Upendra joined TIAA in 2022 as Chief Information Security Officer. In this role, he is responsible for leading information security strategy and governance, security engineering and operations, and cyber defense and monitoring efforts. With more than 25 years in the financial services industry, Upendra is a seasoned cybersecurity technology leader known for his track record of delivering large-scale transformations and developing innovative solutions to secure multi-cloud platforms and products, client-facing technologies, and customer and developer experiences.