Abhijit Dey
About Abhijit Dey
Abhijit Dey serves as the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Perifery, a division of DataCore, where he leads the strategic vision and growth of the business. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various technology companies, including Symantec, Druva, and Veritas Technologies.
Current Role at DataCore Software
Abhijit Dey serves as the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Perifery, a division of DataCore Software, since 2023. In this role, he manages all aspects of the Perifery business, focusing on Edge vertical markets. He leads the strategic vision and growth of a new business unit in the Media and Entertainment sector. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring the integration of strategic mergers and acquisitions into a fully functional business.
Previous Experience at Symantec
Abhijit Dey has extensive experience at Symantec, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Senior Manager and Technical Leader from 2004 to 2011, followed by positions as Director of Engineering from 2011 to 2013 and Senior Director of Engineering from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at Symantec involved leading engineering teams and contributing to product development in various capacities.
Leadership Roles in Engineering
Dey has held significant leadership roles in engineering at various organizations. He served as Vice President and Head of Engineering at Druva from 2019 to 2020 and at Veritas Technologies LLC from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he was the Senior Vice President of Product Management and Engineering at Agari in 2020. His experience includes directing engineering teams across multiple geographies, including the US, EMEA, and Asia.
Educational Background
Abhijit Dey holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, which he completed from 1988 to 1992. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Utah State University between 1995 and 1997. Dey also holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Lincoln Law School of San Jose, where he studied Corporate Law, IP Law, and Contracts from 2007 to 2011.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Abhijit Dey has demonstrated a proven track record in business development and innovation. He has successfully engaged with clients to identify pain points and leverage metrics-driven innovation to deliver effective solutions. His leadership has been pivotal in building multiple generations of leaders and cross-regional business units, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic growth.