Chandan Agarwal
About Chandan Agarwal
Chandan Agarwal is the Director of Product Management at Clumio, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in product management and cybersecurity, having previously held positions at Zscaler, Cisco, and Ruckus Wireless.
Current Role at Clumio
Chandan Agarwal serves as the Director of Product Management at Clumio, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on guiding the strategic direction of Clumio's product offerings, leveraging his expertise in data protection. He transitioned from Principal Product Manager to Director of Product Management in March 2021, reflecting his growth and contributions within the organization.
Previous Experience at Zscaler
Prior to joining Clumio, Chandan Agarwal worked at Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, as a Product Manager from 2014 to 2018. During his four years at Zscaler, he was based in San Jose and contributed to the development and management of cybersecurity products, enhancing his skills in achieving product-market fit for SaaS solutions.
Educational Background
Chandan Agarwal holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel Institute of Technology in Mumbai, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Master's degree in Telecommunications from the University of Maryland, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. This educational foundation supports his expertise in product management and technology.
Career Progression and Internships
Chandan Agarwal's career began with internships that provided foundational experience in the tech industry. He worked as a Teaching Assistant Intern at Wireless Training Solutions for two months in 2011. He also completed a nine-month Engineering Internship at Spirent Communications from 2011 to 2012 in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Additionally, he served as a Technical Marketing Engineer at Ruckus Wireless from 2012 to 2014 and as a Senior Product Manager at Cisco from 2018 to 2020.
Expertise in Cybersecurity and SaaS
Chandan Agarwal has developed a strong expertise in achieving product-market fit for cybersecurity and SaaS products throughout his career. His experience across various roles in product management and engineering has equipped him with the skills necessary to contribute effectively to the strategic direction of products in the data protection domain.