Arvind Basra
Sr. Director Cybersecurity and Network Platforms
Verizon
Autonomous Networks

Arvind Basra is a visionary technology executive with over 24 years of experience spanning software engineering, critical infrastructure, network engineering, product development, and cyber compliance.
Currently serving as the Senior Director of Platforms at Verizon Business, Arvind has been instrumental in shaping modern IT environments, emphasizing the critical intersection of automation, artificial intelligence, and network security.
As enterprise customers increasingly look to adopt AI, Arvind's deep expertise in telecommunications and network architecture uniquely positions him to articulate the value of autonomous networking. His background demonstrates a proven track record of developing solutions that not only modernize infrastructure but directly elevate customer experience and drastically reduce mean-time-to-outcome.
Currently serving as the Senior Director of Platforms at Verizon Business, Arvind has been instrumental in shaping modern IT environments, emphasizing the critical intersection of automation, artificial intelligence, and network security.
As enterprise customers increasingly look to adopt AI, Arvind's deep expertise in telecommunications and network architecture uniquely positions him to articulate the value of autonomous networking. His background demonstrates a proven track record of developing solutions that not only modernize infrastructure but directly elevate customer experience and drastically reduce mean-time-to-outcome.
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Autonomous Networks
06 October 2026
14:00-15:30
Innovate Stage
Cross-domain autonomy: Orchestrating fiber, core, cloud, RAN and satellite
Break silos and orchestrate end-to-end services across every network domain.

Autonomous Networks
06 October 2026
16:00-16:35
The Loft
The Loft: Autonomous Networks
Step into The Loft Stage, the home of innovation at Innovate Americas. Through rapid-fire sessions, Catalyst showcase presentations and live Innovation Hub demos, you'll see how leading organisations are solving today's biggest industry challenges and unlocking new opportunities for growth. Designed for discovery, interaction and inspiration, these short, high-impact sessions give you direct access to the latest technologies, practical use cases and innovative thinking shaping the future of telecoms.

