Rohini Kasturi
Rohini Kasturi, a Software as a Service (SaaS) industry visionary, is known for his exceptional leadership and innovative strategies. As a C-Suite executive and board member, he has significantly influenced several public, private, and venture-backed companies. His expertise in security, observability, SaaS platform ecosystems, data analytics, generative AI, and autonomous solutions has been pivotal in setting new industry standards.
At SolarWinds, a leading IT management software provider, he serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Personally selected by the CEO, he has been instrumental in guiding the company's transition to a SaaS model, resulting in notable increases in bookings, subscription rates, renewals, and EBITDA.
Before SolarWinds, he made significant contributions as Pulse Secure's Chief Product and Development Officer. There, he doubled the bookings for the Zero-Trust Security Portfolio and played a vital role in the company's acquisition by Ivanti. His tenure as the VP/GM of Cloud and Data Management BU at Veritas Technologies was marked by the launch of the industry's first multi-cloud data and information management SaaS platform. He is also the founder of Avni.io, a cloud virtualization technology firm later acquired by Veritas.
He is renowned for his strategic and financial prowess, especially in scaling SaaS businesses, leading successful acquisitions, and steering significant organizational changes. His empathetic and results-focused leadership style has made him an active board member, advisor, and leader in various cyber-tech committees. His innovative work in the SaaS sector has earned him numerous awards and over 20 patents.
Under his leadership, SolarWinds transitioned from a traditional licensing model to a subscription-first approach, enhancing the company's market positioning. He has managed the customer journey adeptly, implementing product-led growth strategies to boost user engagement and understanding. His efforts also led to the substantial growth of the Thwack developer community.
He proactively engages with boards, refining product strategies to align with market demands and trends, fostering continuous growth and improvement. Working closely with go-to-market teams, he has accelerated sales, improved customer satisfaction, and increased Net Promoter Scores.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, he has complemented his technical expertise with executive education at Stanford and Harvard. He is also pursuing certification with the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Kasturi's career is a testament to his ability to drive growth, inspire innovation, and lead businesses toward profitability, solidifying his status as a respected leader in the SaaS industry.
