Jay Chaudhry
Jay Chaudhry is an Indian-American technology entrepreneur best known as the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Zscaler, a cloud security company.
Jay Chaudhry is an Indian-American technology entrepreneur best known as the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Zscaler, a cloud security company. He has also founded several earlier technology companies, including SecureIT, CoreHarbor, CipherTrust and AirDefense. Chaudhry was born on August 26, 1958, and studied at IIT BHU Varanasi and the University of Cincinnati.
Early life and education
Chaudhry was born in 1958 and later studied engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from IIT BHU Varanasi and pursued graduate study at the University of Cincinnati. Sources also note executive education at Harvard Business School.
Career
He founded a series of technology companies, most notably Zscaler, which focuses on cloud security. Earlier ventures included SecureIT, CoreHarbor, CipherTrust and AirDefense.
Zscaler
Zscaler was founded in 2007 or 2008 and went public on March 16, 2018. It is described as a cloud security company serving enterprises.
Recognition
Chaudhry is widely profiled as one of the leading Indian-American technology entrepreneurs and a major figure in cybersecurity. Some sources also describe him as a billionaire, though estimates of net worth vary.
Key facts
- Jay Chaudhry was born on August 26, 1958, and is an Indian-American entrepreneur.
- He is the founder, chairman and CEO of Zscaler, a cloud security company.
- Before Zscaler, he founded SecureIT, CoreHarbor, CipherTrust and AirDefense.
- Zscaler became a public company on March 16, 2018.
- He studied at IIT BHU Varanasi and the University of Cincinnati.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_ChaudhrySupports: Birth date and identification as founder and CEO of Zscaler.
- The Conference Board — https://www.conference-board.org/bio/jay-chaudhrySupports: Career overview, companies founded, education, and Zscaler IPO date.
- Clay — https://www.clay.com/dossier/zscaler-ceoSupports: Zscaler leadership role and founding timeline.
- Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/meet-jay-chaudhry-indian-american-who-became-an-entrepreneur-at-the-age-of-65-now-worth-11-bn-101721195674223.htmlSupports: Public profile, Zscaler description, and wealth estimates.