Talking IT/OT convergence, self-healing networks, and digital resilience with Rajat Arora
Cisco Techbe podcast features Rajat Aurora discussing his journey to becoming PepsiCo's global head of networks and IT infrastructure, highlighting the challenges and innovations in managing their extensive and complex network operations.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Rajat Aurora has over 22 years of experience in IT, with leadership roles at Microsoft and Telra.
- At PepsiCo, he oversees network operations, focusing on efficiency and IT convergence.
- PepsiCo's global network includes 2,800 offices and 2,300+ business applications.
- The company emphasizes automation, AI, and analytics to manage network scale and complexity.
TAKEAWAYS
- Rajat's career journey showcases the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in IT leadership.
- PepsiCo's network operations require innovative strategies to handle their vast global infrastructure.
- Automation and AI are crucial for maintaining network resilience and scalability at PepsiCo.
- The transformation of network operations is essential to support PepsiCo's diverse and expansive brand portfolio.