Anu Mani

Senior Director of Software Engineering

Akamai

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Speaker Bio

Anu has been in the technology industry for over 25 years.  She has played many roles in the software space – as an engineer, product manager, program manager and as head of professional services to understand and implement customer needs.  She has contributed to innovations in eCommerce products and Cloud technologies.

She is currently a Senior Director at Akamai technologies contributing to cybersecurity, compliance, engineering productivity and enabling engineers to deliver safe, secure and high quality products to customers.

Anu holds a master’s degrees in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, India.

Fun Fact: She enjoys painting and has written a few children’s books with illustrations.

Speaker Sessions

11:40am
Workshop

Enhancing Engineer Productivity And Driving Innovation

60 mins
  • Track - Workshop
  • Premium Ticket Holders Only
  • Software Development
  • Anu Mani

    Senior Director of Software Engineering

    Akamai

In this hands-on session, we will look at software engineering evolution and how to integrate engineers’ productivity as a Mission Critical Goal in our organization strategy. We will collaborate on challenges, ideas, and solutions that I am hoping all of us can take back with us to enhance our engineers and drive innovation at our organization.

The Why: Our engineers are the core of our organization and nurturing them in various areas is key to our business. While “Productivity” is a common terminology measuring Engineer Productivity is not straightforward. And how do we enhance something that cannot be measured? Join us in this hands-on session to find answers and share yours.

Key Takeaways:

  • Integrating engineering productivity into your organization’s strategy
  • Breaking down Software Development Life Cycle to understand and nurture various engineering roles
  • We are not alone – get insight into common challenges and how others are approaching these challenges

This session is for…

  • Engineering leaders and related roles
  • HR leaders and related roles
  • Strategy and Operations leaders
11:40am
Networking

Career Advice Hub

60 mins
  • Track - Networking
  • Career Development
  • Networking
  • Rutuja Joshi

    Director of Software Engineering

    Oracle

  • Anu Mani

    Senior Director of Software Engineering

    Akamai

  • Rach SebellShavit PCC

    Certified Leadership Development Coach

Book your 1-2-1 appointment with our speakers at the Career Advice Hub to get direct advice on your personal and professional development that’s specific to you and your challenges. The Career Advice Hub will allow you to meet 1-2-1 with industry experts who are making themselves available across the day to offer valuable career advice and tips! Each meeting will run for a maximum of 15 minutes and will operate on a first come first serve basis.

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1:50pm
Networking

Personal Branding Hub

60 mins
  • Track - Networking
  • Career Development
  • Networking
  • Anu Mani

    Senior Director of Software Engineering

    Akamai

  • Enna Jimenez

    IDEMIA Connect Business Lead

    IDEMIA

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