Arun Kumar
About Arun Kumar
Arun Kumar is the Director of Product Management at Trellix, where he leads the Messaging/Cloud Collaboration Security portfolio. With extensive experience in cybersecurity and product management, he has held key positions at several companies, including Intralinks, RSA, and McAfee.
Current Role at Trellix
Arun Kumar serves as the Director of Product Management at Trellix, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the product management for Trellix's Messaging and Cloud Collaboration Security portfolio. His focus is on protecting primary attack vectors through advanced threat detection and protection. Kumar's expertise in cybersecurity and cloud security significantly contributes to the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Trellix, Arun Kumar held several key positions in product management. He worked at Intralinks as Senior Manager, Product Management from 2014 to 2017. He also served as Product Management Leader for Sophos Central from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he was the Director of Product Management at McAfee for one year, from 2019 to 2020. His extensive experience in these roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of product development and market strategies.
Technical Background and Expertise
Arun Kumar has a strong technical background, having worked as a Technical Lead at RSA, The Security Division of EMC, from 2006 to 2011. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Toyota Motor Sales for one year. His technical expertise includes implementing Zero Trust Security frameworks, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, and advanced data security techniques such as encryption and data loss prevention (DLP).
Educational Qualifications
Arun Kumar holds a Full-time MBA from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, where he studied Strategy and Marketing from 2011 to 2012. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His educational background supports his roles in product management and cybersecurity.
Skills and Industry Knowledge
Arun Kumar possesses a comprehensive skill set in managing Security Service Edge (SSE) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) technologies. He has a strong background in identity and access management, including multi-factor authentication and single sign-on technologies. Additionally, he is experienced in developing go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity and cloud security products, as well as understanding Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) systems.