Rohit Kumar

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DISC Type : cs

Executive Vice President - Cloud Managed Security at Paladion Networks

Reston, Virginia, United States

Overview

Rohit Kumar is the Executive Vice President for Cloud Managed Security at Paladion Networks, an Eviden business. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, he spearheads the AI-Driven Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services unit, focusing on solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

He has a demonstrated history of leadership, having headed Paladions Middle East business operations for over a decade and previously managing sales for Indias West region.

Under his leadership, Paladion was recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the "Managed Detection and Response Provider of the Year" in 2018.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

MDR for SMBs
His entire professional focus is on delivering affordable, AI-driven Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services specifically tailored for small and mid-sized businesses.
AI in Cybersecurity
He is a proponent of using AI and machine learning to accelerate threat detection, improve visibility, and enable faster response times across complex networks.
Proactive Threat Hunting
He emphasizes moving beyond reactive security postures by actively hunting for threats and improving response capabilities to combat new generations of cyber attacks.

Media Appearances

Rohit has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2001
Executive Vice President - Cloud Managed Security at Paladion Networks
7-1998 - 4-2001
Marketing Executive - Institutional Business at Heinz
6-1995 - 5-1996
Asst. Manager at Reliance Industries Limited
GET at Reliance Industries Limited

Education

1996 - 1998
Education details unavailable from XLRI Jamshedpur
1991 - 1995
Education details unavailable from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

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Exp : 28 Location : Reston, Virginia, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Vice President - Cloud Managed Security at Paladion Networks
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Insights For Selling To Rohit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rohit is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rohit

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rohit move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Rohit take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Rohit

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