David Hughes
Chief Executive Officer at Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
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David Hughes is the founder of Silver Peak Systems, Inc., a company he started in 2004.
He currently holds the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Silver Peak Systems, Inc. Dr. Hughes has also held former positions at Cisco Systems, Inc., StrataCom, Inc., Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC, Picarro, Inc., and Nortel Ltd.
At Cisco Systems, Inc. and StrataCom, Inc., he held the title of Principal.
At Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC, he served as a Portfolio Manager from 2003 to 2005.
In terms of education, Dr. Hughes attended Auckland University for his undergraduate degree and the University of Wollongong, where he obtained a doctorate.
David Hughes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
 Silver Peak Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Silver Peak Systems, Inc. provides software defined wide area networks (SD-WANs) solutions. It offers WAN edge security; hybrid WAN; WAN optimization; router replacement; voice and video over broadband; cloud app performance; and multi-cloud networking services. The company was founded by David Hughes in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2012 |
Former positions of David Hughes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
 Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (Benchmark Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Kevin Harvey, Andy Rachleff and Bob Kagle. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 09/02/2005 |
Nortel Ltd.
 Nortel Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Nortel Networks Ltd. provides communications networks and services for data & telephony industry. Its networks use innovative packet, wireless, voice and optical technologies. The company's solutions are designed and developed at laboratories in Harlow, Monkstown & Galway. Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Maidenhead, UK. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Picarro, Inc.
 Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Picarro, Inc. produces real-time, cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets. The company offers isotope analyzers, trace gas analyzers, peripherals, service packages and parts and supplies. The company was founded by Barbara A. Paldus in January 1998 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
StrataCom, Inc.
 StrataCom, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology StrataCom Inc. manufactures T1 network switch and control equipment based on proprietary packet switching technology. StrataCom is located in San Jose,CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of David Hughes
| University of Wollongong | Doctorate Degree |
| Auckland University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 5 |
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Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (Benchmark Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Kevin Harvey, Andy Rachleff and Bob Kagle. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
Silver Peak Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Silver Peak Systems, Inc. provides software defined wide area networks (SD-WANs) solutions. It offers WAN edge security; hybrid WAN; WAN optimization; router replacement; voice and video over broadband; cloud app performance; and multi-cloud networking services. The company was founded by David Hughes in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
StrataCom, Inc.
StrataCom, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology StrataCom Inc. manufactures T1 network switch and control equipment based on proprietary packet switching technology. StrataCom is located in San Jose,CA. | Electronic Technology |
Picarro, Inc.
Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Picarro, Inc. produces real-time, cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets. The company offers isotope analyzers, trace gas analyzers, peripherals, service packages and parts and supplies. The company was founded by Barbara A. Paldus in January 1998 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
Nortel Ltd.
Nortel Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Nortel Networks Ltd. provides communications networks and services for data & telephony industry. Its networks use innovative packet, wireless, voice and optical technologies. The company's solutions are designed and developed at laboratories in Harlow, Monkstown & Galway. Nortel Networks does business in more than 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Maidenhead, UK. | Communications |
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