Securonix, a cybersecurity firm, has designated Venkat Kotla as its new chief technology officer, entrusting him with the task of steering the company’s engineering department and establishing collaborations with tech entities to cater to the rising demand for their security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.
Nayaki Nayyar, CEO of Securonix, highlighted the importance of Kotla’s expertise, stating, “Venkat’s deep experience with advanced technologies, including AI, successfully expanding technology partnerships and streamlining processes across multiple stakeholders will be invaluable in driving product development that protects our customers from internal and external threats.”
Kotla, an industry veteran with 25 years of experience in enterprise software companies, recently served as the vice president and head of engineering for the Economy business unit at Atlassian. His leadership contributed to the significant growth of the Economy segment, surpassing $500 million ARR.
Moreover, Kotla’s tenure at Google for 14 years, holding senior engineering roles such as Senior Director of Engineering for Google Assistant and Google Looker, adds substantial expertise to Securonix’s team.
Securonix’s recent appointments also include Scott Sampson as chief revenue officer, tasked with scaling the company’s global sales function, and Mark Stevens as the vice president of strategic alliances to bolster growth through partnerships and alliances.
This strategic hiring aligns with the surge in business spending on SIEM, an area in which Securonix specializes. According to a Juniper Research study, spending in this field is projected to reach $6.4 billion by 2027.
