Where does Barun Kar work?

Barun Kar is Founder of Upscale AI.

Where did Barun Kar go to school?

Barun Kar studied at University of Massachusetts Amherst (Ph.D., Computer Engineering); Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (B.Tech., Electronics and electrical Engineering); Kendriya Vidyalaya Kharagpur.

Barun Kar

Founder

Founder at Upscale AI

Saratoga, California, United States

FoundedUpscale AI

About

Barun Kar is Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Upscale AI, and previously co-founded Auradine, a company focused on web infrastructure including blockchain, security, and privacy. He spent 16 years at Palo Alto Networks as Senior Vice President of Engineering, where he was part of the founding team and led development of ASIC, hardware, and software across multiple product generations, and earlier held development leadership roles at Juniper Networks, Level One, and Motorola. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and a Master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Founder at Upscale AI

Intro paths

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In turn, Barun can intro founders to Upscale AI's investors below.

Upscale AI's investors · 5

Cota CapitalSan Francisco Intel CapitalSanta Clara · $1M – $20M checks Mayfield FundCupertino · $500K – $12M checks MVP VenturesChicago Samsung Catalyst FundSan Jose

Experience

Upscale AICo-Founder/President and CEOcurrent2024 — present3200 Coronado Dr, Santa Clara
AuradineFounder and COOcurrent2022 — presentCampbell, California, United States
Palo Alto NetworksSVP Engineering2006 — 2022Santa Clara, California, United States
Juniper NetworksSenior Systems Manager2001 — 2006Sunnyvale, California, United States
LuxNManager Hardware2000
Level One CommunicationsProject Lead1998 — 1999
MotorolaDesign Manager and Technical Staff Engr.1993 — 1998

Skills & more

Networking51ASIC43Ethernet68Product Management1Engineering2Hardware Architecture1

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Barun Kar?: Barun Kar is Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Upscale AI, and previously co-founded Auradine, a company focused on web infrastructure including blockchain, security, and privacy. He spent 16 years at Palo Alto Networks as Senior Vice President of Engineering, where he was part of the founding team and led development of ASIC, hardware, and software across multiple product generations, and earlier held development leadership roles at Juniper Networks, Level One, and Motorola. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and a Master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Where does Barun Kar work?: Barun Kar is Founder of Upscale AI.
What companies did Barun Kar found?: Barun Kar founded Upscale AI.
Where did Barun Kar go to school?: Barun Kar studied at University of Massachusetts Amherst (Ph.D., Computer Engineering); Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (B.Tech., Electronics and electrical Engineering); Kendriya Vidyalaya Kharagpur.

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