Sumit Vakil
About Sumit Vakil
Sumit Vakil is the Chief Product Officer at Resilinc Corporation and a Senior Research Fellow at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland. He has extensive experience in software engineering and product management, having held various roles at notable companies including Cisco Systems and Brocade.
Current Role at Resilinc Corporation
Sumit Vakil serves as the Chief Product Officer at Resilinc Corporation, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, ensuring that the company's offerings align with market needs and technological advancements. His leadership contributes to the company's focus on supply chain resilience and risk management solutions.
Previous Experience at Resilinc Corporation
Sumit Vakil was a Member of the Board of Directors at Resilinc Corporation from 2018 to 2023. During this tenure, he provided strategic guidance and oversight, contributing to the company's governance and long-term planning. His experience in product management and technology played a significant role in shaping the company's direction.
Professional Background
Sumit Vakil has a diverse professional background in technology and product management. He worked at Cisco Systems in various roles, including Senior Manager of Product Management from 2005 to 2011 and Manager of Software Engineering from 2004 to 2005. He also held the position of Director of Product Management at Brocade for one year. His early career included a role as a Senior Software Engineer at Airespace from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Sumit Vakil holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, and an MBA from The Wharton School. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and business management. He possesses expertise in mobile device management, wireless technologies, cloud computing, and security technologies.
Skills and Specializations
Sumit Vakil has developed a robust skill set throughout his career. He is experienced in mobile device management and wireless technologies, including WiFi and 802.11 standards. His knowledge extends to security technologies such as firewalls, VPN, and IPsec. Additionally, he has expertise in cloud computing technologies like Hadoop and Apache Spark, as well as policy management and quality of service (QoS) for teleworkers and remote access solutions.