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A new age cloud company that

works for you.

Exostellar, Inc. is a cloud resource optimization and management platform that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to help enterprises reduce spending in the cloud by up to 80%, while enhancing both operational security and performance. We are dedicated to developing the future of affordable cloud computing technology that empowers enterprises to command a finer level of control over their cloud computing resources.

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OUR DEDICATED TEAM

Meet the Team

With a team of leading researchers from Cornell University, the Exostellar engineers have a world-class understanding of cloud-based software engineering. But creating ‘smart’ technology requires more than deep expertise in technology. It also requires an appreciation of the pain points our clients face in their cloud computing services, and how to deliver a product that will make their lives significantly easier.

Leadership

Tony Shakib

CEO

Tony Shakib is CEO at Exostellar. He is an accomplished technology executive with a proven track record of driving growth, and innovation, and leading successful global teams for both large enterprises and startups. With over three decades of experience in the cloud industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Hakim Weatherspoon

Co-founder & Chief Scientist

Hakim Weatherspoon is a Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Exostellar. He is also a Computer Science Professor at Cornell University. He received his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and is credited for cloud storage foundation for paper published in 2000. He received the 2018 ACM ASPLOS most influential paper award and was a PAC-10 football conference champion from U. Washington 1995.

Zhiming Shen

Co-founder & CTO

Zhiming Shen is a Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer for Exostellar. Zhiming received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cornell University in 2017. His Ph.D. thesis focused on improving security, flexibility, and efficiency of cloud infrastructures and proposed new designs for cloud-native containers and cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms.

Robert Wipfel

Chief Architect

Nick Cox

VP of Product

Frederic Julien

VP of Marketing

Paul Zhang

VP of Engineering

Board and Advisory Board

Lip-Bu Tan

Board Member

Landon Downs

Board Member

Nicholas Brathwaite

Board Member

Amarjit Gill

Board Observer

Neel Purohit

Advisory Board Member

Neel Purohit is a member of the board of directors. Through this position, Neel advises on the overall operation of Exostellar. Neel works for Barclays as a portfolio manager and has worked for several other banks and asset managers in the past. He began his career as a management consultant. Neel hold a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and an MS in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University.

Tracy-Ann Palmer

Advisor

Tracy-Ann Palmer stands at the forefront of innovation and leadership as the dynamic CEO of The Corporate Athlete Academy and the visionary Co-Founder of Home Industries. With a rich tapestry of over 25 years in leadership in various industries and companies including Salesforce, Cisco, Rackspace, AWS and VMware. Tracy-Ann has become a paragon of transformation and growth in the business world, steering companies towards unprecedented success with her strategic acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.

Her prowess and impact have not gone unnoticed; as a thrice consecrated CRN Power 100 honoree, a Stevie Award laureate, the CRN Channel Executive Mentor of the Year, CRN Inclusive Channel Leader Award and a recognized Channel Futures Cloud Leader, Tracy- Ann is celebrated as a leading force among women in the channel and technology sectors.

Beyond her business achievements, she resonates as a multifaceted talent— a Global Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, Board Member, Investor, Certified Executive Coach, Certified Trainer, Certified TV Anchor, a Genos Emotional Intelligence Certified Practitioner, billboard charting Recording Artist, and Songwriter—whose creative endeavors amplify her influence.

At the heart of her mission lies the foundation of We Build Character, a non-profit initiative dedicated to building the leaders of the future. Tracy-Ann’s commitment to creating a cadre of diverse, resilient ‘corporate athletes’—professionals who surpass norms and deliver unparalleled results —is a testament to her role as a catalyst for positive change. Her boundless energy and pioneering spirit not only drive business transformation but also inspire a legacy of leadership and innovation.

Embrace the opportunity to connect with Tracy-Ann Palmer, a connector, pioneer, and inspirational leader whose life’s work is to move individuals to action, push their boundaries and reach their full potential. Follow her journey and become part of a movement towards excellence, diversity, and resilience in the ever-evolving landscapes of leadership, business and technology.

Kenneth S. Rother

Advisory Board Member

Ken Rother is a visiting lecturer at the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management where he teaches several entrepreneurship courses including NBA 6910 Entrepreneurship of Physical products and is also Managing Director of Cornell’s eLab student accelerator program.

Ronnie Lott

Advisor

Niraj Tolia

Advisor

YongKang He

Advisor

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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Join Our Team

Exostellar is searching for Software Engineers and Research Interns working on building out our next-generation cloud-native resource optimization platform that brings on-premise control back to cloud users. Our company has offices in Ithaca, NY, and Santa Clara, CA, and we also offer remote positions across the United States.

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