Karan Nigam

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Job Title: Senior Director, Marketing
Company: Palo Alto Networks
Industry: Technology
Mentor Since: Fall 2018
Will Mentor: Early Career MBA, Undergraduates
Profile

Background

Job Description

Currently lead a team of senior product, partner, and growth marketing leaders for one of the fastest growing businesses (1B+A ARR) at Palo Alto Networks - SASE ( Secure Access Secure Edge) business at Palo Alto Networks. SASE combines cloud-delivered security for hybrid work environments, SD-WAN for branch transformation, and AIOps-integrated observability in a unified platform. My team partners closely with product management, engineering and sales to deliver on product innovation, thought leadership, and the pipeline/lead-gen targets for the SASE business.

Company Description

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, continually delivers innovation to enable secure digital transformation—even as the pace of change is accelerating

Employment History

I am a technology product marketer by trait with a passion for solving tough business problems. I have worked in 3 different continents and each experience has made me more optimistic about the role of technology in shaping the world around us. I have led product management, GTM and lifecycle management for hardware & software products over the years. Based on my experiences I have come to one conclusion - Products built with a sense of purpose tend to win in the long run. I have worked for some of the biggest technology companies in the world - Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Nokia and IBM. These companies have had a profound impact on personal possibilities and our view of the world.

Education

Master degree from Rutgers University, NJ Bachelor's degree from Manipal University, India

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

Career planning, Storytelling, International work experiences, Developing a personal brand

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Flexible