Akamai Connected Cloud Summit | Bengaluru
25 September, 2024
ITC Gardenia
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Event speakers
Dr Tom Leighton
CEO and Co-Founder, AkamaiDr. Tom Leighton co-founded Akamai Technologies in 1998 and served as Akamai’s Chief Scientist until he became CEO in 2013. Under Dr. Leighton’s leadership, Akamai has evolved from its origins as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) into one of the most essential and trusted cloud delivery and cybersecurity platforms, upon which many of the world’s best brands and enterprises build and secure their digital experiences. Dr. Leighton holds more than 50 patents involving content delivery, Internet protocols, algorithms for networks, cryptography and digital rights management.Dr. Leighton has served on numerous government, industry and academic advisory panels. Dr. Leighton graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University in 1978 with a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He received his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from MIT in 1981.
Parimal Pandya
SVP, Sales & Managing Director, APJ, AkamaiParimal Pandya is Managing Director, Asia Pacific and Vice President of Sales for the region. He is responsible for driving Akamai’s growth and expansion across 14 countries in the region. He has led the launch of new businesses inside Akamai, managed turnarounds and driven expansion of Akamai's presence in the fastest growing markets in the world. Before joining Akamai, Parimal started and ran an e-commerce venture in New York City, followed by a stint in venture capital. He holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, New York.
Harsha Bhogle
Renowned International Cricket commentatorHarsha Bhogle is popularly acknowledged as the voice of Indian cricket and has been working in the sports broadcasting space for over 3 decades in various capacities. Harsha has worked with all major cricket broadcasters across the world and has garnered over 9 million followers on Twitter with a well engaged social media presence. He has been the face of some memorable broadcast signature programs like “Harsha Unplugged” and “Harsha On-line”. He brings a fan’s perspective to the cricket telecast and is seen as a voice of reason which makes him acceptable across all cultures. His unique background, a chemical engineer and a management degree from IIM-Ahmedabad, India’s premier business school, has made him a role model for many.
Rupesh Chokshi
SVP and GM, Application Security, AkamaiRupesh Chokshi is a seasoned business leader focused on growth and innovation in global cybersecurity and technology. Previously, Rupesh held multiple executive positions at AT&T where he was responsible for launching AT&T’s game-changing software-defined networking and security products worldwide earning industry and analyst accolades. He also managed Alien Labs Open Threat Exchange, the world’s first crowd-sourced threat intelligence community. He is a passionate champion of diversity and inclusion, mentorship, and community service. He has an MBA from Stern School of Business at New York University, an MS in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University, and a Bachelor of Engineering from India. He resides in Dallas, TX with his family.
Sameer Mehta
SVP & Business Head, Jio PlatformsSameer Mehta is a seasoned product and technology leader with over 20 years of experience. He has spent more than a decade at Jio, where he was instrumental in launching and developing innovative SaaS, PaaS, and Managed Services products. Before Jio, Sameer held key technology roles in the BFSI and Payment sectors, further enhancing his diverse expertise. Recognized as a 'Technology Leader' by the Indian Leadership Academy, Sameer excels in product design, strategy, and technology implementation. He has a deep interest in disruptive technologies, particularly Quantum Computing, and serves on the board of QETCI (Quantum Ecosystem and Technology Council of India). An engineering graduate from IIT Kharagpur, Sameer furthered his education at Harvard, bringing a global perspective to his work in the evolving digital landscape.
Rajiv Ranjan
Associate Research Director, APAC, IDCBased in the IDC Bangalore office, Rajiv Ranjan works as an associate research director with the Asia/Pacific team and leads the Future of Digital Infrastructure Research for India. Rajiv has a specific focus on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) research program management. He manages the advisory assignments for IT vendors in the areas of cloud infrastructure strategy, go-to-market strategy, strategic marketing, and end-user insights across technologies and industry verticals.
Vijay Kolli
Regional Vice President – Enterprise Technology Group, APJ, AkamaiVijay Kolli is Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) at Akamai Technologies. In this role, Vijay is responsible for leading the enterprise business, and providing thought leadership across Asia Pacific and Japan. Vijay has been with Akamai for over eleven years. Prior to this role, he built products focused on mobile technologies, responsible for product management, strategy and operations at Akamai. He has also worked at startups and in established companies, including 3COM and Motorola in the US for carrier ecosystem the last 20 years.
