Rohit Sawhney

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Product Leader, Cybersecurity @ Palo Alto Networks
Rohit Sawhney's Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
About Rohit Sawhney

Versatile Product Leader with experience shipping successful Consumer & Enterprise Applications, Platform Services with quantifiable results. Strong cross-functional and communication skills leading teams in geographically and culturally diverse environments. Drives Innovation and Scale with a passion for building simple experiences through collaborative Agile teams, Data Driven Decisions, and User Focus. Specialties & Strengths:SaaS & Data Security (CASB, DNS, SSE/SASE) | Platform Engineering (applied ML, Gen AI) | Product Management | Agile Development | Leadership & Team Building | Services & Customer Experience | Communication & Presentation Skills | Coaching & InfluencingPhilosophy & Approach: Create the things you wish existed; Get Things Done; If you want to go far, go Together; 2 Things you can always control - Attitude & Effort; Producer > Consumer; When your values are clear, making decisions is easier; Do Small Things with Great Love (everyday); Always be Shipping (product mgr) / Always be Selling (product owner) / Always be Listening & Learning (leader)

Rohit Sawhney's Current Company Details
Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks

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Product Leader, Cybersecurity
Rohit Sawhney Work Experience Details
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Senior Manager Of Product Management
    Palo Alto Networks Jul 2024 - Present
    Santa Clara, California, Us
    Product leader for App-ID technology & PAN-OS Lifecycle Mgmt.Leading a team of PMs focused on Security, Enhancements, Ease of Upgrade, and Simplified Onboarding across the Palo Alto Networks Platform. App-ID: A way to identify applications from Layer-7 network traffic so sanctioned apps can be allowed, tolerated apps can be controlled by function, and unsanctioned apps can be blocked. Introduced as the differentiator for NGFW, now with 85K+ customers, across NGFW, Prisma Access and SASE.
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Senior Manager Of Product Management
    Palo Alto Networks Nov 2022 - Jun 2024
    Santa Clara, California, Us
    Leading a team of Sr. PMs focused on our SaaS / Data Security solution within next-gen Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) / SASE / SSE. HIGHLIGHTS:*PM Leader with P&L responsibility of SaaS Security Inline product (ALC SKU + Bundles)-580% inc in licenses sold during tenure-275% dec in COGS-40% growth of Cloud Application catalog (ACE)*Platform focus on SaaS discovery / Shadow IT (including CASB risk scores around AppIDs as highlighted in The Forrester Wave : SSE Soln, Q1 2024). *Co Leader / Author or Unified Policy & Control across Prisma Access + NGFW enforcement (inc successful launch of Tenant Controls, a key competitive gap)*UEBA ML Behavior Threats (authored Strategy & PRD; Launched April '24 (https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/uncover-suspicious-saas-activities-with-behavior-threats/)*Innovating with co-pilots and Gen AI solutions (Precision AI launch)*Responsible for leading Strategy, Roadmap, Customer & Prospect Exec Briefings, Webinars, and Sales/SE/CE Engagements.
  • Cisco
    Group Product Manager (Core Services & Experience)
    Cisco Jul 2021 - Nov 2022
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    *Leading a team of Sr. PMs focused on multiple product areas: Reporting, Policy, Integrations/APIs*Responsible for strategy, roadmap, prioritization, and execution *PM ownership of Umbrella Dashboard (Admin, RBAC, Onboarding, Accessibility, Internationalization), across our large scale cloud security platform (5B dns requests/day). Also, driving product growth experiments (WalkMe, Intercom, Amplitude), in order to facilitate rapid prototyping for inc. Adoption, Onboarding, & Customer Sat/NPS so as to improve Retention (NRR/GRR) & Revenue (ARR) KPIs across our 25k customer base / 100M+ active users.
  • Cisco
    Group Product Manager (Dns Security)
    Cisco Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Leading a team of Sr. PMs focused on Integrations & Partnerships (SD- WAN, DDI, APIs), expanding Base & Growth (AARRR, Internationalization, Accessibility), and pushing our roadmap fwd. through product delivery + GTM strategy & execution.PM business leader responsible for accelerating DNS Security SaaS subscription business ($400M+ ARR, 100M+ Enterprise & Consumer DAUs), within Cisco's Cloud & Network Security portfolio.Active in both outbound thought leadership (Gartner MQs, Webinars, Roadmap presentations to CISOs) as well as inbound Strategic Planning delivery + execution to support C-Level Programs (QBR, OKR leadership).
  • Cisco
    Sr. Product Manager (Casb)
    Cisco Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    PM Business Lead, CASB Business. Responsible for driving strategy, roadmap, and revenue*PM Lead responsible for defining and delivering Shadow IT integration into DNS Security for visibility, compliance, and control from concept to launch. *Shipped App Discovery Product (workflow mgmt, risk analysis tool) within a year (build-measure-learn agile approach). To date, still the highest viewed report across our 100M+ user base. *Represented CASB business unit to help close largest deal (auto industry), in history (MM $$)*Influenced prospect opportunities & renewals resulting in 3 largest consecutive rev quarters *Prepared and delivered Analysts roadmap briefings & demos (Gartner MQ & Forrester Wave)*Recipient of Tech Advisory Group's "Raving Fan Award" for contributions to field initiatives
