Sandeep Katiyar
Senior Principal Network Research Architect | AI Infrastructure & Data Center Innovation
Antwerp, Belgium
Biography
Sandeep is a visionary technology leader at Nokia Bell Labs, specializing in the intersection of AI-driven networking and next-generation Data Center architectures. With over 23 years of experience, he bridges the gap between disruptive research and global business strategy. Beyond technical leadership, Sandeep has a proven track record of managing million-dollar business deals and developing techno-economic models that justify large-scale digital transformations for global CSPs and Webscale entities.
Background
Currently serving as a Research Scientist at Bell Labs, Sandeep leads innovation in AI networking, focusing on the evolution of transport and datacenter architectures. Throughout his two-decade tenure in the telecom industry, he has evolved from designing TDM systems, E2E IP backhaul to architecting the infrastructure for the AI era. His expertise spans from high-stakes R&D to providing strategic insights for regulatory bodies and global forums.
Competencies
- AI & Data Center Networking: High-Performance Computing (HPC) Networking, AI Workload Management (Training/Inference), RDMA, RoCEv2, SmartNIC/DPU Offloading, SONiC, and Ultra-Ethernet Consortium (UEC) initiatives.
- IP & Cloud Architecture: E2E IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, ISIS, EVPN, Multi-Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) Integration, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
- Mobile Transport & Synchronization: 5G (SA/NSA) Architecture, TSN Fronthaul (IEEE 802.1CM), PTP/IEEE1588v2, SyncE, and Network Slicing.
- Security & Automation: Zero Trust Architecture, IPSec, MACsec, Netconf/Yang, gRPC, MLOps, and Network Digital Twins.
- Strategic Business Engineering: Techno-Economic (TCO) Modeling, ROI Analysis for Digital Transformation etc.
Languages
English (Professional Fluency), Hindi (Native), Dutch (Intermediate), Polish (Intermediate), German (Basic)
- Katiyar, S., & Marwah, A. (2017). Strategies to Utilize Non-Army Owned Commercial Networks (Study on Extending Reach of Captive LTE Networks using Public Networks). DEFCOM India: A Journal on Defense Information and Communication Technologies.
- Katiyar, S. (2018). The Emerging Impact and Use Cases of Blockchain Technology. SCTE-ISBE.
- Katiyar, S. (2018). Converging Edge Caching and Computing Power for Simultaneous Mobile and MSO Networks. SCTE-ISBE.
- Rangarajan,S; Katiyar, S (2023). 5G-NTN: Non-Terrestrial Networks for Ubiquitous Connectivity
- Katiyar, S. (2025). Impact of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) on Communications Service Providers (CSPs)
- Contributing Author to various Nokia Bell Labs Whitepapers and Patent-level research in AI-driven Network Automation.
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