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Venkatesh Ponniah is a seasoned leader in software product development and engineering, currently serving as Senior Director of Cloud Security at Cisco since 2022. With over 23 years of experience, Venkatesh has successfully managed teams and driven business values across various domains, including cloud solutions and unified communications. They have held key engineering positions at notable companies such as Seagate Technology, Mitel, and Mavenir, where they contributed significantly to revenue growth and innovation. Venkatesh co-founded Qualyon Cognitive Intelligence and is actively involved in fostering innovation through mentorship and university partnerships. They hold an Executive General Management degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, along with an MS in Software Systems and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication.