Sruthi Kannan

Sruthi Kannan is an accomplished Engineering Leader at Cisco since 2011, with a diverse background in security, AI operations, telemetry, and threat detection. In addition, Sruthi has held various leadership roles, including Business Development Leader in the Digital Transformation Office, focusing on revenue growth and strategic sales initiatives. As Business Operations Leader and Head of Cisco for Startups, Sruthi has nurtured entrepreneurship and innovation through startup partnerships. Sruthi's previous experience includes roles as Customer Success Manager and Product Program Manager, showcasing expertise in product development and client relations. Apart from industry roles, Sruthi serves on several advisory committees, including the National Startup Council and the Government of India's Expert Advisory Committee. Sruthi's educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, along with degrees from Stanford University and The Wharton School, complementing a strong foundation in Computer Science and Psychology.