Rohit Pasam
About Rohit Pasam
Rohit Pasam is a Senior Director at Fortanix and a Domain Expert in Frontier Models at OpenAI, with a background in engineering and leadership roles across various technology companies.
Current Roles at OpenAI and Fortanix
Rohit Pasam currently holds the position of Senior Director at Fortanix and serves as a Domain Expert for Frontier Models at OpenAI. His work at OpenAI, located in San Francisco, California, commenced in 2024. At Fortanix, based in Santa Clara, California, Pasam began his role in 2022. Both positions capitalize on his extensive experience in various technical and leadership roles across the technology sector.
Past Experience as CEO and Entrepreneur
Rohit Pasam's entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding and leading Xaptum, Inc. as CEO from 2015 to 2022 in the Greater Chicago Area. Prior to that, he served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at AT&T from 2013 to 2014 in Plano, TX. Pasam also co-founded P+B/C, where he worked from 2011 to 2013 in the Greater St. Louis area. His depth in innovating and guiding startups reflects his capabilities in steering technological ventures towards growth and success.
Technical Roles in Telecommunications
Rohit Pasam has a rich background in technical roles within the telecommunications industry. From 2009 to 2011, he worked as a Solutions Architect at Sprint Nextel Inc. Before that, he served as a Solutions Engineer at Southwestern Bell Corp from 2006 to 2009. These roles involved developing complex solutions and providing technical expertise to enhance telecommunications infrastructure.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Rohit Pasam holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and has pursued a Ph.D. in the same field, though he discontinued the doctoral program. His educational foundation was laid at Osmania University, where he also studied Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, he took an accelerated course in AI and Neural Networks at Stanford University.
Recognitions and Awards
Rohit Pasam's contributions to technology and innovation have been recognized through several awards. He is a recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award and the AT&T Innovation Award. Additionally, he has been named a Chicago Tech 50 Winner and featured in the St. Louis 30-under-30. The University of Illinois has honored him with the Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award, acknowledging his significant achievements in the field.