Niket Kothari

Niket Kothari is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in network engineering and infrastructure management. Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering for Oracle's OCI Physical Network since December 2024, Kothari previously held notable roles at Microsoft as GM/Partner Engineering Director for Network Engineering, overseeing global datacenter and edge-computing networks while driving automation and talent development. Prior experience includes managing network infrastructure design at Google, leading teams in both network planning and deployment, and serving as CTO at Velink Inc, providing SaaS solutions. Kothari's educational background includes a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University, a certification in Advanced Program Management from Stanford University, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai.