Ian Ferguson
Peter Onufryk
Peter Onufryk is a Fellow at Intel Corporation. His research interests include IP and data center architecture along with UALink, NVMe, universal chiplet interconnect express (UCIe). Peter received his Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Rutgers University.
Gaya Nagarajan
Gaya Nagarajan joined Meta in 2012 as Network Engineer and currently serves as the Vice President of Network Infrastructure. Based in the Bay Area, he leads the team responsible for the full networking stack and end-to-end lifecycle: from designing and building to operating one of the largest networks in the world that seamlessly connects 3+ billions of users – catering to their diverse and dynamic demands. Gaya is instrumental in ensuring the performance, robustness, scalability, and efficiency of Meta's networks within data centers and its large-scale AI clusters; global backbone (including subsea and terrestrial fiber investments) to Meta’s edge network and global CDN. Prior to his tenure at Meta, Gaya made significant contributions at Brocade, developing innovative products designed to meet the complex needs of large service providers. He holds a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Kansas, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) in India. Beyond his professional and academic achievements, Gaya is an avid sports enthusiast and keeps an active lifestyle: he has a passion for cricket, golf, and yoga.
Prashant Varshney
Prashant Varshney is a product executive, entrepreneur, and Stanford alumnus with over 25 years of experience driving innovation across AI, scientific computing, and platform infrastructure. At Microsoft, Prashant leads Product Management for the Microsoft Discovery and Quantum team, where he has pioneered agentic AI platforms and core infrastructure solutions that accelerate scientific research and engineering innovation.
His work has positioned Azure as the platform of choice for engineering-heavy sectors, fueling rapid adoption and revenue growth in semiconductors and government programs like the CHIPS Act. Prior to Microsoft, Prashant led global product lines at Siemens EDA and founded multiple startups, delivering patented technologies in smart power, chip design, and cloud infrastructure. He specializes in translating deep customer insights into bold product visions and scalable systems that create real-world impact.
