Arijit Sarkar

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About Arijit Sarkar

I’m a Go-to-Market product leader with over 20 years of experience shaping transformative solutions across quantum computing, AI, and networking infrastructure. At Cisco, I lead go-to-market strategy and product innovation—bridging deep technical insight with business impact to drive enterprise-wide transformation. Currently, I spearhead Cisco’s quantum security initiatives, integrating Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) into our Session Key Service to enable quantum-safe data exchange for critical industries. I also drive 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) strategy, leveraging advanced satellite architectures to extend coverage and deliver seamless connectivity. My AI and cloud-native deployments, such as the AWS-powered Dish Wireless network, have redefined what’s possible for telco infrastructure—accelerating customer adoption, unlocking new revenue streams, and earning Cisco’s “Best of We” and 2023 APAC Stevie Gold awards. To deepen my quantum capabilities, I have successfully completed the University of Chicago’s Quantum Science, Networking, and Communications course, mastering entanglement, quantum circuits, and simulation frameworks like SeQUeNCe and Jupyter Notebooks. My strengths lie in: • Defining product visions and executing GTM strategies for breakthrough technologies. • Leading cross-functional global teams across the product lifecycle. • Driving ecosystem growth and managing strategic partnerships—not only for quantum hardware but as a visionary product leader integrating next-gen technologies like quantum computing into the enterprise portfolio to shape future-ready offerings. • Delivering measurable outcomes through enterprise relationships and technical evangelism. Let’s connect to shape the future of quantum computing, AI, and secure networks. Reach me at sarkararijit@gmail.com