Desh Goonawardena
About Desh Goonawardena
Desh Goonawardena is a Territory Development Representative at Varonis, specializing in data security and threat detection.
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Desh Goonawardena is currently serving as a Territory Development Representative at Varonis.
Current Role at Varonis
Desh Goonawardena has been working as a Territory Development Representative at Varonis, based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he specializes in helping organizations manage and protect sensitive data from insider threats. Desh utilizes the Varonis Data Security Platform to enhance SIEM and Office 365 alerts, thereby ensuring faster threat detection and response. Additionally, he offers insights on managing remote user traffic through DNS, VPN, Proxy, Teams, and Office 365 to address various security challenges.
Previous Role as Commercial Officer
Before joining Varonis, Desh Goonawardena worked at The Business Transformation Network (The BTN) as a Commercial Officer. He held this position in 2020 for 9 months, where he was involved in various commercial activities aimed at transforming business operations.
Business Development at Paradise Vacations & Sports Travel
Desh Goonawardena had an extensive career at Paradise Vacations & Sports Travel in London. He served as the Business Development Lead from 2016 to 2020, focusing on driving business growth. Before that, he worked as an Account Manager from 2012 to 2016, managing client relationships. He initially joined the company as an Office Manager/Marketing from 2011 to 2012.
Early Career in Sales and E-commerce
Desh Goonawardena started his career as a Sales Assistant at Milano Knightsbridge, where he worked from 2009 to 2011. He then moved on to SOUND EVO PERFORMANCE LTD as an Ecommerce Manager for 5 months in 2008. These roles provided him with foundational experience in sales and ecommerce management.
Education and Expertise
Desh Goonawardena completed his A Levels at Abbey College from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, he studied at John Lyon School, earning his High School diploma from 2002 to 2008. He has developed expertise in managing and protecting sensitive data, particularly in utilizing platforms like Varonis for enhanced security measures.