Satya is a seasoned Digital Transformation and CIO executive with 25 years of experience in engineering, product management and customer experience. Over his career, Satya has consistently driven innovation by launching new platforms, introducing emerging technology solutions, and executing multimillion-dollar operational strategies for new business models across various sectors. At Cisco Systems and VMware, Satya spearheaded transformative Cloud and SaaS/Subscription initiatives, exceeding $1 billion in revenue through the development, transformation, and scaling of multiple business models. His role as a founding member and internal evangelist at VMware inspired thousands of employees to embrace modern SaaS customer acquisition, growth, and retention strategies. Currently, Satya heads VMware\’s Digital and Commerce Platform product management, CX, and engineering delivery team. He is tasked with delivering VMware\’s multi-cloud commerce ecosystem, monetizing, and scaling a diverse and growing SaaS/Subscription portfolio. This includes overseeing 50 cloud services with a $4 billion ARR (25% Y/Y growth) and 150+ SaaS/Subscription features. Additionally, Satya is responsible for developing and implementing VMware\’s data and analytics strategy, fostering a data-driven and customer experience-centric culture to drive SaaS/Subscription transformation. Satya\’s collaborative and customer-centric approach consistently drives business results that surpass company goals. He\’s well-regarded for his role in implementing emerging technologies and XaaS business models, resulting in scalable ventures and significant incremental revenue. His experience spans prestigious companies like Siebel Systems, Oracle Corp, Sun Microsystems, alongside co-founding a technology startup. As a sought-after speaker, Satya frequently shares his insights at industry events and offers advisory services to startups. He holds a bachelor\’s degree in Instrumentation Technology, an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance from Babson\’s Franklin Olin School of Business, and has supplemented his credentials through technology and leadership courses and certifications from Stanford and UC Berkeley University.