Viswanath Sashank Jajala
Viswanath Sashank Jajala is an Indian senior technology leader, internationally published author, and leadership coach based in Secunderabad. He has over 20 years of global experience in IT, cybersecurity, SAP, and digital transformation across various industries.
Education
Viswanath Sashank Jajala completed an Executive Program in Leadership in AI from IIM Vishakapatnam. He holds a PGDM from WeSchool and an Executive Masters in Business Administration from XIBMS. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Cyber Laws from the Asian School of Cyber Law and completed an Executive Program in Compliance Management from ISB. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Application from Osmania University.
Career
Viswanath Sashank Jajala is passionate about how technology can reshape business performance, strengthen resilience, and unlock new value through augmenting AI amid evolving cyber threats. His expertise lies at the intersection of digital innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and operational excellence across domains and industries.
With over 20 years of global experience, he has led end-to-end transformations in IT, cybersecurity, SAP, and digital solutions. His work includes driving cybersecurity strategies to protect mission-critical operations, leading SAP implementations and GRC programs across geographies, conducting complex risk assessments and compliance initiatives, enabling digital product testing, automation, and data-driven decision-making, and building high-performance teams that deliver at scale.
His leadership philosophy blends strategic vision with pragmatic, hands-on execution. He believes in empowering people, simplifying complexity, and using technology as a catalyst for sustainable, measurable business outcomes.
Achievements
Viswanath Sashank Jajala is the internationally published author of the book "Leadership After Success: When stability becomes a Risk." He has been honoured with several awards including the Indian Icon Award for Best Debut Author, the Indian Literature Award 2026 from the Indian Literature & Arts Society, the “Ecosystem & Strategic Technology Partnership Leaders” award at the CIO Tech Leadership Conference, and an Honorary D. Litt.
Key Skills
His key skills include Cybersecurity Risk Management, GCC Operating Models, Digital Transformation, SAP Implementation & GRC, FinOps, IT Strategy & Governance, Team Leadership, and Operational Excellence.