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Quick 5 Interview: Gopala Gudapati, SAP Cybersecurity Manager at Celanese

Gopala Gudapati is the SAP Cyber Security Manager at Celanese, specializing in SAP cybersecurity, enterprise security, and IT infrastructure protection. A cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of IT experience, he secures complex SAP systems in the chemical and oil & gas industries, ensuring strong enterprise risk management and operational resilience.

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Quick 5 Interview: Milan Patel, Senior Product Manager - IAM Security at Broadcom

Milan Patel is the Senior Product Manager – IAM Security at Broadcom, specializing in identity and access management (IAM), cloud security, and enterprise security. An experienced IT and cybersecurity leader, he focuses on delivering secure IAM solutions that strengthen enterprise identity protection and support digital transformation at scale.

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Quick 5 Interview: Sanjoy Sakar, SVP, Director - Application Development & Support at First Citizens Bank

Sanjoy Sarkar is the Senior Vice President and Director of Robotics & Digital Automation at First Citizens Bank, specializing in AI, automation, cloud computing, and digital transformation. A technology executive and digital transformation leader, he drives enterprise AI and automation strategies that improve efficiency, scalability, and business performance.

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Quick 5 Interview: Marcus Clark, Director of Digital Transformation at Novolex.

Marcus F. Clark is the Director of Digital Transformation at Novolex, specializing in digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy, and technology leadership. A seasoned IT executive and digital transformation leader, Marcus drives innovative, scalable solutions that align technology with business goals across complex organizations.

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Quick 5 Interview: Gopala Gudapati, SAP Cybersecurity Manager at Celanese

Gopala Gudapati is the SAP Cyber Security Manager at Celanese, specializing in SAP cybersecurity, enterprise security, and IT infrastructure protection. A cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of IT experience, he secures complex SAP systems in the chemical and oil & gas industries, ensuring strong enterprise risk management and operational resilience.

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Quick 5 Interview: Milan Patel, Senior Product Manager - IAM Security at Broadcom

Milan Patel is the Senior Product Manager – IAM Security at Broadcom, specializing in identity and access management (IAM), cloud security, and enterprise security. An experienced IT and cybersecurity leader, he focuses on delivering secure IAM solutions that strengthen enterprise identity protection and support digital transformation at scale.

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Board Member Interviews

Quick 5 Interview: Sanjoy Sakar, SVP, Director - Application Development & Support at First Citizens Bank

Sanjoy Sarkar is the Senior Vice President and Director of Robotics & Digital Automation at First Citizens Bank, specializing in AI, automation, cloud computing, and digital transformation. A technology executive and digital transformation leader, he drives enterprise AI and automation strategies that improve efficiency, scalability, and business performance.

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Quick 5 Interview: Marcus Clark, Director of Digital Transformation at Novolex.

Marcus F. Clark is the Director of Digital Transformation at Novolex, specializing in digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy, and technology leadership. A seasoned IT executive and digital transformation leader, Marcus drives innovative, scalable solutions that align technology with business goals across complex organizations.

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Cybersecurity Insights

The State of Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership in 2025

Short summary about evolving threats, AI adoption, Zero Trust priorities

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IT Leadership

How CIOs Build Modern, High-Performance IT Teams

Summary on leadership, modernization, and infrastructure strategy

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Event Recaps

Executive Roundtable Recap: Threat Intelligence & SOC Automation

Key takeaways from a recent CISO roundtable and discussion point

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Procurement

Board Insights: Interview with Bradley Thomas (NBCUniversal)

Expert perspective on enterprise security strategy and modern threats

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Board Member Interviews

How Kodi Connect Helps Sponsors Reach CIO & CISO Leaders

Explains sponsor successes and engagement outcomes.

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Data & Analytics

Leadership Forum Recap: The Future of Enterprise Automation

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Concentric AI
Concentric AI

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CISO

“A very efficient way to meet about 24 relevant prospects in 2 hours.”

Hidden Layer
Hidden Layer

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CISO

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Checkmarx
Checkmarx

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CISO

“Really good conversations lots of great learning opportunities.”

