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Industry Magnates Premier: Interview with Sandeep Kothari, Engineering Manager at Acquia, with FaceTime with Leaders - A WDC Initiative

We are honored to premiere the "Industry Magnates" with our esteemed guest, Sandeep Kothari. Explore leadership philosophy, ideas, and best practices that have propelled them in their professional and personal lives.

Brief about Sandeep Kothari :
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Sandeep Kothari stands out as a technology leader who seamlessly bridges deep technical expertise with strategic, board-level thinking. With over 18 years of experience across software engineering, cloud architecture and cross-functional team leadership, he has built scalable systems, driven innovation and fostered trust across industries—from e-commerce to AI-enabled HR solutions. As Engineering Manager at Acquia, Sandeep exemplifies people-centric leadership by aligning teams with organisational goals through mentorship, structured development and operational excellence. His previous roles, including Technical Manager at CeX Webuy, highlight his strengths in DevOps, AWS, and infrastructure automation, where he enhanced system stability, scalability and performance. Earlier contributions at AKG Technologies, Hostway Solutions, Rediff India, Infinite Computing Systems and Iksula Services underline his consistent focus on product innovation, data-driven development and early adoption of emerging technologies like NoSQL, AI and big data analytics.

A lifelong learner, Sandeep complements his hands-on expertise with academic credentials in Artificial Intelligence (University of Texas at Austin), Data Science (Deakin University) and Cybersecurity (IIT Kanpur), along with executive training from IIM Lucknow. His belief that innovation must coexist with operational delivery has helped him cultivate agile, high-performing teams that thrive on calculated experimentation. With his blend of governance insight, cybersecurity awareness and technical depth, Sandeep is uniquely positioned for board-level roles where technology, risk and strategy converge. His proven ability to drive growth, mentor talent and deliver transformative solutions makes him a valuable asset for organisations seeking resilient, future-ready digital leadership.

Watch Exclusive Interview where our esteemed guest shares views on:
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Mr Kothari's early career journey and motivations
04:36 Mr Kothari's approach to aligning tech with business needs
07:33 Mr Kothari's early drive to exploring emerging tech
11:05 Mr Kothari's lessons on risk-taking through innovation
13:54 Mr Kothari's vision for future boardroom leadership
16:01 Mr Kothari's on governance in tech leadership
18:42 Mr Kothari's journey with Directors' Institute

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