Rajiv Ramaswami is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Nutanix, a leader in enterprise cloud computing. Ramaswami joined Nutanix in December 2020, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles at VMware, Broadcom, and Cisco. His expertise in cloud services, networking, and security has been instrumental in driving Nutanix's strategic direction and growth.
Who is the CEO of Nutanix?
Rajiv Ramaswami is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in leading large-scale product and service organizations. Before joining Nutanix, he was the COO of Products and Cloud Services at VMware, where he played a key role in shaping the company's cloud and product strategies. His career also includes significant leadership roles at Broadcom and Cisco, where he managed various business units focused on networking, security, and cloud services. At Nutanix, Ramaswami's vision and leadership continue to propel the company forward in the competitive enterprise cloud market.
Work History
- Nutanix: President and CEO since December 2020
- NeoPhotonics: Member of the Board of Directors from January 2014 to August 2022
- VMware: COO of Products and Cloud Services from October 2016 to December 2020
- VMware: EVP/GM of Networking & Security from April 2016 to September 2016
- Broadcom Limited: EVP/GM of Infrastructure & Networking Group from February 2010 to January 2016
- Cisco: Various roles including VP/GM of Cloud Services and Switching Technology Group, VP/GM of Data Center Switching Technology Group, VP/GM of Gigabit Switching BU, and VP/GM of Optical Group from January 2002 to February 2010
- Nortel: VP System Architecture, Xros from January 1999 to January 2002
- Tellabs: Director of Optical Networking Group from January 1997 to January 1999
- IBM: Manager of Optical Networking, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center from January 1988 to January 1997
Education History
Rajiv Ramaswami earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) from the University of California, Berkeley, between 1986 and 1990. He also holds a Master’s degree in EECS from the same institution, completed between 1986 and 1988. Prior to this, he received his B. Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 1982 to 1986. His strong educational background has provided a solid foundation for his leadership roles in the tech industry.
When did Rajiv Ramaswami join Nutanix?
Rajiv Ramaswami joined Nutanix in December 2020 as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). His tenure at Nutanix has been marked by strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's enterprise cloud offerings and expanding its market presence. Ramaswami’s leadership continues to be pivotal in driving Nutanix's vision and operational excellence in the competitive cloud computing industry.