About Cequence
Winner of Both the Inc. and Built In 2024 Best Workplaces Awards
Protecting Billions of API Calls Everyday
10B
daily API interactions secured
$10T
in customer assets protected
4B
user accounts safeguarded
What We Do
The Cequence Unified API Protection (UAP) solution provides runtime API visibility, security risk monitoring, and patented behavioral fingerprinting technology to consistently detect and protect against ever evolving online attacks.
Organizations that have fully embraced an API-first methodology or are just getting started, trust Cequence Security to protect their APIs and scale their business with the only solution that addresses all phases of the API protection lifecycle.
Our Leadership Team
The leadership team brings a proven track record of successfully building and bringing feature-rich products to market.
Ameya TalwalkarClose Bio
President, CEO, & Co-Founder
Ameya Talwalkar is the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Cequence Security, the leader in API security and bot management. He founded the company in 2014 with a bold vision: to protect the digital connections powering the modern world. Today, Cequence safeguards over 8 billion daily API transactions and defends more than $10 trillion in assets for Fortune and Global 500 enterprises. A veteran cybersecurity executive, Ameya previously served as Director of Engineering at Symantec, where he led the development of advanced malware prevention technologies, including behavioral and reputation-based threat detection. Under Ameya’s leadership, Cequence has been recognized as a Deloitte Fast 500 company, an Inc. Best Workplace, and a leader in GigaOm’s API Security Radar. He has driven the company’s global expansion, built high-performing teams across five countries, and personally secured flagship deals with enterprises like Saudi Aramco and JD Sports. Ameya holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai’s Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE).
Shreyans MehtaClose Bio
Chief Technology Officer and Founder
Shreyans Mehta is an innovator in network security and holds several patents in the field. Before co-founding Cequence Security, he was Architect and Technical Director at Symantec, where he led the development of one of the most advanced network security platforms and intrusion prevention technologies based on real-time packet inspection and cloud-based big data analytics. It’s responsible for detecting more than half of the billions of threats that Symantec identifies every year. Shreyans has a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.
Nikunj BansalClose Bio
Vice President, Engineering
Nikunj Bansal is the VP of Engineering at Cequence Security. As VP of Engineering, Nikunj is responsible for ensuring that design requirements are met, overseeing the consistency of user experiences, and managing a team of talented engineers. Over 25 years’ experience as a software engineer, team leader and manager he has led teams that have designed and implemented software products in various domains ranging from Banking, Security, Complex Events Processing and Big Data. Prior to joining Cequence, Nikunj held senior engineering and management roles at companies such as MapR, Informatica, Tibco and Sun Microsystems. Nikunj holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay.
Ameya TalwalkarClose Bio
President, CEO, & Co-Founder
Ameya Talwalkar is the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Cequence Security, the leader in API security and bot management. He founded the company in 2014 with a bold vision: to protect the digital connections powering the modern world. Today, Cequence safeguards over 8 billion daily API transactions and defends more than $10 trillion in assets for Fortune and Global 500 enterprises. A veteran cybersecurity executive, Ameya previously served as Director of Engineering at Symantec, where he led the development of advanced malware prevention technologies, including behavioral and reputation-based threat detection. Under Ameya’s leadership, Cequence has been recognized as a Deloitte Fast 500 company, an Inc. Best Workplace, and a leader in GigaOm’s API Security Radar. He has driven the company’s global expansion, built high-performing teams across five countries, and personally secured flagship deals with enterprises like Saudi Aramco and JD Sports. Ameya holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai’s Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE).
Shreyans MehtaClose Bio
Chief Technology Officer and Founder
Shreyans Mehta is an innovator in network security and holds several patents in the field. Before co-founding Cequence Security, he was Architect and Technical Director at Symantec, where he led the development of one of the most advanced network security platforms and intrusion prevention technologies based on real-time packet inspection and cloud-based big data analytics. It’s responsible for detecting more than half of the billions of threats that Symantec identifies every year. Shreyans has a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.
Nikunj BansalClose Bio
Vice President, Engineering
Nikunj Bansal is the VP of Engineering at Cequence Security. As VP of Engineering, Nikunj is responsible for ensuring that design requirements are met, overseeing the consistency of user experiences, and managing a team of talented engineers. Over 25 years’ experience as a software engineer, team leader and manager he has led teams that have designed and implemented software products in various domains ranging from Banking, Security, Complex Events Processing and Big Data. Prior to joining Cequence, Nikunj held senior engineering and management roles at companies such as MapR, Informatica, Tibco and Sun Microsystems. Nikunj holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay.
