Venkatesh Ponniah
Editor · DISC type SCVenkatesh Ponniah is a Senior Director at Cisco Security, bringing over 23 years of experience in product development, engineering leadership, and building global teams. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and BITS Pilani, he is a frequent speaker on technology topics. Colleagues describe him as dependable, action-oriented, and a strategic thinker.
He is passionate about mentorship, particularly supporting women entering the cybersecurity field. Described by peers as energetic with an "inviting and beaming smile, " he focuses on building strong professional relationships. He also shows a keen interest in literature on sales leadership and business strategy.
Beyond his corporate roles, he co-founded Qualyon Cognitive Intelligence, a startup focused on AI-powered voicebot solutions.
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