Faiyaz Shahpurwala
About Faiyaz Shahpurwala
Faiyaz Shahpurwala is the Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Fortanix and holds multiple advisory roles, with expertise in cloud infrastructure, engineering services, and cybersecurity.
Current Role at Fortanix
Faiyaz Shahpurwala is currently serving as the Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Fortanix in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2019, he has been instrumental in steering the company's product vision and strategic initiatives. Fortanix focuses on providing advanced data security solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies to protect data at rest, in motion, and during processing. Shahpurwala's expertise in cloud infrastructure and security has been vital in the development and execution of Fortanix’s core products.
Current Role at Highway 9 Networks
Faiyaz Shahpurwala holds the position of Chief Operating and Customer Officer at Highway 9 Networks based in Santa Clara, California. Starting in 2024, his responsibilities encompass driving operational excellence and enhancing customer engagement. His extensive background in developing cloud infrastructure and fostering a culture of innovation aligns with Highway 9 Networks’ mission to transform networking technology.
Previous Experience at IBM
From 2017 to 2019, Faiyaz Shahpurwala served as Vice President and General Manager of IBM Cloud in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he oversaw the development and growth of IBM's cloud offerings, focusing on scalability and integration to meet enterprise needs. His leadership contributed to IBM's strategic positioning in the competitive cloud marketplace.
Work at Cisco Systems
Faiyaz Shahpurwala's career at Cisco Systems spanned multiple senior leadership roles from 2003 to 2016. He held positions such as Senior Vice President of Cloud Infrastructure & Managed Services, Industry Solutions, and Vice President of Advanced Services. His tenure at Cisco was marked by significant contributions to cloud solutions and engineering services, reinforcing Cisco's market presence in managed services and advanced networking solutions. He also served as SVP of Emerging Solutions and as the India Site Leader in Bangalore, enhancing Cisco's global operations.
Educational Background
Faiyaz Shahpurwala completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Engineering at Western Michigan University and its College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His academic achievements provided a solid foundation for his distinguished career in technology and strategic leadership, contributing to his success in various high-profile roles within the industry.