Ashwin Rana
About Ashwin Rana
Ashwin Rana is the VP Partner Solutions Architecture at Talkdesk in Dallas, Texas, with extensive experience in cloud solution architecture, product management, and security.
Current Position at Talkdesk
Ashwin Rana holds the position of VP Partner Solutions Architecture at Talkdesk, a company based in Dallas, Texas, USA. In this role, he works on-site, focusing on developing architectural solutions to enhance and extend Talkdesk's partner ecosystem. His responsibilities include collaborating with partners to design and implement integrated solutions that align with Talkdesk’s strategic goals.
Professional Experience
Ashwin Rana has accumulated extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. From 2020 to 2024, he served as VP Solutions Architecture & Services at Beyond Identity in Dallas, Texas. Prior to that, he was the Chief Technical Architect at Zscaler in San Jose, CA, from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Nokia Networks included roles as Director Product Management from 2009 to 2015 in Dallas/Fort Worth Area, and again in 2016 in Plano, Texas. Additionally, he worked as Sr. Director System Architecture and Product Management at AudioCodes, Inc., and as Director Product Management at Netrake from 2000 to 2009 in Plano, Texas. Earlier in his career, he held the position of Sr. VLSI Design Engineer at National Semiconductor in Richardson, Texas, from 1994 to 1999.
Educational Background
Ashwin Rana completed his Master of Science (MS) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas from 1992 to 1994. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Sardar Patel University, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. His academic background laid a solid foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Expertise and Specializations
With over 15 years of experience in Cloud Solution Architecture, Product Management, Partner Management, Sales, and Systems Engineering, Ashwin Rana has developed a specialization in Cloud Security, Networking, Big Data, and Unified Communication. He is known for his ability to explain complex technology clearly to diverse audiences, including customers, executive management, and DevOPS teams. His technical proficiency is complemented by strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Patent Achievements
Ashwin Rana has been awarded 14 patents in the areas of deep packet inspection and security. These patents reflect his innovative contributions to technology development and his expertise in creating advanced security solutions. His patent portfolio highlights his role as a thought leader and innovator within the field of network security and packet inspection.