Mr. Shete’s work focuses on creating state-of-the art enterprise and consumer applications used by the global customers every day. His role in Zscaler’s “New Initiatives” Product Design team has revolutionized a $170+ billion industry while securing 40+ million daily users with a highly design-centric approach to problem solving and software development. He has led an end-to-end product design and created amazing experiences across multiple products that have delighted thousands of customers around the world. The products he designs and launches help keep businesses and consumers secure through cutting edge design patterns and intuitive user interfaces. A notable example is his AI/ML powered Data Security design, which earned a feature in “The Wall Street Journal”.

Mr. Shete’s educational background is as diverse as his skills. With a bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from the prestigious College of Engineering Pune (Today’s CoEP Tech) and a master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Indiana University Bloomington, he seamlessly integrates design research with practical applications. This unique blend has led to numerous US and India patent filings, several research publications, and peer reviewing as well as speaking engagements at top conferences.

Being a critical asset at his workplace – Zscaler has seen his impact being instrumental for many large enterprises in securing their digital landscapes. Beyond professional realms, Mr. Shete dedicates himself to coaching and mentoring over 50 designers worldwide, exemplifying his commitment to community growth.

In an era where cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and product design are paramount, Mr. Shete’s outstanding contributions help organizations to scale new heights which makes him among the small percentage of professionals rising to the peak & in receiving the highly coveted International Achievers Award.