Resilient Networking for AI: Securely Moving Data at Scale – Industry Keynote
In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), the ability to move vast quantities of data efficiently and securely is paramount. Consequently, the question of how to move data becomes a strategic one for network architects, who must carefully plan this movement and placement to optimize for performance, cost, and regulatory considerations. In this session we explore how Riverbed Technology, with its long-standing expertise in network acceleration and resilient networking, is at the forefront of this transformation for AI data movement.
Chalan Aras is Riverbed’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Acceleration business, overseeing the entire Acceleration portfolio, including engineering and product management. Aras brings over three decades of experience in B2B technology, including leading product organizations and divisions at renowned companies such as Deloitte, Citrix Systems, Cisco, and Polycom. Aras most recently served as Chief Product Officer and Managing Director for Deloitte’s Cyber Security Services. Prior to Deloitte, he spent nine years at Citrix in VP and GM roles leading products that included Cloud Network and Security Services, SD-WAN and WAN Optimization. Aras holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Middle East Technical University, a master’s degree in computer engineering from North Carolina State University; an Executive MBA in Strategy and Marketing from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School; and a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University.
