Amani Turminini

From New Hire to Next-Level: A Visionary CEO's Perspective on the Future of Tech What an incredible first few weeks to my journey at Palo Alto Networks! My new hire training at the Santa Clara HQ was capped off with a truly inspiring moment: meeting our Chairman and CEO, Nikesh Arora. 🤯 It’s one thing to read about an industry titan, but to hear from him directly is an entirely different experience. Nikesh isn't just leading one of the world's most valuable cybersecurity companies; he's a genuine visionary who is actively defining the industry standards for what security, AI, and business strategy should look like. Key Takeaways from a Tech Trailblazer: Meeting a leader with such an impressive background—from Google to SoftBank and now transforming PANW into a platform-first security leader—reinforces the scale of the company’s ambition. Here are my top three takeaways: 1. The Platform is the Future: Nikesh's emphasis on a platform approach to cybersecurity is a masterclass in strategic foresight. In a world with an explosion of threats and point-solutions, he argues for consolidation and integration to deliver better, more comprehensive security outcomes. It's a fundamental shift from complexity to clarity. 2. Precision AI Over General AI: In security, you can't afford to be wrong. His focus on "Precision AI"—AI models trained on massive, proprietary data sets to achieve near-perfect accuracy—shows a commitment to delivering security that truly works, not just AI for the sake of it. This focus on reliable innovation is a defining industry benchmark. 3. The North Star Vision: A great leader doesn't just manage; they set an audacious "North Star." Nikesh Arora's leadership is about having a clear, consistent, and unifying vision that allows the entire organization to move with speed and conviction, embracing change as a catalyst for growth. A Shout-Out to the PANW Culture 🛡️ I am genuinely grateful to Palo Alto Networks for the intense focus on employee training, development, and upskilling right from day one. It proves that the investment in our people is just as crucial as the investment in technology. I am excited to apply these leadership lessons as I grow my career here. It was also an amazing experience to connect with colleagues from all over the world and uplift each other through the process of shared learnings. What are the most impactful takeaways you’ve had from meeting a C-suite executive? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #PaloAltoNetworks #Cybersecurity #NikeshArora #TechLeadership #Visionary #CareerDevelopment Monique Larmer Alex White Harsh Malkan Prasad Upadhyay Nguyen Quoc Tuan Bernadette Nacario Dinar Syilla Vincent Tan

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What an absolute whirlwind and an incredible week at Cisco Live in San Diego! Seeing so many of you eager to dive deep into network observability, security, and performance was truly inspiring. We heard repeatedly about the challenges organizations face in gaining full visibility into their network traffic, identifying anomalies, and optimizing their infrastructure. Here are a few of my key takeaways from the show: -Visibility is critical (and still a major pain point): it's clearer now more than ever that comprehensive network visibility isn't just a buzzword; it's a critical need. Many attendees shared their struggles with fragmented data and blind spots, underscoring the demand for solutions that unify network data, providing insights into all connections. -Security & anomaly detection remain top of mind: the relentless threat landscape means that proactive security and rapid anomaly detection are non-negotiable. Conversations frequently revolved around how to leverage network telemetry to detect threats faster and more efficiently. -The power of practical application: the most impactful discussions surrounded practical applications – how technology solves real-world problems. This is where ElastiFlow really shone, demonstrating how easily our solution transforms raw network traffic into actionable insights. Don’t just see everything, understand it and leverage it to make data-driven decisions. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, shared your challenges, and learned how ElastiFlow can help. It was a pleasure connecting with so many passionate network professionals, and the feedback we received was invaluable. If we didn't get a chance to connect, or if you have follow-up questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! Let's continue the conversation about how ElastiFlow can bring clarity and control to your network. Until next time Cisco Live! #ElastiFlow #NetworkObservability #NetworkSecurity #FlowData #CiscoLive #SanDiego #NetworkMonitoring

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Palo Alto Networks is scaling fast, and they’re doing it with sales execution and data integrity moving in lockstep thanks to ZoomInfo. 🤝 From the sales floor to their data foundation, Palo Alto Networks relies on ZoomInfo to power smarter prospecting, clearer segmentation, and scalable GTM operations. The results? ✔️Increased sales productivity ✔️Greater operational efficiency ✔️Faster account cleanup at scale Watch this video and read the full story to learn more: https://bit.ly/4rXvVS5

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