  • Cloudlock
    Punjabi Papa Consulting
    Cloudlock Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Leveraging product & program management experience, lean principles to advise and impact the creation of the "right product". Actively leading product strategy and development by driving product specs, requirements to balance the intersection of Feasibility (can we do it?), Viability (can we make $$?), and Desirability (does anyone want it?)Projects Delivered:-------------------*Cisco Cloud Security: Identify CASB market and growth opportunities *Cisco Cloud Consumption as a Service - Product owner responsible for innovating + scaling Shadow IT SaaS offering (Visibility & Compliance pillars). Facilitated internal acquisition to Cisco Cloudlock team (Sept 2016). More info found here: http://tcrn.ch/2aT1jPN
  • Stack Labs
    Advisor & Investor
    Stack Labs Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
    Cupertino, California, Us
    Stack Labs, the leading innovator in next generation connected home and building technologies, seamlessly integrates sensors and lighting controls for better living. Stack has created the world’s first responsive lighting platform that offers occupancy and ambient light sensing in addition to the comfort and safety of automated circadian lighting. Product / Strategy Advisor - helping the team to surface and validate new markets opportunities
  • Machine Zone, Inc.
    Product Leader, Platform Engineering
    Machine Zone, Inc. Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Responsible for building next Gen Real-Time distributed system to scale MZ’s needs in Gaming (#1 Top Grossing Game on iOS & Android as of Aug, 2015) and beyond. Co-authored MVP spec of next gen. real-time eventing system (SaaS / PubSub ). Led Agile dev team (Erlang focused), through iterative approach in successfully releasing ALPHA + BETA revs of product used to solve in game chat / NLP conversational analysis. Drove Roadmaps & Go-to-market planning: SDKs, API Service Provider implementation, Dev Dashboard Defined and delivered several showcase front end applications built off next gen technology. Evangelist / Presenter at numerous strategic level meetings to MZ board, exec mgmt., and co. wide all hands meetings. Initiated company-wide culture around sharing to foster open communication & innovation (Product Demo's, Brown Bags, CMU + Cornell Recruiting Event).
  • Echo
    Director Of Product Management
    Echo Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
    San Francisco Bay Area, Ca, Us
    Responsible for building products used by large brands, media companies to transform their sites into vibrant, real-time social experiences. Direct correlation to multi $MM revenue, renewable enterprise agreements.Owner of the Echo App Ecosystem (Conversations, Stream, NewsFeed, Trending, Moderation, etc..), AppServer (distribution and deployment technology), and Echo JS SDK. Driver of roadmap, product mkt, and partner development via Agile (Asana, GitHub)Notable Echo enabled experiences in production: -Commenting on Foodnetwork.com with 60k recipes, 1.5MM ratings & reviews-Trending, contextual commenting, Live Q&A, Live Streams on http://noticias.univision.com-Moderation, Analytics, Galleries across Advance Digital’s 12 local domains (300+MM streams/mo)-Echo Conversations on Nasdaq.com, WashingtonPost.com (100+MM stream/mo)Echo Cloud Services topped 85 Billion API Calls, 4 Billion Real-time Streams (http://bit.ly/1f4QqCl)
  • Glam Media
    Sr. Product Manager
    Glam Media Dec 2011 - Nov 2012
    Brisbane, California, Us
    Ning was purchased by Glam Media in December, 2011.Responsible for roadmap relating to Glam Social which allows businesses and brands to manage social communities. Delivered products to allow publishers to promote their own content as well as feature the sponsored advertising Glam delivers against it.Defined requirements and worked with Agile App Dev teams to release features to the 100M members on the Ning platform (Jira Agile, Confluence). Shipped products: Updated and Localized Welcome Emails, VIP subscription and ning.com Funnel Optimizations, Forums revamp, and Improved Invite Friends feature with API integration to Facebook, LinkedIn, and WindowsLive (http://bit.ly/MjdPBz)Defined Admin UI spec, user stories for new opensource Subscription mgmt. system
  • Ning
    Sr. Product Manager
    Ning May 2011 - Dec 2011
    Menlo Park, Ca, Us
    Ning makes it easy to build custom and powerful social websites. As a consumer offering, we reach 100M unique MAUs and are growing at more than 2,000 new social networks / month.Responsible for Partnerships, Localization, & Subscription Billing/Revenue Implemented and launched localized content + subdomains for Top int’l markets (uk.ning.com, ca.ning.com, br.ning.com, de.ning.com, fr.ning.com) resulting in a 25% increase in trials and traffic and a 10% lift in organic search traffic due to SEO within 2 months (http://bit.ly/MFnW74)Defined feature set and monthly reporting metrics to support discount pricing revenue share model with largest hosting company in Brazil (Locaweb: http://bit.ly/NrSMKZ) resulting in a lift in trials and conversions to regionDeveloped and executed an Overdue Enforcement model built into the product and billing system to capture outstanding monthly reoccurring revenue (MRR), from delinquent network creators. In less than 6 months, this resulted in $150k+ collected from 5% of accounts, 7% networks retired and purged, and overall accuracy of subscription revenue drastically improvedResponsible for leading all product translations through vendor, support for 23 languages
