Shelly Rao

Shelly Rao is a seasoned finance and corporate development professional with extensive experience in venture investments and operations within cutting-edge industries. Currently serving as the Director of Corporate Development & Ventures at Juniper Networks since December 2021, Shelly focuses on early-stage investments and partnerships in cybersecurity, AI, data, and quantum technologies. Previous roles include Principal at Universal Hydrogen, where efforts were directed towards carbon-free aviation, and Head of Finance at Kepler Communications, leading financial strategy for satellite internet ventures. Shelly's background in investment banking began at National Bank Financial and CIBC, along with a solid academic foundation with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Finance from McGill University.