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Karishma Gupta

Leader, Product Management

Data Center Networking

Karishma Gupta is a technology leader at Cisco focused on next-generation data center solutions, with a particular emphasis on AI/ML infrastructure and network operations. Her work centers on simplifying complex environments by bringing together networking, observability, and automation into cohesive, scalable platforms. At Cisco, Karishma contributes to innovations in the Nexus Dashboard ecosystem, helping customers modernize their data centers to support emerging AI workloads. She is especially passionate about bridging the gap between traditional networking and the evolving needs of GPU-based compute, enabling organizations to operate AI infrastructure with greater visibility, efficiency, and confidence. Her areas of interest include multi-fabric operations, hybrid cloud architectures, and AI-driven operations (AIOps). She is deeply engaged in translating technical capabilities into real-world customer value, focusing on outcomes such as operational simplicity, performance optimization, and secure scalability.

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April 23, 2026

WE ARE CISCO

From a Message I Couldn’t Believe to a Stage I’ll Never Forget

3 min read

Product Management Leader Karishma G. shares her journey to the Cisco Live stage, achieving AI innovation and motherhood in Cisco's supportive culture.

July 25, 2022

DATA CENTER

Introducing Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) Release 12

4 min read

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) is the new, power-packed, feature-rich service ( exclusively available on the Cisco Nexus Dashboard (ND). NDFC embraces a Kubernetes-based microservices architecture. With the introduction of NDFC Release 12, users get a consistent experience across NDFC and other services hosted on Nexus Dashboard including Insights and Orchestrator.

October 2, 2019

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DATA CENTER

Configuration Compliance in DCNM 11

2 min read

We are continuing the discussion by featuring how DCNM empowers compliance of the configurations defined by a user. Validation of configuration forms an integral part of any Network Controller.

August 5, 2019

DATA CENTER

Using DCNM 11 for Easy Provisioning of Networks and VRF’s

3 min read

As you might remember from our last post within our DCNM 11 series, we discussed Easy Management of Interfaces using DCNM. Today, we’re continuing the discussion by featuring how Cisco’s Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) empowers Easy Provisioning of Overlays using pre-defined, best practice, out-of-box templates.

July 22, 2019

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DATA CENTER

Manage Interfaces in a Centralized Way with DCNM 11

3 min read

With its comprehensive management for the data center, Cisco’s Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) empowers IT to move at the increasing speed businesses require, giving IT departments complete automation, extensive...