Ashish has more than 18 years of experience in the fixed and wireless telecom industry. He has successfully led growth strategies for complex telecom software, enterprise networking, and cloud software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, generating over $100M in revenue. Ashish has held leadership positions at many organizations such as Ribbon Communications, NexTone Communications, EAI Technologies, KCI Investments, and One2OneResearch.

A technology and marketing enthusiast with the capability to align complex ideas into simple business values, Ashish is a thought leader and evangelist in 5G, Software-Defined Networking, Enterprise Security, IoT, AI, AR, and Cloud Communication industry. He is a regular contributor to RCR Wireless, The 5G Exchange, Medium, BC Strategies, Marketing Profs, and other leading publications; and regularly speaks at leading industry events. Ashish is a host and producer of the “ALYNMENT” podcast that shares authentic and thought-provoking perspectives on tech2biz alignment challenges.

Ratika brings over 15 years of strategic research and consulting experience of working with enterprises in the areas of market and competitive intelligence, market sizing and trends, and creating compelling business use cases.

An expert in secondary and primary research methodologies, Ratika is strong at interpretation of data into actionable business implications. Her high-level market analysis typically covers market sizing and forecasting, drivers and restraints influencing the market, opportunity analysis, competitive analysis including SWOT and market share, market entry strategies, marketing strategy, communication and business strategy. She has strong project management experience delivering quantifiable results in diverse, rapidly changing environments. Ratika plays a critical role in delivering powerful growth strategies to leaders and innovators across multiple sectors. She has also authored a number of publications, along with articles for industry and trade organizations.

Jeff brings over 25 years of experience in wireless communications, with a diverse background including software engineering, product management, and product marketing. His blend of technical marketing and global market experience allow him to translate the complex into easily understood concepts, tailored to specific audiences. Jeff has authored numerous white papers, journal articles and blog posts, and holds a Master of Science degree in computer science.

Swapan has a strong track record of successful product introductions for enterprise, wireless, and wireline markets; management of distributed products and development teams; and execution of global product and go-to-market strategy. More recently, Swapan has been focused on digital transformation of customer engagement, use of omnichannel services, and AI/Bot applications in this domain. Prior to that, Swapan held senior positions in various telecom enterprises. He brings with him years of experience in SaaS/CPaaS applications, enterprise communications, WebRTC, IMS/RCS, 3G/4G wireless, VoIP and IP Service Assurance products.

Natasha has over 25 years of global telecom expertise in business strategy, product management and marketing, and business development in cloud platforms, CPaaS, network intelligence, wireless core, and voice and data network security solutions. Most recently, Natasha headed corporate & product marketing and business strategy for Radisys. Prior to Radisys, as the VP of Cloud Strategy, she was responsible for GENBAND's Kandy.io PaaS strategy and business development. As the VP of Strategic Marketing, Natasha also spearheaded and launched several of GENBAND's key strategic solutions, including Wireless Gateway, Network Security, and WebRTC. She also launched and chaired the Small Cell Forum's first interoperability charter and group. Before GENBAND, Natasha held senior leadership positions in Product Management, Product Development, Product Marketing, and Technology for NextPoint Networks, Reef Point, and Nortel. Natasha holds a Ph.D. in Computational Physics from the Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University.

Samir brings over 20 years of global experience in strategy consulting, business transformation, and technology-driven growth, with deep expertise in the telecom sector. He has led high-impact engagements for major U.S. carriers, including developing 5G network-slicing monetization strategies, defining enterprise use-case roadmaps, and building TAM/SAM/SOM models that informed top-level investment decisions.Beyond telecom, Samir has driven transformation programs across aviation, logistics, and industrial markets, shaping commercial strategies and operational models through AI-driven optimization, process excellence, and digital innovation. Earlier in his consulting career, Samir managed large cross-functional teams and complex programs for Fortune 500 clients, delivering measurable operational improvements and technology-enabled growth outcomes. His depth in telecom strategy, competitive benchmarking, and next-generation network applications strengthens KAIROS Pulse’s ability to deliver cutting-edge, market-relevant strategic advisory.