Irfan Ahmad

Founder

2017

We license our breakthrough award-winning technology for automating the performance optimization of caches in modern data paths. We are the pioneer in active cache management. Achieve efficiency gains (up to 8x), lower latency (up to 1/2) and QoS (tail latency SLOs) using our patented real-time data optimization technology which can be embedded inside CDNs, SSDs, databases, application caches, operating systems, persistent memory systems and more. Our technology gives our partners a competitive edge in the CDN, storage, cloud and database markets.

Founder

2017

Software design, systems architecture, machine learning & data services, designed to scale. Built right the first time. We are experienced Silicon Valley founders who build and lead successful, elite development teams. Our innovative solutions and services are delivering high quality results for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises.

Executive Chairman

2023

GTM Delta is the world’s premier content engineering company providing highly engaging, in-depth technical content. Our content empowers technology companies to reach and convert technical users and buyers more effectively thanks to our proprietary, industry-leading global expert network across all sectors in science and technology. Our mission is to create expert-level content for your company targeting technical prospects and existing customers. We create long-form, technical format content that is ready to publish and add to your marketing funnel and customer campaigns. GTM Delta has assembled a global team of content engineers: practicing professionals at the pinnacle of their engineering fields (developers, engineers, scientists and professors) in diverse technology disciplines. Our team can augment or become your technical marketing experts for a competitive advantage without breaking the budget. GTM Delta will deliver: - Regular cadence of engaging technical content - Keyword / SEO optimization - Marketing team augmentation - Strategic inbound marketing processes and research

Equity Partner

2012

Data Collective is an early-stage investor in companies in the machine learning and big data spaces. We are proud investors in Rocket Lab, Mythic, BitFusion (acq VMware), BlueData (acq HPE), Nervana (acq Intel), Firebase (acq Google), Rigetti, Zymergen, Embark, Recursion, Vicarious, SigOpt, etc.

Investor, Advisor

2011

Guise AI BitFusion.io (acquired) MicroVentures Pulse42 Suncart MotionHall Kensu GoGetter.co WonderSchool Graphicly Soldsie Shopobot Dekko

Founder, CTO, Board Director

2011 - 2016

Brought to market the world’s first SaaS IT Operations Analytics product. Built and managed legendary engineering, product management, marketing and finance teams.

Tech Lead, DRS Product Portfolio

2002 - 2011

Tech lead for all Distributed Resource Scheduling (DRS) products (peaked at $1B+). Brought to market industry-first, flagship $100M+ products including Storage DRS and Storage I/O Control.

Software Engineer

2000 - 2002

Worked on the Crusoe and Efficeon software microprocessors in an epic battle against Intel and AMD.

Engineer

1999 - 1999

Engineering Intern

1998 - 1998