Randolph BarrClose Bio
Chief Information Security Officer
Randolph Barr is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, IT, and risk management. He has led the development and expansion of security programs across various industries, establishing foundational frameworks that not only address immediate threats but also scale with business growth. Randolph’s expertise has enabled organizations to achieve recognized security certifications and third-party attestations, ensuring security governance and compliance. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment within the security community, he focuses on sharing and learning from experiences to strengthen collective defenses against bad actors. Equally, Randolph emphasizes building transparency within security programs to enhance trust and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding customer interests. His strategic initiatives in offensive security and risk management have significantly reinforced security resilience. Randolph holds a CISSP certification, dual bachelor’s degrees in computer science and business administration, and has completed advanced studies in artificial intelligence (AI) at UC Berkeley.
Arun GowdaClose Bio
Vice President, Business Development
Arun Gowda is the VP of Business Development at Cequence Security and leads all partnering activities for Cequence. Arun has held leadership positions at both startups and large companies and has an extensive background in cybersecurity and strategic partnerships. Arun’s experience includes Vormetric (Thales), Check Point Software, LogLogic (Tibco), and Mesosphere (Nutanix).
Mohammad IsmailClose Bio
Vice President of Sales, EMEA
Mohammad Ismail is the Vice President of Sales for EMEA at Cequence Security. With extensive cybersecurity sales experience, particularly in the Identity and Access Management space, Mohammad previously served as the VP of Sales for META at Delinea, where he led regional sales efforts for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Based in Dubai, he oversees sales in the EMEA region and collaborates closely with the UK- and Germany-based teams. Mohammad holds both a BS and MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Nadine and their five children, as well as cooking, barbecuing, and playing football (soccer).
Randolph BarrClose Bio
Chief Information Security Officer
Randolph Barr is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, IT, and risk management. He has led the development and expansion of security programs across various industries, establishing foundational frameworks that not only address immediate threats but also scale with business growth. Randolph’s expertise has enabled organizations to achieve recognized security certifications and third-party attestations, ensuring security governance and compliance. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment within the security community, he focuses on sharing and learning from experiences to strengthen collective defenses against bad actors. Equally, Randolph emphasizes building transparency within security programs to enhance trust and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding customer interests. His strategic initiatives in offensive security and risk management have significantly reinforced security resilience. Randolph holds a CISSP certification, dual bachelor’s degrees in computer science and business administration, and has completed advanced studies in artificial intelligence (AI) at UC Berkeley.
Arun GowdaClose Bio
Vice President, Business Development
Arun Gowda is the VP of Business Development at Cequence Security and leads all partnering activities for Cequence. Arun has held leadership positions at both startups and large companies and has an extensive background in cybersecurity and strategic partnerships. Arun’s experience includes Vormetric (Thales), Check Point Software, LogLogic (Tibco), and Mesosphere (Nutanix).
Mohammad IsmailClose Bio
Vice President of Sales, EMEA
Mohammad Ismail is the Vice President of Sales for EMEA at Cequence Security. With extensive cybersecurity sales experience, particularly in the Identity and Access Management space, Mohammad previously served as the VP of Sales for META at Delinea, where he led regional sales efforts for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Based in Dubai, he oversees sales in the EMEA region and collaborates closely with the UK- and Germany-based teams. Mohammad holds both a BS and MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Nadine and their five children, as well as cooking, barbecuing, and playing football (soccer).
Subbu IyerClose Bio
Vice President, Product Management
Subbu Iyer leads the product management team at Cequence Security, providing the interface between customers, data scientists, and engineering. He works closely with customers and internal users to define the product strategy and roadmap that keeps the Cequence products at the cutting edge of API security. Before joining Cequence Security, Subbu led product management teams at Oracle, Bluebox Security and Zscaler.
