Sanchaita Datta
About Sanchaita Datta
Sanchaita Datta serves as the President and Chief Technology Officer at FatPipe Networks and has held various leadership roles in higher education and technology sectors. She is recognized for her innovations in SD-WAN technology and has received multiple awards for her contributions to business and industry.
Current Role at FatPipe Networks
Sanchaita Datta serves as the President and Chief Technology Officer at FatPipe Networks since 2021. In this role, she oversees the company's technological direction and innovation strategies. Additionally, she has been a member of the Board of Directors at FatPipe Networks since 2010, contributing to the governance and strategic planning of the organization for over 14 years.
Experience in Higher Education Governance
Sanchaita Datta has extensive experience in higher education governance. She served as a Regent on the Board of Regents for the Utah System of Higher Education from 2018 to 2023, where she contributed to policy-making and oversight for higher education institutions in Utah. Prior to that, she was a member of the Board of Trustees at Salt Lake Community College from 2013 to 2018, focusing on strategic initiatives and community engagement.
Educational Background and Expertise
Sanchaita Datta holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University. She possesses expertise in various technical areas, including Router Clustering, WAN Optimization, Unified Threat Management, Link Failover, Load Balancing, and VPN technologies. Her skills also encompass QoS, Network Data Security, and Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity.
Recognitions and Awards
Sanchaita Datta has received several recognitions for her contributions to technology and business. She was honored as a 'Women Innovator' by the Women Tech Council and The Leonardo Museum. Additionally, she received the 2009 YWCA's Outstanding Achievement Award in the Area of Business and Industry and was awarded the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame CTO of the Year. She holds 13 US patents related to Software Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), a technology she invented.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
In addition to her role at FatPipe Networks, Sanchaita Datta is a member of the International Presidential Advisory Board at Utah Valley University, a position she has held since 2014. She has also been a member of the Board of Directors at Stay in Business since 2020. Her leadership roles across various organizations reflect her commitment to advancing technology and education.