Keyur Patel
About Keyur Patel
Keyur Patel is a distinguished engineer and inventor, holding nearly 70 patents in advanced networking technologies and having authored 50 RFCs and Internet Drafts.
Founder and CTO Keyur Patel
Keyur Patel is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He is known for his work in technological innovations and network security, particularly in developing advanced routing and virtualization technologies. His leadership role underscores his commitment to pushing the boundaries of network technology and implementing cutting-edge solutions.
Keyur Patel's Patents
Keyur Patel holds nearly 70 patents. These patents cover various technological areas including Interdomain Routing and Security, Fast Re-Route Technologies, Network Service Chaining, Layer2 protocols, IPv6, TCP, VPNs, and Routing Virtualization technologies such as Optimal Route Reflection. His prolific patent portfolio highlights his extensive contributions to the field of network technology.
Industry Contributions by Keyur Patel
Keyur Patel is highly active in industry forums and has significantly contributed to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). He has authored 50 Request for Comments (RFCs) and Internet Drafts, underlining his influence and thought leadership in the field of network technology. He also serves as a co-chair for the Secured Interdomain Routing Operations (SIDROPS) working group at IETF.
Keyur Patel's Career at Cisco
Prior to founding his company, Keyur Patel worked at Cisco, where he played an instrumental role in architecting and developing Routing and VPN solutions. His tenure at Cisco was marked by significant technological advancements and contributions to the company's networking solutions.
Professional Background of Keyur Patel
Before joining Cisco, Keyur Patel held senior engineering positions at AYR Networks and Tasman Networks. Both companies were later acquired, with AYR Networks being absorbed by Cisco and Tasman Networks by Nortel. These roles further fortified his expertise and experience in network engineering and technology.