Lumos Boosts Security Team with Three Industry Veterans

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lumos, the Unified Access Platform company, has made significant additions to its team by welcoming three prominent security industry veterans. Jim Pflaging has joined as the company’s first independent board member, while Brian Vye and Janani Nagarajan have been brought on board as Head of Sales and Head of Product Marketing, respectively.

Jim Pflaging, the founder of Cynergy Partners, brings over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley, serving as a CEO, board member, and strategic advisor. With a background in cybersecurity and a track record of advising over 100 cybersecurity companies on growth and risk management, Pflaging’s expertise will be invaluable to Lumos.

Brian Vye, a seasoned sales leader in the security and software industries, has been appointed as the Head of Sales. With nearly two decades of experience driving exponential growth and building high-performing sales teams, Vye’s appointment underscores Lumos’s commitment to expanding its sales organization and delivering exceptional results.

Janani Nagarajan, a product marketing expert with years of experience at CrowdStrike, will lead the product marketing efforts at Lumos. With a background in cybersecurity and cloud B2B technologies, Nagarajan is well-positioned to guide the company’s strategy and product evolution as Lumos continues to transform the Identity and SaaS management markets.

“The addition of Jim Pflaging, Brian Vye, and Janani Nagarajan to the Lumos team marks an exciting milestone for our company,” said Andrej Safundzic, Co-Founder and CEO of Lumos. “Their combined expertise will enhance our products, team, and customer experience, driving us towards a successful future.”

Lumos’s Unified Access Platform merges SaaS Management and Identity Management to address complex app and access challenges. By centralizing app and identity management in one platform, Lumos enables IT and Security teams to streamline operations, protect against breaches, and reduce software costs.

For more information on Lumos and current job opportunities, visit lumos.com/careers. Learn more about Lumos and its offerings at www.lumos.com.

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