Paramesh Vaidyanathan is a software technologist with over three decades of experience. Based out of the Seattle area, Paramesh spent 23 years building software and leading teams at Microsoft Corporation. His experience spans platform and infrastructure software (Microsoft Windows family of products), and developer tools (Microsoft Visual Studio). With an initial focus on local area networking performance and quality, Paramesh went on to lead large engineering teams there. His stint included a five-year tenure as one of the key leaders of Microsoft’s India Development Center in Hyderabad, India. Since "retiring" from Microsoft in 2012, Paramesh has spent his time, efforts, and money working with, advising, and investing in software startups in the fields of Healthcare, Education, and Cybersecurity. He consults through his company, Yenodu LLC, which he co-founded with his wife in 2012. His current focus is on helping companies large and small, particularly in Healthcare, become more Cybersecurity aware and ready.

Paramesh has a Master’s Degree in Electrical (Computer) Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India. In his spare time, Paramesh dabbles in gardening, reading, and playing bridge. His extensive experience and dedication to advancing cybersecurity awareness and readiness have made him a respected figure in the tech industry.