Rohini Kasturi has established himself as a luminary in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, renowned for his dynamic leadership and innovative acumen. As a seasoned C-Suite executive and a respected board member, he has significantly influenced many public, private, and venture-backed companies. His expertise spans security, observability, SaaS platform ecosystems, data analytics, generative AI, and autonomous solutions, setting new benchmarks in the tech sector.
At SolarWinds, a leader in IT management software, he has played a transformative role as the Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Recruited by the CEO, his strategic leadership has been pivotal in transitioning the company to a SaaS-oriented model, leading to substantial growth in bookings, subscription rates, renewals, and EBITDA.
Before his tenure at SolarWinds, he was Pulse Secure's Chief Product and Development Officer. He doubled the bookings for the Zero-Trust Security Portfolio and was instrumental in the company's acquisition by Ivanti. His role as VP/GM of Cloud and Data Management BU at Veritas Technologies further highlights his strategic foresight, where he launched the industry's first multi-cloud data and information management SaaS platform. Additionally, he founded Avni.io, a cloud virtualization technology firm, which Veritas Technologies later acquired.
He is known for his strategic and financial expertise in scaling SaaS businesses, overseeing successful acquisitions, and steering significant organizational transformations. His empathetic and results-driven leadership style has earned him roles as an active board member, advisor, and leader in various cyber-tech committees. His contributions to the SaaS industry have been recognized with awards and over 20 patents.