Intentionet

Intentionet is a technology company based in Redmond, Washington, with a presence in Seattle. Founded in 2017 by Ratul Mahajan, Todd Millstein, and Ari Fogel, the company specializes in network engineering solutions. Ratul Mahajan, the CEO, has a background as a principal researcher at Microsoft and is an associate professor at the University of Washington. The company offers a product that allows network engineers to predict and test the impact of network changes before deployment. This solution enables comprehensive analysis of networks in software, streamlining the design and evolution of networks. One of its key offerings is the Batfish open-source project, which supports engineers in network design and testing. In 2022, Intentionet partnered with Amazon Web Services, which now manages the Batfish project under an open-source license. Intentionet operates with a small team and promotes a flexible work environment.