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Amit Rawlani
Senior Director, Alliances and Solutions, Cloudian
Amit Rawlani is a seasoned technology alliances leader with over 18 years of experience in AI, cloud computing, data analytics, data protection, and enterprise storage. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in driving strategic alliances, fostering partnerships, and advancing next-generation data management solutions across various industries. Amit’s expertise spans leadership roles at venture-backed startups and Fortune 50 technology companies, where he has successfully bridged the gap between innovation and market adoption.
At Cloudian Inc., Amit’s leadership in Technology Alliances is not just a role—it’s a commitment to forging strategic partnerships that drive innovation and market growth. In his tenure, he has spearheaded Cloudian’s collaboration with NVIDIA to develop a pioneering GPUDirect Object Storage implementation, achieving unprecedented performance of over 200GB/s. This breakthrough has transformed AI data management by eliminating costly file storage layers and complex data migrations, thereby enhancing AI infrastructure efficiency.
Additionally, Amit has played a key role in growing Cloudian’s market presence through cloud and channel partnerships, cultivating a $10M ACE pipeline with AWS through astute APN (AWS Partner Network) management and co-marketing initiatives. His symbiotic go-to-market strategy aligns Cloudian’s advanced S3-compatible storage solutions with the needs and strengths of technology partners, ensuring mutual success. By fostering tireless cross-functional collaboration, he has led impactful demand generation and revenue-driving programs, demonstrating the powerful synergy between data management and cutting-edge cloud services.
Amit is a recognized thought leader in enterprise storage and AI infrastructure, frequently sharing insights on the evolving landscape of AI-ready data storage, unstructured data management, and hybrid cloud solutions. He has been a key speaker at industry events, including SuperCompute (SC), VMware Explore, AWS Summits, Splunk .conf, and more.
Beyond speaking engagements, Amit has contributed to case studies and whitepapers, including insights on how global retailers can streamline data analytics using Cloudian’s integration with Splunk, enabling seamless insights and cost-effective storage at scale.
Amit's work is at the forefront of enabling high-performance AI infrastructure by addressing the storage challenges of modern enterprises. He has been instrumental in positioning Cloudian as a leader in hybrid cloud storage, providing organizations with scalable, cost-effective, and AI-ready solutions. His expertise in software-defined storage, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud-native architectures continues to shape the future of enterprise data management.
With a passion for strategic collaboration, emerging technologies, and go-to-market innovation, Amit Rawlani remains a driving force in helping organizations unlock the full potential of AI, analytics, and hybrid cloud solutions. Go to LinkedIn
At Cloudian Inc., Amit’s leadership in Technology Alliances is not just a role—it’s a commitment to forging strategic partnerships that drive innovation and market growth. In his tenure, he has spearheaded Cloudian’s collaboration with NVIDIA to develop a pioneering GPUDirect Object Storage implementation, achieving unprecedented performance of over 200GB/s. This breakthrough has transformed AI data management by eliminating costly file storage layers and complex data migrations, thereby enhancing AI infrastructure efficiency.
Additionally, Amit has played a key role in growing Cloudian’s market presence through cloud and channel partnerships, cultivating a $10M ACE pipeline with AWS through astute APN (AWS Partner Network) management and co-marketing initiatives. His symbiotic go-to-market strategy aligns Cloudian’s advanced S3-compatible storage solutions with the needs and strengths of technology partners, ensuring mutual success. By fostering tireless cross-functional collaboration, he has led impactful demand generation and revenue-driving programs, demonstrating the powerful synergy between data management and cutting-edge cloud services.
Amit is a recognized thought leader in enterprise storage and AI infrastructure, frequently sharing insights on the evolving landscape of AI-ready data storage, unstructured data management, and hybrid cloud solutions. He has been a key speaker at industry events, including SuperCompute (SC), VMware Explore, AWS Summits, Splunk .conf, and more.
Beyond speaking engagements, Amit has contributed to case studies and whitepapers, including insights on how global retailers can streamline data analytics using Cloudian’s integration with Splunk, enabling seamless insights and cost-effective storage at scale.
Amit's work is at the forefront of enabling high-performance AI infrastructure by addressing the storage challenges of modern enterprises. He has been instrumental in positioning Cloudian as a leader in hybrid cloud storage, providing organizations with scalable, cost-effective, and AI-ready solutions. His expertise in software-defined storage, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud-native architectures continues to shape the future of enterprise data management.
With a passion for strategic collaboration, emerging technologies, and go-to-market innovation, Amit Rawlani remains a driving force in helping organizations unlock the full potential of AI, analytics, and hybrid cloud solutions. Go to LinkedIn
