Ashu Varshney
About Ashu Varshney
Ashu Varshney serves as the CIO and SVP of Global Cloud Operations and Security at RingCentral, where he leads a global technology team focused on cloud-first communication products. He has extensive experience in operational management and technology initiatives, contributing to various organizations including Glilot Capital Partners and BirdEye.
Work at RingCentral
Ashu Varshney serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Cloud Operations and Security at RingCentral. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing the company's cloud service operations. Prior to this role, he was the SVP of Cloud Service Operations, where he focused on enhancing operational efficiency and security. Varshney has been with RingCentral since 2015, progressing through various leadership roles, including Senior Director of System Operations and Vice President of Cloud Service Operations, Security & Compliance.
Current Advisory Roles
In addition to his role at RingCentral, Ashu Varshney is a member of the Advisory Board at BirdEye, a position he has held since 2018. He also serves on the Board of Experts at Glilot Capital Partners, where he has been active since 2021. These roles allow him to leverage his expertise in cloud operations and security while contributing to strategic initiatives in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Ashu Varshney earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in technology and operations. Varshney specializes in transforming businesses through innovative operational and technology initiatives, focusing on managing delivery costs and implementing creative solutions to capture new market opportunities.
Background in Technology Operations
Before joining RingCentral, Ashu Varshney worked at Webex/Cisco as a Senior Manager in Operations from 2005 to 2010. He also held various positions at RingCentral, including Senior Director of System Operations and Vice President of Cloud Service Operations, Security & Compliance. His experience spans over a decade in cloud service operations, where he has played a key role in delivering cloud-first unified communication products and enhancing employee experience through technology solutions.