Deepwatch
Deepwatch

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CISO

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Red Canary
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CISO

“Kodi provided a safe, exclusive and engaging event that allowed me to develop strong and meaningful relationships.”

Expel
Expel

"Kodi provided a safe, exclusive and engaging event that allowed me to develop strong and meaningful relationships."

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CISO

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Darktrace
Darktrace

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CISO

“The event is unique in its format. I appreciate the undivided attention, unlike a tradeshow.”

Ping Identity
Ping Identity

"The event is unique in its format. I appreciate the undivided attention, unlike a tradeshow."

5

CISO

“Very efficient use of time and resources to get exposure to large companies and contacts.”

Brinqa
Brinqa

"Very efficient use of time and resources to get exposure to large companies and contacts."

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CISO

“Kodi Connect is a forum where vendors and potential customers can have relaxed conversations.”

Checkmarx
Checkmarx

"Kodi Connect is a forum where vendors and potential customers can have relaxed conversations."

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5.0

Opkalla
Opkalla

"Kodi Connect allows us to vet folks that we don't get to interact with all the time!"

5

SpyCloud
SpyCloud

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5

Arionkonder
Arionkonder

"The Kodi team is organized, responsive and put on a great event."

5

Deepwatch
Deepwatch

"Really good conversations lots of great learning opportunities."

5

Expel
Expel

"Kodi provided a safe, exclusive and engaging event that allowed me to develop strong and meaningful relationships."

5

Checkmarx
Checkmarx

"Kodi Connect is a forum where vendors and potential customers can have relaxed conversations."

5

Automation Anywhere
Automation Anywhere

"Kodi brought together a incredibly diverse group across functions/industries. The conversations that resulted were because of that."

5

Dynatrace
Dynatrace

"Great. Meaningful conversations that helped me as a solution engineer to improve my messaging."

5

Chainguard
Chainguard

"Great way to meet key folks and understand their top of mind security initatives."

5

SailPoint
SailPoint

"Recommend, tons of very prominent companies that enjoy the event."

5

BigID
BigID

"The setting was nice and relaxed which led to nice communication and interactions with the clients."

5

Brinqa
Brinqa

"Very efficient use of time and resources to get exposure to large companies and contacts."

5

Sinch
Sinch

"Bringing leaders together to collaborate & help close the gaps in tech/cybersecurity concerns."

5

Panorays
Panorays

"Highly recommend Kodi - great networking event - very informative."

5

Concentric AI
Concentric AI

"Quality people and refreshing conversations."

5

Yubico
Yubico

"Customer interactions were great and meaningful."

5

Cyberhaven
Cyberhaven

"Kodi Connect provided an event that felt valuable for our offering and relevant to the attendees and sponsors alike."

5

Checkmarx
Checkmarx

"Kodi events are a great place to network and meet local CISOs in your area. The atmosphere is always inviting and relaxed."

5

Darktrace
Darktrace

"Kodi Connect is great to work with. Clear communication and host great events."

5

Catchpoint
Catchpoint

"We've tried multiple events this year, Kodi's format produced by far the best sales opportunity for us!"

5

YASH Technologies
YASH Technologies

"Good event management. Great company to work with."

5

Expel
Expel

"The event was a great opportunity to speak with leaders in the community."

5

Red Canary
Red Canary

"Kodi Connect - an event for IT professionals without a doubt."

5

Noesis Corporation
Noesis Corporation

"Great event for networking in the IT space and a great format for idea sharing."

5

Brinqa
Brinqa

"Fantastic way to meet potential clients in a realistic manner. The 10 minutes goes fast, but its plenty of time to understand a potential fit."

5

Ping Identity
Ping Identity

"The event is unique in its format. I appreciate the undivided attention, unlike a tradeshow."

5

Hidden Layer
Hidden Layer

"A very efficient way to meet about 24 relevant prospects in 2 hours."

5

Order.co
Order.co

"First time experiencing this format, I think very effective, really great to have such targeted convos w/willing buyers."

5

Sievo
Sievo

"Great event. Worth the investment. Looking forward to the next one."

5

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