Ariel Leza

Ariel Leza, an ardent entrepreneur and technology aficionado, currently excels as a Cloud Solutions Architect in the EMEA CX CTO office at Cisco. His expertise is centered on guiding clients toward achieving their unique objectives through intricate cloud and IT architectures. Ariel’s journey in the IT realm commenced during his military service as a network engineer in 2011, uncovering his passion for networking and cybersecurity. Today, he stands as a results-driven entrepreneur with a proven track record in technical sales and product positioning, fueled by enthusiasm for creating new businesses.

With over a decade of experience in the field, Ariel specializes in cloud and cross-domain IT architectures, focusing on cloud-native technologies, open-source software, networking, virtualization/compute, and data center software stack components. As a technology leader and technical solution architect in the Israeli market, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to convey complex technological concepts in simple terms, tailoring his message to diverse audiences and emphasizing Cisco’s unique value proposition.

In his role under the Customer Experience CTO Office of EMEA, Ariel has been instrumental in driving strategic programs and building strategic relationships with key accounts, leading to significant achievements such as engagement with top EMEA accounts, patent submissions, and pioneering deployments in blockchain technology and cloud-native services. His skills in cloud-native platforms, DevOps, Linux, and cloud computing are complemented by his deep understanding of decentralized applications, cryptocurrency, microservices, and Web3 blockchain architectures.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Ariel is a passionate participant in open-source and community projects. He also dedicates his time to global business ventures and the management of his demo Innovation Lab initiative. Ariel’s commitment to making a meaningful impact as an entrepreneur and businessperson is driven by his belief in taking active responsibility for our civilization’s actions and consequences.

With a vibrant spirit and an undying passion for technology and innovation, Ariel Leza continues to make significant strides in the tech world, inspiring others and driving successful customer outcomes with his dynamic approach and creative solutions.