INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS
Commvault appoints Vikash Tulsi as Senior Sales Engineer
Data protection and management software giant Commvault has appointed Vikash Tulsi , a seasoned IT professional with more than two decades of experience in the industry , as its new Senior Sales Engineer .
Tulsi ’ s primary responsibility in his new role is to support Commvault ’ s sales efforts from a technical perspective in the Southern African Development Community , SADC region . This includes helping to identify opportunities , positioning solutions to address the customer ’ s needs and validating the solutions through demonstrations , proof-of-concepts and technical deep-dive sessions .
“ My objective is to get the customer ’ s technical sign-off , ensuring the solution is a suitable offering that addresses their requirements . This positions us to win the sales opportunity ,” he explains .
“ From a technology perspective , Commvault is focused on the historical data protection space , which is an area I am wellversed in . Additionally , they have evolved into the cyber resilience space , with a shift left approach , addressing security-related offerings ,” says Tulsi .
The key factors that drove Tulsi to pursue the opportunity at Commvault included the company operating in a very competitive space , alongside their unique market positioning .
Prior to joining Commvault , Tulsi was a Technical Pre-Sales Consultant at IBM and a Technical Account Manager for Large Enterprise at Veritas Technologies . This was preceded by various senior roles at Symantec .
Vikash Tulsi
“ I started in the IT industry many years ago , beginning as a desktop technician at Denel Kentron , now Denel Dynamics . I then progressed through various roles , including system administrator , networking and backup administration , and worked at a local distributor , Channel Data ,” he says .
He obtained a National Diploma , Ndip in Electronics from the Durban University of Technology in 1998 and completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Entrepreneurship , Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of South Africa in 2015 .
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LogRhythm | Exabeam appoints Yasser Ali as Regional Director Saudi Arabia and Gulf
LogRhythm | Exabeam , a global cybersecurity provider that delivers AI-driven security operations , has appointed Yasser Ali as its Regional Director for Saudi Arabia and Gulf Region . The strategic appointment provides dedicated , on-theground support to LogRhythm | Exabeam customers and partners across the Gulf region , including Saudi Arabia , UAE , Qatar , Bahrain , Oman , Kuwait , Iraq , and Jordan . Ali will play an instrumental role in strengthening the region ’ s cybersecurity foundation and mitigating evolving cyberthreats .
Ali brings more than 24 years of IT industry experience to the role , previously holding managerial positions at AmiViz , Intel Security , and 3Com spanning across locations including Egypt , the Saudi Arabia , and North Africa . As Regional Director for the Gulf Region , he will oversee operations , develop strategic initiatives , and deliver tailored solutions to address unique cybersecurity challenges in the Gulf .
He will apply his security information and event management , SIEM industry expertise to enable local organisations to access the most innovative security operations solutions .
“ We are thrilled to have Yasser join our team as Regional Director for the Gulf Region . His extensive understanding of the Middle East ’ s cybersecurity landscape combined with his leadership expertise will play a vital part in driving forward our commitment to the region ,” said Mazen Adnan Dohaji , Vice President and General Manager , IMETA , LogRhythm | Exabeam .
“ Yasser ’ s proven track record of driving growth and fostering local innovation will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to our team as we focus on expanding our presence to serve the evolving needs of the market .”
Yasser Ali
Within his role , Ali will provide expert guidance , enabling LogRhythm | Exabeam customers to benefit from its self-hosted LogRhythm SIEM , cloud-native New- Scale Security Operations Platform , and advanced behavioural analytics products . His knowledge of the region will help organisations leverage localised solutions that align with the unique regulatory and technological needs of the Gulf .
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