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- Aviz at I-Light & Indiana GigaPOP Members Meeting 2025
Aviz at I-Light & Indiana GigaPOP Members Meeting 2025
- October 7–8, 2025
- Indianapolis, IN
Connecting open networking with research and education innovation.
We’re joining the community powering advanced education networks in Indiana.
The I-Light & Indiana GigaPOP Annual Member’s Meeting is a key gathering for sharing insights and feedback on high-speed research and education networking. Hosted at the historic Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, this event brings together institutions and infrastructure teams to shape the future of connectivity across Indiana I-Light.
At Aviz, we believe in open, transparent infrastructure—and networking built for innovation. We look forward to joining our peers in education and research to explore how open, AI-augmented networking solutions can amplify collaboration, insight, and scalability.
Why Meet Aviz at the I-Light Meeting
- Explore how open, SONiC-based architectures are tailored for research and education environments
- Learn how Network Copilot™ automates and streamlines operations in high-performance academic networks
- Discover how ONES™ delivers real-time observability across multi-vendor fabrics, essential for campus-scale visibility
- Connect with Aviz’s team to exchange ideas, showcase use cases, and support the I-Light community’s network future
Meet the Experts
Chid Perumal, CTO Aviz Networks
Bringing over 20 years of expertise, Chid is a proficient architect and developer of software applications catering to both Enterprise and Cloud Networks. Prior to founding Aviz, he played pivotal roles in software architecture and leadership at Amazon (AWS), Lenovo, IBM, and Blade Networks Technologies. Chid holds several patents in Software Defined Networking, Network Observability, and Enterprise Switching/Routing. He has contributed to several white papers on solutions involving Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, Application performance monitoring and SDN. Chid’s leadership has positioned Aviz as a frontrunner in integrating Generative AI into enterprise networking, accelerating innovation through AI technologies.
Madhu Paluru, Director of Engineering, Aviz Networks
Madhu is a distinguished technology leader with a rich history spanning over two decades in Cloud, Data Networking, and Open Source. Currently spearheading the development of a cutting-edge Gen AI-powered Network 3.0 stack at Aviz, he holds a pivotal role in democratizing Open Networking and generative AI technologies for a wider audience. In addition to his role at Aviz, Madhu serves as a respected moderator for the SONiC community. Engaging daily with SONiC customers and developers, his extensive industry experience, spanning decades, has empowered him to train over 100 engineers within the ecosystem. Madhu’s commitment extends beyond individual skill development; he actively contributes to creating more SONiC professionals and assists companies globally in optimizing their utilization of this transformative technology. His leadership is marked by a passion for innovation, collaborative community engagement, and a steadfast dedication to advancing the capabilities of Open Networking.
Enabling next-gen connectivity for academia—together.
Drop by during the meeting to see how Aviz can empower your network with openness, intelligence, and performance—built for the demands of teaching, research, and innovation.
