Darrin Coulson
About Darrin Coulson
Darrin Coulson serves as the Senior Vice President of Field Operations at ExtraHop, where he has been since 2024. He has extensive experience in enterprise sales and cybersecurity, having held various advisory and leadership roles at companies such as Symantec, ExtraHop, and Mira Security.
Current Role at AlertFusion Limited
Darrin Coulson serves as an Advisor at AlertFusion Limited, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves providing strategic guidance and insights to enhance the company's operations and market positioning. He has accumulated three years of experience in this advisory capacity, contributing to the organization's growth and development.
Experience at ExtraHop
Darrin Coulson currently holds the position of Senior Vice President Field Operations at ExtraHop, a role he began in 2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Sales GTM Advisor for two months in 2024 and as a GTM Consultant and Advisor for five months in 2022. His ongoing involvement with ExtraHop reflects his expertise in enterprise solution sales and operational strategies.
Background in Cybersecurity and Sales
Darrin Coulson has a significant background in cybersecurity, having served as VP Enterprise Sales - Japan at Symantec from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as SVP WW SEs, Channels, Alliances, Enablement at Symantec in 2019 for eight months. His expertise encompasses encryption, secure technology solutions, and federal business development, showcasing his ability to navigate complex sales environments.
Educational Background
Darrin Coulson studied at the US Navy from 1984 to 1989, where he gained foundational skills that have contributed to his professional development. He also attended Elizabeth Forward High School, which provided him with early educational experiences that shaped his career trajectory.
Previous Roles and Industry Experience
Darrin Coulson has held various significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Symantec for six years as VP Emerging Markets from 2013 to 2019 and at Netronome as Sr. Dir Business Dev - Enterprise Security Products from 2010 to 2013. He also served as an Advisor at Perception Point from 2020 to 2021 and currently works as a Strategic Advisor at Mira Security since 2020. His diverse roles highlight his extensive experience in enterprise security and technology solutions.