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Anil Nair

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Vice President Of Engineering at Cisco
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Anil Nair serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Cisco, steering product engineering for network and web security. An alumnus of Santa Clara University (MBA), he is deeply involved in shaping strategy around AI, cybersecurity, and resilient infrastructure. He is also a key figure in driving Ciscos technology innovation in India.

Outside of his primary role, Anil is passionate about mentoring and guiding startups through Ciscos Launchpad program. He is also an avid photographer in his personal time, showcasing a blend of technical leadership and creative interests.

He is an executive sponsor for Ciscos Connected Disabilities Awareness Network, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and accessibility within the tech industry.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Vice President Of Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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AI Security
Frequently speaks on the growing security risks targeting AI models and the critical need to build secure, reliable AI systems for enterprise adoption.
Resilient Infrastructure
Advocates for building robust network infrastructure capable of withstanding the scale and sophistication of modern cybersecurity threats.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Vice President Of Engineering
Cisco
1-2000 - 1-2020
Sr. Director, Engineering
Cisco
11-1997 - 1-2000
Software Engineer
Telcordia Technologies
1994 - 1997
Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
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Education
2005 - 2009
MBA
Santa Clara University
1990 - 1994
B.Tech
National Institute of Technology Calicut
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