Irvine, California – December 3, 2024 - Telescent, a leading manufacturer of Optical Circuit Switches (OCS) and automated fiber patch-panels for network and data center operators, proudly announces that Vijay Vusirikala has joined its Board of Directors. Vusirikala, a distinguished leader in network engineering and optical technologies, brings a wealth of experience that will further elevate Telescent’s mission to transform optical networking through automation and advanced technology solutions.
Currently serving as Vice President of Global Network Engineering at a stealth AI infrastructure startup, Vusirikala focuses on advancing data center and backbone networking technologies. He joins the Telescent Board after a successful 14-year career at Google, where he played a pivotal role in building and optimizing one of the world's largest network infrastructures. His leadership spanned various groundbreaking initiatives, including Optical and Submarine Technologies, Open and Disaggregated Transport, and Network Automation.
In addition to his leadership at Google, Vusirikala has held key roles at Infinera, Motorola, and Sycamore Networks, where he contributed to advancements in core, metro, and access networking products. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the ECE Department at the University of Maryland and the Long Range Planning Committee for the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) conference, further cementing his position as a thought leader in the field.
Vusirikala's contributions to the industry are extensive, with over 75 publications and 17 patents to his name. He holds a BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering from IIT Madras and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.
“We are excited to welcome Vijay to the Telescent Board,” said Anthony Kewitsch, CEO and Co-founder of Telescent. “His track record in advancing the performance and scalability of hyperscale networks, combined with his innovative leadership in optical technologies, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of network automation.”
Commenting on his new role, Vusirikala said, "I’m excited to join Telescent at a time when optical networks are evolving rapidly. Telescent’s solutions are critical to the future of network automation, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and technological advancement."
Telescent looks forward to leveraging Vusirikala's extensive industry knowledge to enhance its solutions and lead the future of network automation.
For more information about Telescent visit: www.telescent.com.
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About Telescent
Telescent Inc’s. large-scale, low-loss, robotic patch-panel solution brings automation to the fiber layer of optical networks. Telescent’s all-optical, latched connection approach ensures optimal performance and reliability while enabling software control for remote reconfigurations and diagnostics. Network and data center operators can enjoy the advantages of automation with Telescent’s new RobUSTTM system design, providing the flexibility to scale the system on a pay-as-you-go basis as their networks expand.
Automation of the fiber layer reduces operating expenses and manual errors while creating new service opportunities for multi-tenant and hyperscale data center operators as well as telecom service providers. To learn more about Telescent, including any recent product updates, please visit www.telescent.com.
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