Vela Sivasankaran

Vela Sivasankaran is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in cloud services, e-commerce, and data analytics. Currently serving as a Regional Board Member for AFCEA International, Vela has previously held roles as Chief Technology Officer at Emxcel and Cox and Kings, where responsibilities included global coordination of e-commerce platforms and strategic planning for technological advancements. Notably, Vela contributed to Verizon as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, overseeing telecom and technology services, and holds a US patent in SDN and network topology. Educational credentials include a Doctor's Degree in Global Management from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and dual degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and Thiagarajar College of Engineering.