Ken Ross
About Ken Ross
Ken Ross is the Director of Product Management at Automation Anywhere, with extensive experience in product management roles at companies like Citrix, Brocade, and Cisco Systems.
Current Position at Automation Anywhere
Ken Ross currently holds the position of Director of Product Management at Automation Anywhere. Here, he focuses on developing product strategies and driving execution related to the latest software platforms, operational workflows, APIs, and machine learning/analytics management technologies. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in network management, operational APIs, and DevOps automation for the network.
Previous Roles at Citrix and Brocade
Before joining Automation Anywhere, Ken Ross served as Director of Product Management at Citrix from 2017 to 2019, based in Santa Clara, CA. At Citrix, he was responsible for overseeing product development and management strategies. Prior to that, he spent six years at Brocade in San Jose, where he was the Director of Product Management in charge of Network Management. His work at Brocade involved developing innovative solutions in network orchestration and operational management architectures.
Experience at Cisco Systems
Ken Ross has a significant tenure at Cisco Systems, where he held various roles over the years. He initially served as Product Manager from 1999 to 2002, then as Senior Manager, Product Management from 2002 to 2008, and again from 2010 to 2011. His responsibilities at Cisco involved leading product management initiatives focusing on network management, cloud orchestration, and operational analytics. He successfully bridged the gap between C-level executives and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Educational Background at The University of Edinburgh
Ken Ross completed his higher education at The University of Edinburgh, where he studied Electronic Engineering and pursued an MBA. He graduated with a BSc and an MBA in the mid-90s. His academic foundation has provided him with a solid grounding in both technical and business aspects, which he has successfully applied throughout his career in product management and network solutions.
Expertise in Network Management and Automation
Ken Ross has specialized expertise in operational APIs, network management, OpenStack network orchestration, and DevOps automation. He is skilled in various advanced technologies, including SNMP & YANG API models, agile development, DevOps toolchains, cloud orchestration, and machine learning. Ross is passionate about advocating for operational approaches that leverage policy and machine-learning-based analytics to enhance enterprise data center automation and private cloud orchestration.