Aater Suleman is a distinguished technology veteran and thought leader whose career spans the entire tech stack, from hardware architecture to advanced cloud and DevOps practices. He is the co-founder of Vixul, a startup accelerator focused on scaling technology services companies, and the former CEO of Flux7 (acquired by NTT Data).
Suleman is a passionate advocate for the power of services in a product-driven world. His central message is that true innovation is often realized through expert delivery and adoption of technology, not just the products themselves. At Vixul, he advises and invests in startups driving the adoption of emerging technologies, helping founders turn technical excellence into sustainable growth.
In addition to his industry work, Suleman serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he shapes the next generation of technology leaders. With a PhD in Computer Architecture and deep expertise in cloud computing, he brings a rare combination of academic rigor and practical leadership experience.