Shashilpi Krishan
Vice President, Infrastructure, MakeMyTripShashilpi Krishan is the Vice President of Infrastructure at MakeMyTrip and leads the charge in developing and managing comprehensive infrastructure systems that encompass DevOps, Site Reliability, Cyber Security, and Compliance. With 16 years of experience in the E-Commerce and Travel sectors,he brings a wealth of knowledge in observability, DevSecOps, and effective IT budget management. Shashilpi is committed to enhancing infrastructure for both efficiency and resilience, while adeptly navigating fast-paced environments. He looks forward to networking with peers and acquiring new insights at the Akamai Cloud Summit.
Makesh Chandramohan
Group CISO, Aditya Birla Capital LtdMakesh Chandramohan is a seasoned professional with 2 decades of experience across Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Business Continuity and Operational risk management across business verticals like Financial Services, Information Technology Enabled Services & Automobile Manufacturing. He is a person with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills. Designated Group CISO for Aditya Birla Capital Ltd., and directly responsible for Cyber Security Strategy and Data Privacy for all the subsidiary businesses across the group. Member of various Board level committees and avid speaker at various industry/Media forums. He is Passionate on new age technologies and loves to explore, experiment and evolve. He likes to mentor tech startups
Neelesh Swami
Head of Security Operations & COE, Dover India Innovation CampusNeelesh Swami, Senior Manager of InfoSec at Dover Corporation, brings over 16 years of expertise in cloud security, bug hunting, fuzzing, pen-testing, and other information security practices. He is a GCPN-certified professional and leads teams in implementing robust security measures. Recognized for his skills, Neelesh was named one of Microsoft's top 15 hackers in 2015 (MSRC) and has received multiple Hall of Fame acknowledgments. He is a strong advocate for DevSecOps and fuzz testing to ensure secure SDLC methodologies, with a focus on running security programs at scale to support an expanding digital footprint.
Jay Jenkins
CTO, Akamai Cloud Computing Services, AkamaiA seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience, Jay Jenkins spearheads Akamai’s technological advancements and strategic initiatives with customers as the CTO of Cloud Computing. Jay and his team research and study the current and future impact of distributed cloud technologies to help organizations across the globe. His deep understanding and pragmatic approach enable him to co-create effective transformations with customers. Jay has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth and was the Tech Strategist and Evangelist at both ByteDance and Google.
Sumon Mal
Senior Manager, InfoSec, Dover CorporationSumon Mal is a visionary leader and AI enthusiast, currently shaping the future of technology as the VP of Engineering at Sony Entertainment. With an impressive track record of leadership across industry giants such as Paytm, Tesco, Expedia, Amazon, and Samsung, Sumon has consistently driven the creation of high-performance, scalable systems that power some of the world’s most innovative businesses. A dynamic force in the tech world, Sumon has built B2B and B2C products from inception, pioneering engineering roadmaps and sustainable processes that have propelled organizations into new realms of success. His expertise spans global cross-functional alliances, and his passion for AI is matched only by his dedication to building future-proof systems that push the boundaries of what's possible in technology.
Mitesh Jain
Regional VP for India region, AkamaiMitesh Jain is the Regional VP for India region at Akamai Technologies. In his role, he is responsible for accelerating growth of the business in India and SAARC countries. With a sales career spanning over 18+ years, Mitesh has worked with leading companies including Oracle, Micro Focus, Subex and Adobe, driving enterprise account strategies as well as helping orchestrate business transformation for organisations across industry segments. Mitesh holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and an Executive MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
Collaborators
Learn how to :
- Secure your applications everywhere, every time.
- Optimize and secure your application workloads.
- Protect against the abuse and exploitation of application vulnerabilities.
- Extend and defend the infrastructure that powers applications.
- Deliver better experiences with distributed cloud computing, by running workloads closer to users, devices, and sources of data.
- Achieve cost savings over other cloud providers.
Event details
Date: 25 September 2024
Time: 03:30 PM Onwards
Location: ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bengaluru