Daniel Cole Email & Phone Number

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Gb

As Sophos's Senior Vice President of Product Management, I have driven significant growth and transformation within the NSCG (Network and Content Security Group) business unit. Under my leadership, the unit has seen a remarkable turnaround and now contributes over half of the entire portfolio. Key achievements include:-Turnaround Billings Growth: Achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 20%, with 28 consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.-Customer Expansion: Increased the install base at a CAGR of over 40%.-Product Portfolio Optimization: Restructured product packaging and portfolio offerings to optimize for a hardware and subscription ARR model.-New Product Launches: Successfully launched over 18 variations of new products and strategic software releases.-Leadership and Mentorship: Led a team of 20+ PMs, PMMs, and UX Researchers, setting the strategic direction for next-generation cybersecurity products.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Gb

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Gb

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

As the Director of Products and Solutions at Fortinet, lead high-impact product initiatives and drive substantial business growth in the Enterprise Firewalls division. Key achievements include:-Strategic Leadership: Directed product strategy and marketing efforts for Fortinet's Enterprise Firewall products, which comprised over 80% of the company's revenue.-Revenue Growth: Achieved 30%+ quarter-over-quarter growth, contributing to over $1B in revenue.-Team Management: Led a team of PMs, PMMs, and Campaign Managers to develop and execute impactful go-to-market plans.-Stakeholder Engagement: Ensured alignment of product direction and messaging with executive initiatives, working closely with web, channel, and sales management.-Industry Influence: Served as the primary speaker for executive briefings on cybersecurity, product strategy, and roadmap discussions, effectively communicating Fortinet's strategy to analysts and the press.

Milpitas, Ca, Us

The Global Product Line Manager role showcased my ability to drive substantial growth and innovation in enterprise security solutions while effectively leading and mentoring teams. I led the growth and development of the Enterprise portfolio through:-Accelerated Growth: Achieved 96% year-over-year revenue growth for the Enterprise NGFW product line, significantly enhancing market position.-Innovative Product Development: Spearheaded the development of SDN/Virtual security solutions, established a 3rd party ecosystem, and integrated cross-platform capabilities.-Strategic Leadership: Directed product strategy and managed the Dell SonicWALL SuperMassive NGFW series, driving major enterprise security initiatives.-Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborated with enterprise field teams, customers, engineering, and sales leaders to exceed revenue targets and ensure cohesive product strategies.-Influential Mentorship: Led business and product development initiatives, crafted strategic and tactical roadmaps, and mentored team members, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and alignment.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

The Regional Product Manager role demonstrated my ability to drive revenue, lead strategic initiatives, and effectively advocate for customer-driven product improvements by:-Revenue Driver: Successfully drove over 60% of product line revenue by enabling the regional sales team across major quarterly pipeline activities, including critical "save" deals.-Strategic Leadership: Led department roadmap strategy and executive briefings with technical and C-level audiences.-Customer Advocacy: Initiated a Field Advisory Board to prioritize customer-driven initiatives using data-driven insights, win/loss information, and competitive intelligence.-Revenue Expansion: Defined go-to-market strategies in partnership with Product Line Management and Engineering to expand revenue opportunities.-Industry Expertise: Recognized as a subject matter expert in business development, design, architecture, and product operation; awarded the HP "Excellence in Competitiveness."

Milpitas, Ca, Us

My extensive tenure and experience gained at Dell SonicWALL laid a strong foundation in product development, market strategy, and technical excellence in cybersecurity. I held multiple roles across the organization, helping me to grow my skills in: -Drove Technical Innovation: Led firewall performance and security penetration testing, providing critical insights that directly influenced product development and competitive positioning.-Expanded Sales Reach: Established and optimized pre and post-sales processes for Asia Pacific and Latin American accounts, significantly increasing sales and securing critical partner retention.Enhanced Product Strategy: Architected and designed IT, sales, and engineering solutions, driving product innovation through in-depth technology analysis and strategic recommendations for R&D and M&A.-Increased Scope and Responsibility: Progressively grew in responsibility, managing complex technical projects and collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and engineering to develop impactful sales collateral and technical analyses.-Fostered Customer and Partner Relations: Led early release/beta product deployment into multimillion-dollar POC opportunities, strengthening customer and partner relationships through hands-on engagement and support.

Milpitas, Ca, Us

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At Mistletoe Technologies, I honed my leadership in product development, market strategy, and strategic account management. Key contributions include:-Led Product Development: Directed collaboration with Engineering to define technical features and functional specifications, ensuring alignment with market needs.-Enhanced Market Understanding: Refined corporate understanding of customer needs, competitive landscape, and technology trends, driving informed product decisions.-Drove Product Validation: Coordinated alpha and beta programs, GTM strategies, and customer visits to validate product hypotheses and ensure market fit.-Managed Strategic Accounts: Served as a primary account manager for major clients like Cisco, Juniper, NTT, and Softbank, securing critical partnerships.-Achieved Business Growth: Secured and implemented the first design win with Japan Telecom, leading to a $200k initial order and opening new market opportunities.