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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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
- Tata CommunicationsCurrentJul 2026–Present· 3 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Technology OfficerCurrentJul 2026–Present
- Forbes Technology CouncilCurrent2024–Present· 2 yrs 9 mos
- Official MemberCurrent2024–Present
- Sep 2022–Jul 2026· 3 yrs 10 mos
- SVP & General Manager, Application SecuritySep 2022–Jul 2026
- Oct 2001–Sep 2022· 20 yrs 11 mos
- Vice President, Product Strategy and Innovation2022–Sep 2022
- Vice President & GM, AT&T Cybersecurity and Edge SolutionsNov 2020–Feb 2022
- Assistant Vice President and General ManagerJun 2016–Oct 2020
- Senior Director, Product Marketing ManagementSep 2007–Jul 2014
- Director, AT&T Enterprise Systems Integration and PlanningMay 2004–Sep 2007
- District Manager, AT&T LabsOct 2001–Apr 2004
- 2000–Oct 2001· 1 yr 9 mos
- Senior Manager, Networks and Systems2000–Oct 2001
- 1997–2000· 3 yrs
- Senior Member of Technical Staff1997–2000
Education
MBA
Marketing, Strategy, and Leadership
NYU Stern School of BusinessMS
Industrial Engineering
Clemson University