Jayaprakash Kumar

Jayaprakash Kumar is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in network infrastructure and engineering. Currently serving as the CEO of CNLABS since February 2018, Jayaprakash leads an IPv6 Forum, NIST, and ONF approved test facility that specializes in certifications, interoperability testing, and compliance programs. As the Founder of Criterion Networks, initiated in November 2013, Jayaprakash provides hosted services that help enterprises and service providers innovate and manage their network transformations. Additionally, Jayaprakash holds the position of Vice Chair for the Interoperability Working Group at the Open Networking Foundation, focusing on enhancing SDN implementations. Previous roles include senior management and engineering positions at Cisco Systems and Symbol (Motorola), as well as earlier experiences at DSQ Software and Tata Telecom. Jayaprakash's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.