Raghu Ram
About Raghu Ram
Title: Chief Networking Engineer
Raghu Gangi currently serves as the Chief Networking Engineer at ADARA. He plays a pivotal role in steering the technological advancements and strategic implementations within the company. His responsibilities include overseeing various innovative projects and maintaining the high-performance standards of ADARA’s networking solutions.
ADARA Implementation of Open Flow Data Plane Abstraction
Raghu Gangi was instrumental in the ADARA implementation of the Open Flow Data Plane Abstraction. This project enabled ADARA to become the launch partner for the Broadcom Strata XGS (Trident and Tomahawk) System On a Chip. His visionary leadership was critical in achieving this significant milestone.
Creation of Industry's Highest Performing Virtual SD WAN Platform
Raghu Gangi created the industry’s highest performing virtual SD WAN platform, setting a new benchmark for performance in the Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) domain. This achievement has solidified ADARA's position as a leader in high-performance networking solutions.
Design and Management of ADARA Virtual Cloud Platform
Raghu Gangi conceived, designed, and managed the implementation of the ADARA Virtual Cloud Platform. This initiative led to ADARA being named one of the World's 50 Leading Cloud Companies, as recognized by leading venture capitalists and institutional investors. His leadership in this project underscores his significant impact on ADARA's cloud capabilities.
Collaboration with Open Standards Communities
Raghu Gangi represents ADARA in collaborations with open standards communities such as ON.Lab (ONOS) and ONF. These organizations are pivotal in setting the standards for Software Defined Networking (SDN) and are engaged with the world’s leading service providers. His role in these collaborations highlights ADARA's commitment to adopting and influencing global networking standards.
Career at IPInfusion Inc, Nokia India Pvt Ltd, and Aricent Inc
Before joining ADARA, Raghu Gangi worked at IPInfusion Inc, Nokia India Pvt Ltd, and Aricent Inc. At IPInfusion Inc, he participated in the creation of the IP stacks for almost every major company and major IP product implementation. He served as Senior Engineer and Agile Team Lead at Nokia India, and as a Senior Software Engineer in the Products Group at Aricent Inc. These roles provided him with extensive experience and expertise in the field of networking and software engineering.
Educational Background and Dissertation Work
Raghu Gangi holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management. His dissertation work focused on a QoS provisioning system for IP telephony, demonstrating his deep understanding and expertise in computer science and telecommunications.