Anjali Gugle is an accomplished thought leader in information security, data technology, and analytics disciplines, currently leading data transformation initiatives in generative AI.

As the Leader of Data and Analytics at a Cisco’s Commerce Transformation, she excels in orchestrating data strategy and infusing AI to drive impactful commerce journeys. Anjali steers engineering productivity, champions innovative synthetic data platforms powered by AI for amplified analytics and effective testing, and refines enterprise architecture with advanced generative AI-powered decision-making and knowledge systems.

Previously, as Product Security Officer and Data Strategy Leader, Anjali shaped data strategy and product security within the Customer Experience organization. With over 20 years of experience driving enterprise data transformations, crafting resilient cloud security solutions, and strengthening governance and privacy frameworks across eCommerce, networking, and wireless verticals, Anjali has significantly advanced all facets of data, including strategy, security, governance and management. Her team developed “Stellaris,” an award-winning Data Product Platform with Federated Governance, preparing systems for next-gen ethical data analytics.

Anjali holds a patent for workload scheduling based on a credit-based mechanism and has been a dynamic speaker at leading industry conferences such as RSA, ISC, and IAPP. Recognized as a CIGO and inventor, Anjali’s visionary leadership and expertise continue to inspire advancements in data and AI technologies while mentoring young graduates for a multiplier effect.