Pendo Welcomes Saurabh Sodani as Chief Development Officer to Boost AI Advancement

Pendo Appoints Saurabh Sodani as Chief Development Officer

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities and scaling product innovation, Pendo has announced the appointment of Saurabh Sodani as its inaugural Chief Development Officer (CDO). The company, recognized as the world's first software experience management platform, is set to embark on a transformative journey under Sodani's leadership.

Leadership Experience and Vision

Saurabh Sodani comes to Pendo with an impressive background of over 20 years in leading engineering teams and spearheading technology transformations at a considerable scale. His most recent position was as Chief Technology Officer at Salesloft, where he was instrumental in refining the company’s AI strategy, leading to significant progress in development speed, code quality, and system architecture. His earlier career phases were spent building expertise in renowned companies such as Oracle, Yahoo, and Datalogix.

Todd Olson, CEO and co-founder of Pendo, expressed enthusiasm about Sodani’s appointment, noting, "Saurabh is an exceptional product and engineering leader. His extensive experience in distributed systems and AI will be invaluable as we work to accelerate innovation for our customers."

Accelerating AI Development

In his new role, Sodani will oversee the global engineering teams, including offices in Raleigh, the U.K., and Israel. He is poised to fortify Pendo's already robust engineering framework and enhance its AI endeavors. One of his key priorities will be to implement a mission-driven team structure, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes flexible, pluggable architectures. This approach will enable the seamless adoption of emerging AI protocols while maintaining the integrity of core systems.

Sodani highlighted Pendo's readiness to harness AI possibilities, stating, "Pendo has built a uniquely strong foundation for AI. It’s about turning data into actionable insights that develop the software experiences driving substantial business outcomes for our customers."

The Future of Pendo

Sodani’s vision will align with Pendo's mission to improve software experiences globally, currently aiding hundreds of organizations to deliver enhanced software experiences to 900 million users every month. His strategic input is expected to accelerate product growth and better serve Pendo's diverse clientele.

Pendo’s integrated Software Experience Management (SXM) platform provides businesses with the tools to analyze and act upon software performance seamlessly across applications—be it SaaS, AI, or agentic software. As Pendo navigates this new phase, the company anticipates significant advancements in how software issues are addressed and transformed into opportunities for growth and improvement.

Building a Sustainable Future

With Saurabh Sodani at the helm of development, Pendo is set to not only innovate but also adapt to the ever-evolving tech landscape. Sodani’s expertise in engineering leadership and AI technology is likely to yield positive transformations, fostering an environment where innovation can thrive.

For more details on Pendo’s initiatives and technology transformations, visit Pendo’s website.