Rupesh Chokshi

Rupesh Chokshi

EVP & CTO, Tata Communications | Product Management | Engineering | Sales & Marketing | New Product Development | P&L | Networking | Cybersecurity | 5G | SD-WAN | SASE | EDGE | NFV | SDN | Cloud Connectivity

Forbes Technology Council•Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

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Experience29+ Years

Executive Overview

Rupesh is a transformational technology and business leader with more than 25 years of experience building and scaling global networking, cloud connectivity, cybersecurity, and software-defined infrastructure businesses. Throughout his career, he has successfully combined product, technology, engineering, and operational leadership to drive innovation, growth, and market leadership across complex enterprise and carrier ecosystems. Known for translating bold technology vision into customer-centric commercial results, Rupesh has consistently delivered double-digit revenue growth, launched category-defining products, and built best-in-class global teams with an AI-first growth mindset. Rupesh brings deep expertise in product strategy, technology modernization, AI-led transformation, platform innovation, and large-scale P&L leadership. A published author and frequent speaker at premier industry events including Mobile World Congress, RSA Conference, and Gartner IT Symposium, Rupesh is known for building best-in-class global teams and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous growth.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jul 2026–Present· 3 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Technology OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2026–Present
  • 2024–Present· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Official MemberCurrent
      2024–Present
  • Sep 2022–Jul 2026· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • SVP & General Manager, Application Security
      Sep 2022–Jul 2026
  • Oct 2001–Sep 2022· 20 yrs 11 mos
    • Vice President, Product Strategy and Innovation
      2022–Sep 2022
    • Vice President & GM, AT&T Cybersecurity and Edge Solutions
      Nov 2020–Feb 2022
    • Assistant Vice President and General Manager
      Jun 2016–Oct 2020
    • Senior Director, Product Marketing Management
      Sep 2007–Jul 2014
    • Director, AT&T Enterprise Systems Integration and Planning
      May 2004–Sep 2007
    • District Manager, AT&T Labs
      Oct 2001–Apr 2004
  • 2000–Oct 2001· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Senior Manager, Networks and Systems
      2000–Oct 2001
  • 1997–2000· 3 yrs
    • Senior Member of Technical Staff
      1997–2000

Education

MBA

Marketing, Strategy, and Leadership

NYU Stern School of Business

MS

Industrial Engineering

Clemson University

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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Product ManagementP&L ManagementEngineeringMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Product DevelopmentThought LeadershipVoIPSaaSProduct MarketingVendor ManagementManagementNew Business DevelopmentTelecommunicationsGo-to-market StrategyCloud ComputingStrategyStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyExecutive LeadershipTeam Management