Praniti Lakhwara

CIO at Zscaler

Praniti Lakhwara is a highly accomplished Information Technology leader with a proven track record of leveraging resources to meet diverse business demands and deliver cutting-edge technical solutions. As the Chief Information Officer at Zscaler, Praniti is responsible for leading the company's IT solutions, driving global strategy, and creating a secure, robust infrastructure. With a strong background in global IT strategy development, cloud-based technologies, and program management, she has successfully led top-performing teams in completing global implementations. Praniti's expertise extends to enterprise applications, including ERP, CRM, and HRIS, where she has dramatically improved organizational efficiency and profitability.

Recognized for her leadership, she has been awarded Bay Area CIO of the Year and has a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Arizona State University. Praniti's strategic vision and execution-focused approach have contributed to the success of organizations like Zscaler, Conga, Nimble Storage, Guidewire, and Invisalign.

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