Ash Devata
About Ash Devata
Ash Devata is the CEO of GreyNoise Intelligence, having assumed the role in 2024 after a notable career in product management and marketing at companies like Cisco and Duo Security. He holds an MBA from the University of New Hampshire and a BE in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Andhra University.
Current Role at GreyNoise Intelligence
Ash Devata serves as the CEO of GreyNoise Intelligence, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the company's strategic direction and operations, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity solutions. His leadership aims to strengthen GreyNoise's position in the threat intelligence market.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Ash Devata has extensive experience at Cisco, where he worked in various leadership roles. He served as Sr. Director and Head of Products for Duo and Zero Trust from 2018 to 2021. Following this, he was Vice President and General Manager of Zero Trust and Duo from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Cisco included building a world-class product organization after joining through the acquisition of Duo.
Educational Background
Ash Devata holds an MBA from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied Marketing and International Business Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Andhra University. Additionally, he studied Business Management and Negotiation at Harvard University.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Ash Devata has held various positions in product management and marketing. He worked at Duo Security as Vice President of Products from 2015 to 2018 and as Director of Product from 2014 to 2015. His earlier roles include positions at RSA, EMC, and Village Software, Inc., where he contributed to product development and marketing strategies.
Early Career and Other Roles
Ash Devata began his career as a Photojournalist at Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd in 2002. He later transitioned to technical roles, including a position as a Technical Disaster Recovery Consultant at PC Connection. His diverse background includes significant experience in product marketing and management across various technology companies.