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Syam Nair

Chief Technology Officer, Zscaler

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Recent appearances

  • Syam Nair, NetApp | NetApp INSIGHT 2025

    October 14, 2025 · 📺 SiliconANGLE theCUBE

    In this NetApp INSIGHT 2025 interview from Las Vegas, theCUBE Research’s Christophe Bertrand sits down with Syam Nair, NetApp’s executive vice president and chief product officer, to unpack his customer-back vision for a data platform built for what’s next. Nair explains why he joined NetApp at the intersection of hybrid cloud adoption and AI transformation, and how a focus on “jobs to be done,” simplification and cyber resilience will guide product strategy. The discussion explores evolving buyer personas (from storage pros to app owners and data scientists), and how NetApp aims to deliver da…

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  • 2024 ZKast #29 - Syam Nair, CTO of Zscaler as he discusses the Avalor acquisition

    March 21, 2024 · 📺 Zeus Kerravala

    In this #ZKast, I talk to ‪@ZscalerInc‬ #CTO Syam Nair. We discuss the rising tide of #artificialintelligence and the recent acquisition of Avalor Security. Avalor brings a "data fabric" for security into the market-leading Zscaler #cloud. This can help companies better secure their data as they look to head down the #AI path. Check out how Zscaler is thinking about how AI can improve the #SecOps job but how it can also secure AI. To learn more about Zscaler, see: https://www.zscaler.com/ #SSE #ZTNA #ZeroTrust #cloudsecurity #CASB #SWG

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  • Adapting to curveballs, leading with an open mind: Zscaler CTO Syam Nair

    January 05, 2024 · 📺 CXO Revolutionaries

    Syam Nair had dreams of a military career but an unexpected development changed the course of his life. After establishing a career at Microsoft, he would again make a major career change, joining cloud-centric Salesforce and ultimately becoming the CTO of Zscaler. Syam’s journey has taught him the value of keeping an open mind, revisiting his preconceptions, and listening to opposing voices. These skills, which helped him overcome professional obstacles, are invaluable for his current role as the CTO for the largest inline cloud security provider on earth.

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  • ‘Planned happenstance:’ Lessons from a life in tech with Zscaler CTO Syam Nair

    October 09, 2023 · 📺 CXO Revolutionaries

    From Microsoft to Salesforce, Syam Nair’s work has left an indelible mark on the intersection of technology and business productivity. He recently joined Zscaler as CTO and EVP of Research and Development. In this episode, he relates lessons from the first 100 days on the job, the personal philosophies that guide his professional life, and what excites him most about the future of Zscaler from a technology perspective. His ability to inspire, engage, and be wholly life-enhancing is legendary among tech leaders. Cloudy With a Chance of Trust Episode 47 October 9, 2023 ★ Episode details: https…

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  • Zenith Live '23 Keynote: Securing the Enterprise with Zero Trust for All | Zscaler CTO

    July 10, 2023 · 📺 Zscaler Inc.

    Get a CTO's perspective on the realities of AI and security, how Zscaler is innovating AI-driven business insights, and how businesses can securely leverage AI and the latest Zscaler innovations to elevate their operations. See more expert insights from Zenith Live '23 on demand at https://reg.zenithlive.com/flow/zscal... #ZenithLive2023

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