# Event Details - **Event Name**: SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup - Chennai - May - Hosted by Hitachi Systems - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: PLEASE NOTE: This is a SNIA event being generously hosted by a SNIA member, in this instance, Hitachi SystemsAbout this EventPLEASE NOTE: This is a SNIA event being generously hosted by a SNIA member, in this instance Hitachi Systems.Title : “Protocol Evolution (from ISCSI & FC to NVMe-0F)" by Vinoth V, Hitachi SystemsiSCSI and FC have ruled enterprise SANs for 20 years, but NVMe-oF is changing the game. This session looks at what's really being adopted across NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP, and RDMA, with practical guidance on choosing the right fabric for your workloads.Followed by SNIA Tech Talk on "Data Privacy" by Sharad SrivastavaMeetup Agenda:2.30 to 3:00 pm Welcome /Registration3:00 to 3:15 pm Welcome Address from Hitachi by TN Srinivasan3:15 to 3:30 pm SNIA Introduction by Sharad Srivastava3.30 to 4.00pm Data Privacy by Sharad Srivasatva4:00 to 4:30 pm Talk on Protocol Evolution (from ISCSI & FC to NVMe-0F) by Vinoth V, Hitachi Systems4:30 to 5:00 pm Q&A by Vinoth, Aditya and Manjeet5:00 to 5:10 pm Vote of Thanks5:10 pm onwards Hi-Tea & NetworkingSpeakers:Sharad SrivastavaSharad Srivastava has many years of tech-industry experience in Data Storage related fields. Sharad, currently focuses on the Data Privacy protection segment. Data Sanitization / destruction through its company "Certus Software". and data protection software implementation and consulting through "Trust Privacy" Solutions.In past, through "Restor" Services focused on repair and refurbishment of data storage devices (HDD & SSD), data recovery and data erasure. In 2013, Sharad setup India's first ISO certified HDD repair and refurbishment factory - ReStor. Over the years, ReStor has processed more than 1 million HDD units and serviced out-of-warranty drives for many MNC and India computer OEMs, SI and large volume sellers’ customers.In its previous assignments, Sharad had led country business for global data storage companies (Seagate & Western Digital), building the brand, creating channel and support structure at grassroots level. In the course of his highly successful career as a professional manager, he has overseen various functions like R&D, product development, sales, marketing, customer support and technical support.Sharad has Entrepreneurial drive to establish a brand from scratch to strong position in the market. His key strength is Brand Building, Business Development, Channel development at grassroots level. Sharad has the unique distinction of building the number 1 and number 2 brand of same industry in India & South East Asia through this innovative sales/marketing strategies.Sharad has received numerous accolades during various assignments for his innovative & many company / industris first initiatives which helped in growing business and customer experience. The most prestigious award being “Seagate Global Salesperson of the Year”, “Western Digital CEO recognition”.Srinivasan TN30 Years of Solid experience - Highly successful and experienced senior level business manager, Deep relationship developer, vast experience around -Direct Sales,New Business Development, People management, P&L Responsibility."Walk the talk Leadership, Ultimate motivation, Outstanding Customer Service practices and Techno-commercial Consulting skills sums up my profile"Business Skills to Consult around Technology TransformationCreating CXO connections to articulate "How IT could help redefine their Business"Skills and experience to build and run successful and profitable SBU'sSkills in building and sustaining high level relationships to drive business results right up through the board roomFocused Execution Excellence skills to complete "Vision to Action" pictureSpecialties: Follow meticulously "the exceptional Customer Service" is the key business driver for profitable business!Consulting "Aligning Business to IT"Consulting, Strategic Alliances, Business Development, Product Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Go-To-Market, Competitive Analysis, Customer Engagement, Profit center, Account Management, Man Management, Revenue Delivery, Solution selling & team buildingVinoth VA Lead Enterprise Architect with over a decade of experience specializing in the design and implementation of mission-critical datacenter infrastructures. Currently leading systems engineering initiatives at Hitachi Systems India, my work focuses on the intersection of high-availability storage architectures and business-centric data management, particularly within the highly regulated Banking and Financial Services sectors.For the past 8 years, I have been dedicated to articulating and executing advanced enterprise storage and data protection visions. My technical focus areas include: Data Resiliency & Availability.Expert in designing infrastructures, focusing on data mobility, hybrid-cloud tiering, and protocol interoperability (Fibre Channel, NVMe/FC, and NAS). and implementing robust data protection frameworks based on the 3-2-1-1-0 rule, with a specific emphasis on Cyber Resiliency and immutable storage architectures to combat evolving ransomware threats.As a TOGAF Enterprise Architecture-certified professional, I bridge the gap between low-level technical specifications and high-level enterprise frameworks. I am a strong advocate for discovery-led consulting—ensuring that infrastructure standards are not just technically sound but are fundamentally aligned with long-term data sovereignty and governance goals. I am committed to the evolution of storage networking standards and fostering a culture of technical excellence within engineering sales teams to meet the demands of the next generation of data-centric enterprises.Your registration will be guided by SNIA Rules - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/snia-india-t-e-n-storage-meetup-chennai-may-hosted-by-hitachi-systems/100001987514813309 - **Event Categories**: meetups, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-06-26T09:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Hablis - A Business Hotel In Chennal - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chennai - **state**: TN - **country**: India - **location**: Hablis - A Business Hotel In Chennal - **lat**: 13.0076343 - **long**: 80.2081675 - **full address**: Hablis - A Business Hotel In Chennal, 19 Grand Southern Trunk Road, Chennai, India ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup - Chennai - May - Hosted by Hitachi Systems - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6f45d8e0b134cf692320376bdf99b2267ff077d27d16588e481105a8f5d03346-rimg-w940-h506-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781637509 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup - Chennai - May - Hosted by Hitachi Systems being held? - **A:** SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup - Chennai - May - Hosted by Hitachi Systems takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hablis - A Business Hotel In Chennal, 19 Grand Southern Trunk Road, Chennai, India. - **Q**: Who is organizing SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup - Chennai - May - Hosted by Hitachi Systems? - **A:** SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup - Chennai - May - Hosted by Hitachi Systems is organized by SNIA India. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SNIA India T/E/N Storage Meetup - Chennai - May - Hosted by Hitachi Systems is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chennai, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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