A seasoned executive with a track record of transforming technology into high- value business and timely exits. Has held leadership positions in several high-tech companies and is known for his exceptional vision, leadership skills and business strategy.An accomplished entrepreneur who has founded and led several successful ventures. Founded ColorTokens, where served as CEO and provided top-tier cybersecurity to businesses by cloaking resources, applications, identity, and sensitive data. Sold to Dr. Nitin Mehta as private exit.As Chairman, CEO, and President of CloudVolumes, helped businesses overcome complex Cloud and data centers management challenges by implementing the innovative "Virtualize above the OS" approach. Also co-founded Virident Systems, a highly successful flash memory company that specialized in "storage class memory.”My entrepreneurial spirit also led me to co-found and manage Redwood Ventures a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, since 1998. Also co-founded and managed Comstellar, a $150M hi-tech incubator in 2000. These companies have collectively raised over $250 million in invested capital, supporting more than 30 high-tech startups.At Sun Microsystems, served as the CTO & Executive Vice President of Engineering for all system products and led the Java Products division as VP and General Manager. Prior to his time at Sun Microsystems, was the Vice President and General Manager at Silicon Graphics Inc., where he oversaw chip development, including the groundbreaking "Geometry Engine.”Has a deep understanding of both technology and business strategy, making me a valuable asset to any organization. Beyond my technical expertise, also possess a strategic business mindset. Love to blend technology and business strategy which has enable me to drive innovation and create significant value for the organizations I work with.My extensive experience and expertise have earned him board memberships or chairmanships in over 25 high-tech companies, including Magma (IPO), Niksun, Colortokens (private exit), Pranalytica, Gtran (acquired by Flextronics), CloudVolumes (acquired by VMware), Viredent (acquired by Western Digital), GlassBeam, Switch-on networks acquired by PMC-Sierra), PubNub, iCoin and more.I hold over 40 U.S. patents and is widely recognized for vision and leadership. Earned his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Gujarat University, India, and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of New York, which is now part of New York University.