With a career spanning over 25 years in the heart of Silicon Valley, I have become a recognized leader in transforming security and networking architecture to meet the demands of today’s dynamic digital landscape. My expertise lies in SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Zero Trust—two pillars crucial for modern enterprise security.
As a prolific speaker and product demonstrator, I’ve engaged live audiences across 63+ countries, sharing insights that drive innovation and action. Teaching is another passion of mine; I’ve had the privilege of lecturing on cybersecurity at ESADE’s International Business School and guest lecturing at numerous universities globally, influencing the next generation of cyber leaders.
Before joining Netskope, I served as Chief Evangelist at Riverbed, where I played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a small start-up of fewer than ten employees into a global market leader in WAN optimization, with more than 3,000 employees and over $1 billion in annual revenue.
My journey into cybersecurity began as a teenager in the 1980s, running a popular Bulletin Board System (BBS) from my parent’s living room and developing my first security tool to thwart hackers. This early fascination with protecting digital environments laid the foundation for what would become a lifelong mission: to secure the digital world.