Anusha Vaidyanathan
About Anusha Vaidyanathan
Anusha Vaidyanathan is a Senior Director of Product Management at Versa Networks, with extensive experience in SaaS-based cloud products and subscription business models. She has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including SonicWall and Zscaler, and actively contributes to industry thought leadership and community initiatives.
Work at Versa Networks
Anusha Vaidyanathan currently serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Versa Networks, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is involved in overseeing product management initiatives and strategies, focusing on SaaS-based cloud products and subscription business models. She previously worked at Versa Networks as a Senior Product Manager from 2014 to 2016, where she contributed to the development of various product lines. Her current role is hybrid, allowing for both remote and in-office work in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Anusha has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. She worked as the Director of Product Management at SonicWall from 2020 to 2021, where she played a significant role in envisioning the SASE roadmap and managing zero-trust security product teams. Prior to that, she held the position of Director of Product Management at Silver Peak from 2016 to 2020, contributing to the company's successful acquisition by HPE. Additionally, she served as Director of Product Line Management at Zscaler from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Anusha Vaidyanathan holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli. She furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Stanford LEAD Professional Certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completed in 2023. Her expertise includes SaaS-based cloud products, subscription business models, and product security incident response.
Industry Involvement and Thought Leadership
Anusha actively engages in industry thought leadership and analyst relations, collaborating with organizations such as the Cloud Security Alliance, ONUG, and Gartner. She contributes to discussions and initiatives that shape the future of cloud security and product management. Additionally, she mentors aspiring product managers, sharing her knowledge and experience to help others transition into product management roles.
Achievements and Contributions
Anusha has played a pivotal role in significant industry milestones, including the acquisition of Silver Peak by HPE for $925 million, which marked the highest ever SD-WAN acquisition. She has authored a blog post on securing GenAI usage with Versa's GenAI Firewall, contributing to the discourse on cybersecurity and innovative product solutions. Her commitment to community involvement is reflected in her belief in 'paying it forward' through mentorship and support for others in the field.