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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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Board Member Interviews

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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Board Member Interviews

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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Board Member Interviews

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

How Kodi Connect’s exclusive, invite-only format creates deeper...

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

Chainguard
Chainguard

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

5

CISO

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

Opkalla
Opkalla

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

5

CIO

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

Noesis Corporation
Noesis Corporation

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

5

CISO

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

Red Canary
Red Canary

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

5

CISO

“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.”

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

CISO

“Really good conversations lots of great learning opportunities.”

Deepwatch
Deepwatch

"Really good conversations lots of great learning opportunities."

5

CISO

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

Expel
Expel

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

5

CISO

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

Catchpoint
Catchpoint

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

5

CISO

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

SailPoint
SailPoint

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

5

CISO

“Customer interactions were great and meaningful.”

Yubico
Yubico

"Customer interactions were great and meaningful."

5

CPO

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

Order.co
Order.co

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

5

CIO

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

Sinch
Sinch

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

5

CISO

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

BigID
BigID

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

5

CISO

“Very good event, atmosphere and connections. VALUE is good for the money.”

SpyCloud
SpyCloud

"Very good event, atmosphere and connections. VALUE is good for the money."

5

CISO

“Quality people and refreshing conversations.”

Concentric AI
Concentric AI

"Quality people and refreshing conversations."

5

CISO

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

Darktrace
Darktrace

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

5

CIO

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

Automation Anywhere
Automation Anywhere

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

5

CPO

“Great event. Worth the investment. Looking forward to the next one.”

Sievo
Sievo

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

5

CISO

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

Cyberhaven
Cyberhaven

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

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."

5

CISO

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

Hidden Layer
Hidden Layer

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

5

CIO

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

Dynatrace
Dynatrace

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

5

CISO

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

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

CIO

“Good event management. Great company to work with.”

YASH Technologies
YASH Technologies

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

5

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."

5

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

“Highly recommend Kodi - great networking event - very informative.”

Panorays
Panorays

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

5

CIO

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

Arionkonder
Arionkonder

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

5

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."

5

Very good communication. Theevent went off as planned

5.0

Great event + location. Good pace to event. Great communication, understanding and expectations of event

5.0

Loved the intimate event, good quality.I think the event was very well managed!

5.0

Second event in the last week with Kodi, I loved it again! This is meaningful and enjoyable. Keep the size small - makes it more personal

5.0

Very good communication. Theevent went off as planned

5.0

Great event + location. Good pace to event. Great communication, understanding and expectations of event

5.0

Ping Identity
Ping Identity

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

5

Arionkonder
Arionkonder

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

5

SailPoint
SailPoint

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

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

Catchpoint
Catchpoint

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

5

Expel
Expel

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

5

Opkalla
Opkalla

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

5

Red Canary
Red Canary

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

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

Sinch
Sinch

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

5

Hidden Layer
Hidden Layer

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

5

Yubico
Yubico

"Customer interactions were great and meaningful."

5

Expel
Expel

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

5

Checkmarx
Checkmarx

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

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

Sievo
Sievo

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

5

Automation Anywhere
Automation Anywhere

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

5

Chainguard
Chainguard

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

5

Brinqa
Brinqa

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

5

Darktrace
Darktrace

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

5

Panorays
Panorays

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

5

SpyCloud
SpyCloud

"Very good event, atmosphere and connections. VALUE is good for the money."

5

BigID
BigID

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

5

Deepwatch
Deepwatch

"Really good conversations lots of great learning opportunities."

5

Noesis Corporation
Noesis Corporation

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

5

Concentric AI
Concentric AI

"Quality people and refreshing conversations."

5

YASH Technologies
YASH Technologies

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

5

Dynatrace
Dynatrace

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

5

Cyberhaven
Cyberhaven

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

5

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