Re-Architecting the Enterprise Network for AI: From Legacy IP Fabrics to AI-Native Infrastructure

Fall 2026

Traditional enterprise IP networks – designed for small, random, short-lived flows – are structurally incompatible with AI’s traffic patterns: synchronized, long-lived, bandwidth-hungry, and catastrophically sensitive to tail latency. This panel brings together the network architects who have actually redesigned their fabrics for AI, sharing what they changed, what they got wrong first, and what every enterprise network team must address before AI workloads hit production.

Speakers:

Charlene O’Hanlon is an award-winning journalist and content professional serving the technology sector for more than 20 years as director, executive editor and managing editor for numerous technology-focused sites. As VP and Managing Editor at Activate Marketing Services, she leads a team of writers and editors who create client-focused content for marketing programs in the B2B tech sector. In her former position as Chief Operating Officer at Techstrong Group, Charlene led the direction and management of Techstrong Learning and Techstrong Live! webinars and events divisions. Charlene also served as co-host and anchor of the Techstrong TV streaming broadcast.

Charlene is co-author of “The Lifecycle of Fashion Technology” and is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences. In her spare time, she is an avid drummer and is working toward achieving a Level 4 Diploma in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

Victor Moreno specializes in Cloud Networking Solutions and Architectures at Google Cloud,
where he optimizes Google Cloud’s networking products and architectures to enable customer
outcomes as they transition to Cloud and adopt AI. Victor is a data networking veteran with
over 25 years of experience, has designed and implemented expansive data networks and
developed innovative networking technologies. His expertise covers diverse IT operations and
industries, from medium-sized businesses to global networks and data centers. He is also a
respected author of numerous books, papers, and standard specifications on network design,
architectures and protocols.

Sukruth Srikantha is a passionate technologist with a strong networking background and specialized expertise in routing. As Vice President of Solutions Architecture at Alkira, he leads Sales Engineering initiatives. Prior to Alkira, Sukruth was a key member of Viptela, a pioneering SD-WAN company acquired by Cisco in 2017, and spent over a decade at Cisco. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas, Arlington.

Amitabh Kotwal is a seasoned executive with a strong background in telecommunications and the IT industry. He has held senior leadership roles and has contributed to business growth, incubated teams, and partner ecosystem management across multiple regions.
Amitabh Kotwal serves as Vice President of the Customer Success Group at Tata Communications, leading Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, and Strategic Alliances across the Americas. He oversees the region’s revenue performance and builds strong customer relationships that drive satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. Amitabh leads a results-driven Solutions Engineering organization that translates complex customer requirements and market opportunities into scalable, differentiated solutions that accelerate growth. He also directs the company’s strategy and engagement with key systems integrators and technology platform partners across the region. By developing joint strategic initiatives and integrated solutions, he enables partners to better serve customers, expand market share, unlock non-linear growth, and strengthen long-term profitability.
With nearly 25 years of telecommunications experience across several international assignments, Amitabh has held senior management and technical roles. His technical expertise and commercial judgment give him a strong understanding of the industry, enabling him to explain evolving digital trends to customers and clearly articulate how technology affects businesses today and in the future. Passionate about AI and digital transformation, he advises customers and partners on innovative solutions that address their rapidly changing needs.
Amitabh holds a graduate degree in computer engineering & post graduate degree in Management.

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