Rahul Atri

Chief Product Officer at AiRA

Speaker

Recognized by Fierce Wireless as one of telecom’s rising stars and a highly regarded global thought leader in network automation, Rahul Atri currently serves as Chief Product Officer at Aira Technologies. In this role, he leverages over 15 years of experience in automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven product development.

Prior to joining Aira, Rahul held executive leadership positions at Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony, where he was instrumental in building large-scale, automation-first, cloud-native mobile networks utilizing Open RAN technology. His career also includes significant roles at Reliance Jio, Ericsson, and Parallel Wireless, where he contributed to advancements in telecom infrastructure and services.

Rahul is renowned for his people-centric leadership style, focusing on empowering individuals, promoting entrepreneurship, and nurturing innovative thinking. His commitment to innovation is further evidenced by his numerous patents in the fields of automation and AI.

In addition to his professional achievements, Rahul has been a prominent speaker at industry events, sharing his vision for AI-driven, intent-aware, and programmable networks. His insights continue to influence the evolution of telecom network automation and the broader industry landscape.