Ravi Koulagi is an outstanding leader in the technology sector and his excellent resume has earned him a number of senior positions, including Global Director of Cloud Solutions at Cisco, Atlanta. In this position, he has led the development and go-to-market strategy for multi-cloud solutions, focusing on integrating key capabilities in computing, connectivity and security into a comprehensive cloud transformation solution, strengthening the company's position in a highly competitive market. 

He has also served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Global Public Sector Segment, where he has developed sales strategies in areas such as intent-based networking, cybersecurity, multicloud data centers, collaboration and IoT portfolios for global public sector customers. Likewise, his expertise in Smart Cities and Internet of Things architectures and platforms has been instrumental in the creation of Cisco's IoT platform for Smart Cities, as well as in leading business development in this area. 

In addition to his responsibilities at Cisco, Ravi Koulagi has been a member of the Smart City Expo USA Advisory Board, where he has contributed to the evolution of the leading industry event in the United States focused on urban transformation through technology and Smart Cities, consolidating his position as an international expert in urban technology and cloud innovation. He has also contributed significantly to the industry with his book on unified communications, published by Cisco Press, and with his three patents related to voice messaging and telephony systems. 

In this context, his experience ranges from the creation of reference architectures in IoT and Smart Cities, to the development of sales strategies and technology partnerships, positioning him as a key figure in the evolution and adoption of emerging technologies.

• Global Director of Cloud Solutions at Cisco, Atlanta, United States
• Member of the Advisory Board at Smart City Expo USA
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Global Public Sector Segment at Cisco, Bangalore, India
• Global Head of IoT and Smart City Solutions at Cisco, Bangalore, India
• IoT and Smart City Solutions Architect at Cisco, Bangalore, India
• Manager, Advanced Services and Collaboration Technologies, Cisco, Bangalore, India
• Manager of Software Development, Systems Engineering and VoIP Solutions at Cisco, California
• Technical Leader in IP and UC, and Integrated Services Routers at Cisco, California
• Technology Advisor for the World Bank's Smart Cities Investment Program at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• AI Applications for Growth at Kellogg Executive Education