Dipak Makwana

Dipak Makwana is an experienced Account Executive and Business Development leader at Cisco, with a tenure spanning over 10 years across various sales and management roles. He leverages his expertise to drive secure global connectivity and quality services, particularly in the evolving landscape of agentic AI. linkedin

He is keenly focused on the transformative power of AI within Cisco's offerings, highlighting how AI streamlines developer experiences by automating routine tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and satisfaction within development teams. His insights extend to how AI is reshaping industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and retail through Unified Edge solutions, enabling real-time insights and operational efficiency. linkedin+1

Dipak also emphasizes Cisco's leadership in AI and networking innovation, particularly through strategic partnerships such as with NVIDIA to launch the Cisco Secure AI Factory. This initiative focuses on validated designs that integrate core Cisco technologies with partner flexibility, providing a robust foundation for AI projects. linkedin+2

His work at Cisco also involves promoting the importance of AI security and cybersecurity, advocating for defending against threats like prompt injections and data poisoning as AI use expands. He highlights how Cisco embeds advanced visibility and control directly into the network's foundation to transform industrial security. linkedin+2