Allwyn Sequeira is the CEO of Highway 9 Networks. A serial entrepreneur, he
previously served as SVP/GM at VMware, leading multiple business lines and new
ventures. He played a pivotal role in developing and delivering VMware NSX
vSphere, the industry’s first software-defined networking (SDN) solution, which grew
to over $2 billion in revenue.
At VMware, Allwyn also led vCloud Air, overseeing development, product
management, IaaS platform and service delivery, cloud operations, and customer
success. He later spearheaded the development of HCX, the industry’s first hybrid
cloud migration and inter-networking service, which enabled seamless connectivity
between VMware, enterprises, and public clouds. His work contributed to the
creation of Telco Cloud Automation and Infrastructure—the world’s first platform
integrating 5G containerized network functions—selected by DISH as its 5G
platform. Earlier in his career, he co-founded First Virtual Corporation (FVC) and
served as EVP of Products and Operations through its IPO and growth.