Sanjay Terakanambi

Sanjay has extensive experience leading technology organizations at large companies in his 34+ year career. Over these years, he has developed a niche for transformation, specifically focusing on transforming technology and organizations. As a highly regarded strategic leader, he has been instrumental in developing technology strategies and roadmaps for several organizations that have been critical in driving business outcomes. He has led several critical strategic initiatives, coming up with innovative ideas to solve complex problems. While having a very broad technology experience, he has a very deep expertise in IT infrastructure and cyber-security. As a trusted advisor to business leaders, CIOs and CISOs, he has advised them on how they should leverage modern technology to grow the business and significantly enhance organization’s security posture. With a demonstrated track record of operational excellence, he has helped organizations improve their technology resilience, reliability and performance for critical systems. Having built high performing teams around the globe and being very proficient in various managed services offerings, he has helped organizations build effective operating models leveraging in-house, co-sourced and out-sourced resources. Over his career, he has saved organizations over $100M through automations, vendor negotiations and technology consolidations. He is an authentic and empathetic leader focused on continuous development, accountability, customer obsession and commitment. Currently, he is the CEO of Prerana Technology Strategy Consulting, Inc., and helps organizations with their technology strategy and roadmaps.

Sanjay has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in telecommunications engineering from Bangalore University, India., a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and an MBA from the University of Iowa. He is also Certified in Private Company Governance.