Varun KohliClose Bio
Chief Marketing Officer
Varun Kohli is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Cequence. He was earlier the CMO of Feedzai, a fintech unicorn where he created a new category on #RiskOps. Before that, he was at Symantec where he led a team of 50+ marketers responsible for Global Demand, PMO and Strategic Marketing for the $2.4B Enterprise Business. Varun has held leadership positions in marketing, product management, and product development at both startups and large companies, and is on the advisory board of many startups. Both he and his work have been featured in major publications such as Daily Mail, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, MarketWatch, and USA Today. Varun has appeared in broadcast outlets such as NBC’s The Today Show, MSNBC, FOX, Kron4, ABC, and CBS. Varun has been a part of multiple successful exits - 8 out of 10 companies he has worked at were either acquired or went IPOs - Skycure (acquired by Symantec/Broadcom), IronPort Systems (acquired by Cisco), CipherTrust (acquired by Secure Computing/McAfee/Intel), ArcSight, which was acquired by HP after being the only company in the valley to go IPO in 2009. Varun earned his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside and studied marketing at the University of California, Berkeley.
Glen MaloneyClose Bio
ANZ Sales Leader
Glen Maloney is ANZ Country Manager for Cequence and is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience. Starting at Sophos, Glen has worked exclusively in the cyber industry with vendors such as Checkpoint, Extrahop and Cequence. With his work at Extrahop and Cequence, Glen has been responsible for building a brand and sales team within ANZ, delivering an average 205% achievement against target, and consistently delivering net new logos. Glen’s strengths are building longevity in his relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers. Outside of his professional career, Glen contributes strongly to his local sports community and is Allambie Jets Rugby Club president.
Subbu IyerClose Bio
Vice President, Product Management
Subbu Iyer leads the product management team at Cequence Security, providing the interface between customers, data scientists, and engineering. He works closely with customers and internal users to define the product strategy and roadmap that keeps the Cequence products at the cutting edge of API security. Before joining Cequence Security, Subbu led product management teams at Oracle, Bluebox Security and Zscaler.
Varun KohliClose Bio
Chief Marketing Officer
Varun Kohli is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Cequence. He was earlier the CMO of Feedzai, a fintech unicorn where he created a new category on #RiskOps. Before that, he was at Symantec where he led a team of 50+ marketers responsible for Global Demand, PMO and Strategic Marketing for the $2.4B Enterprise Business. Varun has held leadership positions in marketing, product management, and product development at both startups and large companies, and is on the advisory board of many startups. Both he and his work have been featured in major publications such as Daily Mail, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, MarketWatch, and USA Today. Varun has appeared in broadcast outlets such as NBC’s The Today Show, MSNBC, FOX, Kron4, ABC, and CBS. Varun has been a part of multiple successful exits - 8 out of 10 companies he has worked at were either acquired or went IPOs - Skycure (acquired by Symantec/Broadcom), IronPort Systems (acquired by Cisco), CipherTrust (acquired by Secure Computing/McAfee/Intel), ArcSight, which was acquired by HP after being the only company in the valley to go IPO in 2009. Varun earned his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside and studied marketing at the University of California, Berkeley.
Glen MaloneyClose Bio
ANZ Sales Leader
Glen Maloney is ANZ Country Manager for Cequence and is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience. Starting at Sophos, Glen has worked exclusively in the cyber industry with vendors such as Checkpoint, Extrahop and Cequence. With his work at Extrahop and Cequence, Glen has been responsible for building a brand and sales team within ANZ, delivering an average 205% achievement against target, and consistently delivering net new logos. Glen’s strengths are building longevity in his relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers. Outside of his professional career, Glen contributes strongly to his local sports community and is Allambie Jets Rugby Club president.
Shailesh MishraClose Bio
Customer Success Leader
A Founding Engineer at Cequence Security, Shailesh Mishra presently serves as its Customer Success Leader, where he holds the responsibility of ensuring successful Proof of Value (POV) engagements, as well as optimal customer satisfaction across their entire engagement with the company's products and services. With nearly two decades of industry experience and a strong engineering background, Shailesh has successfully led teams in the design and delivery of numerous security software products, focusing on technologies such as antivirus, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and encryption. Prior to his tenure at Cequence Security, Shailesh held the position of Principal Engineer at Symantec Corporation. He holds a master's degree in Computer Science from Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.
