, Silicon, and more. He is a co-founder of the Network Automation Forum and the founder of the Total Network Operations project and podcast.

Shean Leigon is a Sr. Product Manager for Apstra at Juniper Networks. He brings 20 years of experience in various organizations, including the United States Air Force, Lockheed Martin, and Caesars Entertainment where he developed and implemented scalable network solutions to drive the organizations missions forward. His expertise includes Data Center, Cloud, and SDN.

William Collins is the Director of Tech Evagelism at Alkira, and he is the Found and Host of the Cloud Gambit Podcast.