Pragati is the Head of developer relations for Asia Pacific, Japan and Australia at Twilio, COO - ISSA India Chapter, Chair – Women in Cyber Security India Chapter, author of the book "Android Application Security Essentials” and the winner of 2014 Zinnov Thought Leadership award. In her 20-year career, Pragati has had the privilege to work with Motorola, PayPal, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft and Twilio. She has held leadership roles in technology, evangelism, strategy, innovation, global program management, and product marketing. She is an active and well-respected member of the startup ecosystem and advisor to 2 startups.. She was a founding member of Mo’blast a technology company in US and then founded ViryaDewDrops Autism Foundation, a venture focusing on individuals with autism. Pragati is a passionate advocate of bringing people, technology and processes together. She has a never quenching thirst for technologies and processes that simplifies life and brings a positive impact on peoples’ lives. She believes that people, both customers and employees, are the life and blood of an organization. Keeping them happy, satisfied and engaged is the key to building great products and great organizations. Pragati works with academia all over the world in different capacities and volunteers at Swapaksh - a school for kids of migrant worker living in slum areas. She is a recognized and much sought-after speaker at international technology events. Pragati has a dual Masters in computer science - one from Banasthali Vidhyapith (Gold medal at university level) and the other from San Jose State University. Pragati spent thirteen years in California before relocating to Bangalore. Reading, organizing, and spending time with family and friends keeps her life spiced up. Her inspiration is her mom and dad.

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