Vishal Anil (Judge)

Vishal Kumar Seshagirirao Anil is a seasoned Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where he leads the development of AI-enabled security data platforms for global enterprises. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, his expertise spans privacy, data protection, and security—building scalable platforms that support SaaS offerings in areas like compliance, data governance, and security posture management. A founding member of Microsoft Purview, Vishal was instrumental in growing the business from zero to multi-million-dollar ARR within a year of its general availability.

He has a strong background in both technical execution and strategic leadership, having shaped product roadmaps, driven go-to-market strategies, and spearheaded cross-functional collaboration. Vishal also holds multiple patents in data tagging and metadata extraction, reflecting his deep technical innovation. His educational foundation includes an MS in Computer Networking from NC State and a BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering from RV College of Engineering.