Anand Salagundi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data architecture and management, currently serving as a Director at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since March 2023. Prior to this role, Anand held the position of Data Architecture at Verizon from May 2021 to March 2023, and served as Vice President at both BlackRock and Deutsche Bank, where responsibilities included managing Oracle and PeopleSoft administration for global HR applications and consolidating European PeopleSoft databases. Anand's career began in 1996 as a Senior Software Engineer at Q Soft Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd, and spans notable positions, including Senior Consultant at Infosys Technologies Ltd and Associate Manager at DSL Software Limited, showcasing a robust background in software development and database management.