Somik Behera is the General Manager of Software & AI Products at Supermicro (Fortune 500, S&P 500 Blue Chip), where he leads strategy, R&D, and go-to-market execution for the SuperCloud Suite. His focus is on driving transformative growth across enterprise data center, cloud-native, and AI-native computing through innovative software platforms that simplify infrastructure, boost operational efficiency, and unlock next-level performance with GPUs and accelerators.

Somik brings a deep track record in scaling enterprise SaaS, cloud-native infrastructure, and AI products. He specializes in transforming hardware-centric functions into distributed, software-driven solutions—bridging the gap between technical innovation and business impact.

Career highlights include:

Driving multi-billion-dollar product revenue growth through software innovation at Supermicro, Mesosphere/Nutanix, and VMware/Nicira

Holding 10+ U.S. patents and contributing to open-source ecosystems through foundational work on OpenStack Neutron (mainstreaming SDN), Apache Mesos (powering container orchestration at hyperscale), and FinKube (a toolkit for business case development)

Playing key roles in industry-defining acquisitions including Nicira’s $1.3B acquisition by VMware and Mesosphere’s acquisition by Nutanix

As an angel investor, Somik combines operational experience with market insight to back pioneering startups at the intersection of enterprise software and AI infrastructure. His dual perspective as an operator and investor gives him a unique lens on building, scaling, and funding high-growth businesses.

Somik is passionate about mentoring world-class teams, fostering innovation, and collaborating with C-level executives to navigate complex enterprise transformations.