Kelly Ahuja
About Kelly Ahuja
Kelly Ahuja is the President and CEO of Versa Networks, bringing over 20 years of experience in networking and telecommunications. He previously held various senior executive roles at Cisco, where he contributed significantly to the company's service provider business.
Current Role at Versa Networks
Kelly Ahuja serves as the President and CEO of Versa Networks, a position he has held since 2016. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he leads the company's strategic direction and oversees its operations. Under his leadership, Versa Networks focuses on providing innovative networking solutions that cater to the evolving needs of businesses.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Kelly Ahuja has an extensive career at Cisco, where he spent 18 years in various senior executive roles. His positions included SVP/GM of the Service Provider Routing Technology Group, SVP of Service Provider Business, and Chief Architect for the Service Provider business. He managed significant projects, including the design and deployment of data and voice networks for major clients such as AT&T Canada and Bank of Canada.
Educational Background
Kelly Ahuja holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary, where he studied from 1984 to 1989. He also completed his secondary education at Springbank Community High School in Calgary, Alberta. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in networking and telecommunications.
Career History Prior to Cisco
Before joining Cisco, Kelly Ahuja worked at Telesat Canada as a Systems Engineer from 1989 to 1993. He then transitioned to Stratacom, where he served as a Product Line Manager and Technical Marketing Engineer for seven months in 1995-1996. His early career experiences contributed to his expertise in product management and technical marketing.
Board Memberships and Industry Involvement
In addition to his role at Versa Networks, Kelly Ahuja serves on the board of directors for two startups in Silicon Valley. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of emerging technologies in the networking and telecommunications sectors.