  • Globalenglish Corp.
    Sr. Program Manager (Product & User Experience)
    Globalenglish Corp. Sep 2006 - Aug 2010
    Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, De
    GlobalEnglish focuses on empowering individuals to work and communicate more effectively using Business English skills. Product offered as a SaaS enterprise and consumer solution (B2B and B2C). Acquired by Pearson in May 2011.Led the release of a Tier 1 English Assessment product - BELITPlusTM, built on Adobe Flash® focused on Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Grammar activities and resulting in sales of over $200,000 in the first 6 months. Drove collaborations across WW functional teams (product management, sales, corporate marketing, field enablement, support, and training), through Agile/Scrum process to define, develop, test, and pilot the product (Sharepoint, VersionOne). Established first ever Release Readiness criteria by collecting objective, measurable metrics in scorecard approach.Managed all aspects of Kids Learning Service. Delivered Online Reseller Program platform from concept to launch in 6 months (focus: China, Korea). Achieved 40% revenue and 60% learner increase over 18 months. Actively drove international partner relationships, created sales and marketing collateral, and defined analytics of key program metrics.Responsible for managing Partner Programs focused on customer insights and metric analysis such as Satmetrix adaptive conversations (Net Promoter Score), Usability Testing, Worldwide SyncDevTM , Speech Recognition proof of concept.
  • Xilinx
    Strategic Applications Manager
    Xilinx May 2006 - Sep 2006
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Led distributed team of 10 Sr. Strategic Application Engineers focused on quick turnarounds of pre and post sales design activity for Top Tier revenue generating customers such as Cisco, Nortel, EMC, and Motorola. Facilitated and prioritized daily inquiries from customers and sales to determine best opportunities for design wins and success.Initiated new online engagement process for incoming Sales requests; Created and delivered training to Field Management.
  • Xilinx, Inc.
    Business & Course Development Manager
    Xilinx, Inc. Apr 2002 - Jun 2005
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Managed Education Services P&L. Achieved revenue growth from $1M to $5M and grew paid students trained per year from 5k to 11k in 3 years.Architect and owner of Xilinx Academy, a 2 week "New Hire Boot Camp" for worldwide field, sales, and distribution partners. Training focused on building competencies to effectively sell and support the Xilinx Solution.Grew team of up to 12 course developers, instructors, and global authorized training providers. Facilitated global technical content and delivery. Led analysis and planning of education roadmap to align with company wide product and marketing launches. Partnered with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to develop collateral, sell sheets, and promotions for all new product launches to reflect Education Services offerings.Created services sell sheets & brochures highlighting benefits to the user. Actively traveled with Solution Specialists to gain customer insights into how to improve our service offering.Responsible for Alliance partnerships with Avnet, Insight, and NuHorizons to ensure a coordinated approach to campaigns and promotions (FPGA, Embedded, DSP, Signal Integrity, PCI), relating to educating our mutual customers on Xilinx technology.
  • Xilinx, Inc.
    Product Applications Manager
    Xilinx, Inc. Jul 1999 - Apr 2002
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Led team of 8 experienced product application engineers to support escalations from customers.Initiated new supportability requirements that resulted in the first ever integration between the Knowledge Database and software. Users could now access answers from our product.Cross functional liaison among customer, applications, content, design, engineering, and technical marketing on product escalations, enhancement requests, and bug resolution.
  • Xilinx, Inc.
    Customer / Product Applications Engineer
    Xilinx, Inc. Jul 1996 - Jun 1999
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Resolved FPGA customer technical issues through digital design problem solving skills and on-site customer support. Delivered internal and external training at technical conferences.

Rohit Sawhney Skills

Product Management Saas Strategy Project Management Product Marketing Cross Functional Team Leadership Program Management Enterprise Software Product Development Agile Methodologies Social Media Management Analytics Cloud Computing Mobile Devices User Experience Billing Systems Start Ups Product Launch Business Development Marketing Go To Market Strategy Strategic Partnerships Business Strategy Agile Project Management Software As A Service Leadership Strategic Planning

Rohit Sawhney Education Details

  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon University
    Electrical & Computer Engineering / Minor: Industrial Mgmt.
  • Santa Clara University
    Santa Clara University
    Organizational Leadership

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