Architecting the Future of Software Data

Executive Dinner

March 11, 2025 - San Francisco, CA

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Visionaries

Anand Thangaraju
Anand Thangaraju

CISO

Cyber Security Industry

About Me

Anand Thangaraju is a seasoned CISO and go-to-market (GTM) leader with deep experience across both the buyer and seller sides of cybersecurity. He has held security roles at leading organizations including Cognizant, JPMorgan Chase, EY, Silicon Valley Bank, and Zelle. Anand is also an active investor, advisor, and evangelist within the cybersecurity and venture capital ecosystem, partnering closely with early-stage founders to drive GTM strategy, category creation, and demand generation. As an angel investor and startup advisor, he focuses on enterprise AI, SaaS, fintech, and cybersecurity innovation. Anand is a frequent speaker and a trusted voice in the CISO community, holding multiple industry certifications and contributing to boards and networks that shape the future of cybersecurity leadership.

Dinesh Lakshmanan IPSY
DineshKumar Lakshmanan

Sr Director of Engineering

IPSY

About Me

DineshKumar Lakshmanan is Senior Director of Engineering at IPSY, leading the Core Services Engineering organization and overseeing mission-critical platforms including subscription management, commerce infrastructure, inventory, personalization, and ERP integrations. He drives technology transformation, platform modernization, and global team growth across onshore, nearshore, and offshore models. Dinesh has led high-impact initiatives such as the seamless integration of BoxyCharm and a company-wide operational efficiency program, achieving $2M+ in cloud cost savings through Kubernetes, serverless infrastructure, and auto-scaling strategies. Previously at PayPal, he scaled the global payments platform to support 120M+ daily transactions and implemented enterprise-wide data governance and architectural standardization. Known for architecting scalable, high-volume platforms and building high-performing engineering teams, Dinesh aligns technology strategy with business objectives, drives operational excellence, and delivers measurable ROI while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and resilience.

Agenda

All times Pacific Time

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Architecting the Future of Software Data

Join us for an exclusive dinner exploring the transformative power of data in software development. What's at stake? Software companies are grappling with building scalable SaaS applications, managing complex data pipelines, ensuring data security and compliance, and accelerating development cycles. How can you effectively harness data to build innovative products, improve performance, and gain a competitive edge? Our discussions will:

  • Explore emerging software data trends and their impact on application development and deployment.
  • Uncover key challenges in building data-driven software strategies, from scaling to security.
  • Debate critical choices around data architecture, AI integration, and technology adoption.

Leave with actionable insights on building a robust software data foundation, leveraging AI for enhanced applications, ensuring data security, and navigating the multi-cloud world. Space is limited. Register your interest today.


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