Mani Ponniah

Mani Ponniah is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and technology leader with extensive experience in vendor management, cyber program oversight, and application security. Currently serving as Vice President of Cybersecurity and Vendor Management at Bank of the West since March 2019, Mani oversees a comprehensive vendor management program focusing on critical security controls. Previous roles include CISO/CTO at MyVitalz™, Inc., where Mani developed an integrated cybersecurity policy, and Senior Manager of Change and Configuration Management at Physicians Mutual, responsible for ensuring application security and managing operational teams. Additional experience encompasses positions in release management at First Data Corporation, as Chief Technology Officer at Malatex Solutions, and program management with DOT.Comm. Mani began a career in technology as an Applications System Analyst for the Omaha Police. Educational qualifications include a BSBA in MIS and Accounting from Midland University and a high school diploma from Methodist Boys School in Malaysia.