Petr Podrouzek appointed CTO at IP Fabric amid rapid AI evolution

IP Fabric welcomes Petr Podrouzek as CTO to lead innovation and expansion in AI-driven network assurance technologies.

  • Monday, 8th September 2025 Posted 12 hours ago in by Aaron Sandhu

IP Fabric, a leading Automated Network Assurance Platform, has appointed Petr Podrouzek as its new chief technology officer. With over 15 years of experience in managing global technology teams, Podrouzek joins at a critical juncture as AI increasingly strains and advances infrastructure.

Petr Podrouzek's career spans leadership roles across AI and data teams in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Most recently, he was senior vice president of Engineering at Emplifi, a platform for customer engagement used by over 20,000 companies globally. His international expertise will contribute to IP Fabric’s mission to ensure infrastructure assurance for high-profile clients like Red Hat, Air France, and Major League Baseball. Facing a growing clientele, the company is scaling operations to meet the demand for reliable, AI-ready networks as indispensable business assets.

Podrouzek’s appointment comes amidst burgeoning product progress at IP Fabric. Recent updates, such as the 7.0 and 7.2 releases, have enhanced multi-cloud visibility, ensured AI-led workflow compliance, and improved automated security validation. Patrons can expect an accelerated pace of innovation under his leadership.

The new CTO commented on his approach: aiming for technical excellence paired with execution, he emphasises hiring elite talent and nurturing transparent communication, which aligns organisational goals within engineering realms.

Pavel Bykov, the CEO of IP Fabric, remarked on Petr’s deep knowledge in AI and enterprise solutions, identifying him as the ideal visionary to drive their expansion into the AI era.

Amidst its rapid expansion correlating with the global demand for AI-ready infrastructure, IP Fabric is actively hiring across various domains, including engineering, finance, and operations.