Robert Collins
About Robert Collins
Robert Collins is an Enterprise Security Architect at SentinelOne in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in technical pre-sales, information security, product management, and project management.
Current Position at SentinelOne
Robert Collins is currently employed as an Enterprise Security Architect at SentinelOne. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, he engages in ensuring the security and integrity of enterprise IT systems. His role involves designing and implementing security solutions to protect against cyber threats. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Presales System Engineer at the same company for three years, from 2021 to 2024.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
Robert Collins has amassed extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held numerous positions in leading security companies. He worked at Sophos as a Specialist Systems Engineer - Managed Threat Response/Incident Response in 2021 for 10 months and was Technical Director at Cybereason for 2 months in 2020. His previous extensive tenure at Cylance Inc. saw him as the Sales Engineering Director - APAC for three years from 2017 to 2020.
Experience in Systems Engineering and Technical Roles
Prior to his focus on cybersecurity, Robert Collins served in several technical roles. At FireMon, he was a Technical Director - ANZ from 2016 to 2017. At WatchGuard Technologies, he held the titles of Technical Director and Virtual CTO - APAC in 2016 and Senior Systems Engineer - APAC from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Senior Systems Engineer at Blue Coat Systems Inc from 2007 to 2009 and as a Security Architect at Trend Micro from 2009 to 2010.
Educational Background
Robert Collins holds a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on Technology Management from La Trobe University, which he achieved after three years of study from 2004 to 2007. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Geography from the University of Melbourne, where he studied from 1994 to 1999. His educational foundation has well-equipped him for his extensive roles in IT and cybersecurity.
Professional Certifications
Robert Collins has earned multiple industry-recognized certifications, underscoring his expertise in cybersecurity and information systems. His certifications include FireMon Solutions Expert (FMSE), Blue Coat Certified Proxy Professional (BCCPP), Trend Micro Certified Security Expert (TCSE), VMware Technical Sales Professional (VTSP, vSphere 4), and WatchGuard Certified System Professional (WCSP). Moreover, he has successfully passed the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam, further validating his skill set and proficiency in security management.