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About Highway 9

Revolutionizing enterprise mobility with cloud-powered connectivity

Our Vision

We founded Highway 9 Networks to bring the power of the cloud to enterprise mobility…for the first time ever.

Specifically, we leveraged several advances in private mobile technology including availability of free spectrum, multi-eSIM support and private 5G, and combined them with our founding team’s deep cloud/networking expertise to build a mobile cloud for the enterprise.

Our innovation result is the Highway 9 Mobile Cloud — the first cloud-based approach to mobility and the only offering that meets an AI-driven enterprise’s core operational, performance and multi-carrier integration requirements.

Our Leadership Team

Highway 9’s leadership has shaped networking from Ethernet to multi-cloud—now merging private mobile networks with cloud agility. 

Allwyn Sequeira

Co-founder & CEO

Debashis Basak

Co-founder & CTO

Serge Maskalik

Co-founder & VP R&D

Sachin Thakkar

Co-founder & Sr. Dir R&D

Faiyaz Shahpurwala

Chief Operating Customer Officer​

Mark Weiner

CMO

Michael Thornton

VP Sales

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Chief Executive Officer

Allwyn Sequeira

Allwyn Sequeira is the CEO of Highway 9 Networks. A serial entrepreneur, he previously served as SVP/GM at VMware, leading multiple business lines and new ventures. He played a pivotal role in developing and delivering VMware NSX vSphere, the industry’s first software-defined networking (SDN) solution, which grew to over $2 billion in revenue.

At VMware, Allwyn also led vCloud Air, overseeing development, product management, IaaS platform and service delivery, cloud operations, and customer success. He later spearheaded the development of HCX, the industry’s first hybrid cloud migration and inter-networking service, which enabled seamless connectivity between VMware, enterprises, and public clouds. His work contributed to the creation of Telco Cloud Automation and Infrastructure—the world’s first platform integrating 5G containerized network functions—selected by DISH as its 5G platform. Earlier in his career, he co-founded First Virtual Corporation (FVC) and served as EVP of Products and Operations through its IPO and growth.
Chief Technology Officer

Debashis Basak

Debashis Basak is the Chief Technology Officer at Highway 9 Networks, bringing over 25 years of experience in networking, security, telecommunications, and cloud computing. Prior to Highway 9, he held leadership roles at VMware, including VP of Engineering for VMware HCX technologies, VP of R&D for vCloud Air, and Senior Director of R&D for Networking and Security.

Before VMware, Debashis co-founded Blue Lane Technologies and served as Director/Network Architect at AcceLight Networks. He began his career as a Lead Engineer at Fore Systems, a pioneer in ATM network switching technology.
Vice President of Engineering

Serge Maskalik

Serge Maskalik is the VP of Engineering at Highway 9 Networks, leading 5G Edge Cloud Services since 2020. Prior to joining Highway 9, he held senior leadership positions at VMware, including Sr. Director of R&D for the Telco & Edge Cloud Business Unit, where he helped develop VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure.

At VMware, Serge also led cloud mobility services and the NSX Edge Service Router team, playing a key role in VMware’s network virtualization advancements. His earlier experience includes roles at Blue Lane Technologies, NetVMG, and Global Crossing, focusing on network security, advanced technologies, and system quality engineering.
Co-Founder


Sachin Thakkar

Sachin Thakkar is the Co-Founder of Highway 9 Networks and an entrepreneurial engineering leader driving innovation in networking and cloud technologies. His career includes pivotal contributions at VMware, where he led the development of the 5G Telco Cloud Platform and helped shape hybrid cloud solutions like VMware HCX. His work in network virtualization through VMware NSX has been instrumental in advancing cloud connectivity. Previously, he also contributed to Cisco’s Nexus software switching and UCS platforms, further demonstrating his commitment to redefining cloud infrastructure and connectivity.
Chief Strategy Officer

Faiyaz Shahpurwala

Faiyaz Shahpurwala has over 30 years of experience in building and leading technology organizations. Before joining Highway 9 Networks, he was Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Fortanix, a data security innovator. Previously, he served as VP and General Manager for IBM Cloud Platform, overseeing data centers in 19 countries and delivering cloud services including Watson, Blockchain, and IoT.

Faiyaz also spent more than two decades at Cisco, where he led the expansion of Cisco’s inter-cloud infrastructure and played a key role in developing the company’s multi-billion-dollar Advanced Services business. His contributions fueled innovations in IoT, Smart+Connected Communities, and cloud-converged infrastructure.
Chief Marketing Officer

Mark Weiner

Mark Weiner brings 35 years of marketing leadership to Highway 9. He has led marketing at nine successful startups, including Volterra (acquired by F5), StorSimple (acquired by Microsoft), Virtela (acquired by NTT Japan), and NetScaler (acquired by Citrix).

Following F5’s acquisition of Volterra in 2021, Mark led product and technical marketing at F5. He also managed marketing at Cisco for $1 billion in data center products. Earlier in his career, he served as VP of Global Marketing at Redback Networks. In addition to his industry experience, Mark is an adjunct faculty member at Santa Clara University’s Engineering School.
Chief Revenue Officer


Michael Thornton

Michael J. Thornton is the Chief Revenue Officer at Highway 9 Networks, leading global sales, business development, and strategic partnerships. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise networking, cloud security, and telecommunications, he has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion.

Before joining Highway 9 in 2021, Michael was VP of Sales at Exium, where he led go-to-market efforts for secure networking solutions. He also held leadership roles at Greenwave Systems, F-Secure Corporation, and SpiderCloud Wireless, where he played a key role in scaling small-cell solutions for enterprise connectivity. His expertise in sales leadership and channel strategy supports Highway 9’s mission to transform private 5G and cloud connectivity.