Sai Natarajan

Sai Natarajan is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in product management and engineering leadership. As Senior Director of Product Management at Cisco’s Data Center Networking organization, he leads strategic alliances and partnerships for a $4.5+ billion portfolio, driving the development of integrated solutions and go-to-market strategies with ecosystem partners to deliver impactful business outcomes. Sai has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams. He began his career in ASIC engineering, contributing to the design of advanced technologies for campus switching, data center networking, and high-end routing products. Transitioning to product management, Sai led cross-functional teams to launch multi-billion-dollar platforms like the ASR 9000 and spearheaded key initiatives, including Cisco’s Enterprise Agreement, to accelerate software revenue growth. Sai holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, a master’s degree in computer engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Outside of work, he enjoys running, following sports, and spending time with his family.