Anil PochirajuClose Bio
Vice President, Customer Success
Anil Pochiraju is the Vice President of Customer Engineering at Cequence Security, leading the teams developing seamless third-party integrations, as well as providing scalable and robust architectures that maximize the value of the Cequence platform for our customers through optimal deployment and utilization. With over 25 years of experience spanning startups and public companies, Anil has established himself as a leader in launching innovative products and expanding market presence. Before Cequence, Anil held leadership roles in systems engineering and solutions architecture at F5. Prior to F5, he held senior engineering roles at Silicon Valley companies such as Swan Labs (acquired by F5), Spirent, Caw Networks (acquired by Spirent) and Nexsi Systems. His career encompasses extensive work in networks, network and application security, and enterprise architecture across diverse industry verticals.
Gus SiefkerClose Bio
Vice President of Sales, Americas & APAC
Gus Siefker, at the helm of Cequence's Americas and Asia Pacific regions, stands as a seasoned sales leader boasting over 25 years of expertise in Enterprise sales. His track record shines with the adept establishment of robust Go-To-Market (GTM) teams for SaaS-based startups. Renowned for infusing vigor and enthusiasm, Gus diligently ensures the delivery of top-notch results, catering to the needs of both customers and his teams.
Shailesh MishraClose Bio
Customer Success Leader
A Founding Engineer at Cequence Security, Shailesh Mishra presently serves as its Customer Success Leader, where he holds the responsibility of ensuring successful Proof of Value (POV) engagements, as well as optimal customer satisfaction across their entire engagement with the company's products and services. With nearly two decades of industry experience and a strong engineering background, Shailesh has successfully led teams in the design and delivery of numerous security software products, focusing on technologies such as antivirus, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and encryption. Prior to his tenure at Cequence Security, Shailesh held the position of Principal Engineer at Symantec Corporation. He holds a master's degree in Computer Science from Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.
Anil PochirajuClose Bio
Vice President, Customer Success
Anil Pochiraju is the Vice President of Customer Engineering at Cequence Security, leading the teams developing seamless third-party integrations, as well as providing scalable and robust architectures that maximize the value of the Cequence platform for our customers through optimal deployment and utilization. With over 25 years of experience spanning startups and public companies, Anil has established himself as a leader in launching innovative products and expanding market presence. Before Cequence, Anil held leadership roles in systems engineering and solutions architecture at F5. Prior to F5, he held senior engineering roles at Silicon Valley companies such as Swan Labs (acquired by F5), Spirent, Caw Networks (acquired by Spirent) and Nexsi Systems. His career encompasses extensive work in networks, network and application security, and enterprise architecture across diverse industry verticals.
Gus SiefkerClose Bio
Vice President of Sales, Americas & APAC
Gus Siefker, at the helm of Cequence's Americas and Asia Pacific regions, stands as a seasoned sales leader boasting over 25 years of expertise in Enterprise sales. His track record shines with the adept establishment of robust Go-To-Market (GTM) teams for SaaS-based startups. Renowned for infusing vigor and enthusiasm, Gus diligently ensures the delivery of top-notch results, catering to the needs of both customers and his teams.
Wei WangClose Bio
Chief Financial Officer
Wei was the VP of Finance at Ordr, an IoT security company, where she closed the Series B and Series C financing. In addition to her responsibilities in Finance and Accounting, Wei also oversaw the Legal, HR and Sales Operations functions. Prior to Ordr, Wei was Worldwide Head of Finance for Versa Networks, an innovative SD-WAN and SASE provider. Previously, Wei was the Director of Finance and Accounting at Cohesity, Inc, where she successfully built the finance and accounting team, and contributed to the effort that propelled Cohesity to its unicorn valuation. Wei started her career with Hewlett Packard and has held financial leadership roles with Juniper Networks and Perkin Elmer.
Wei WangClose Bio
Chief Financial Officer
Wei was the VP of Finance at Ordr, an IoT security company, where she closed the Series B and Series C financing. In addition to her responsibilities in Finance and Accounting, Wei also oversaw the Legal, HR and Sales Operations functions. Prior to Ordr, Wei was Worldwide Head of Finance for Versa Networks, an innovative SD-WAN and SASE provider. Previously, Wei was the Director of Finance and Accounting at Cohesity, Inc, where she successfully built the finance and accounting team, and contributed to the effort that propelled Cohesity to its unicorn valuation. Wei started her career with Hewlett Packard and has held financial leadership roles with Juniper Networks and Perkin Elmer.
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