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Hasan Darwish , Regional Sales Manager for Gulf at A10 Networks
wWhat would you describe as your
most memorable achievement ?
An unforgettable achievement was for me to see my name in the worldwide top performers list in terms of sales revenue of a new technology . I managed to achieve this from a relatively small region as compared to big markets like the US and Europe .
What first made you think of a career in technology ? What ’ s your career history to date ? How did you end up working at A10 Networks ?
I was in grade 8 when we had our first computer class in my school . I was fascinated by the only desktop we had in the school running on Windows 3.1 . After a couple of years , I got my first home desktop based on Windows 95 with a dial up connection . I was hooked on technology and decided to pursue a career in the field by studying Computer Science at university . While studying , I worked for a network cabling company .
In order to make sure that technology was the career path for me , I worked in various other industries in Saudi . But that just convinced me that IT was my true calling . So I joined Emirates Computers , a big system integrator in 2005 . I worked in various executive level positions at reputed companies like the Midis Group , McAfee , Bluecoat , Symantec and at the beginning of 2020 I started working with A10 Networks .
What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?
I believe the best management philosophy is to listen first and work as one team . When you listen and support each other , achieving an agreed target becomes fast and easy .
What do you think is the current hot technology talking points ?
We are living in a dynamic world . The current COVID-19 pandemic has expedited organisations ’ Digital Transformation plans . Today , applications are the main platform for communication and business .
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PEOPLE MAKE COMPANIES ! WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT A10 NETWORKS IS THE PASSION AND TEAMWORK .
Hosting , accelerating and securing these applications are emerging as today ’ s hot technology points .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I work with passion , so I don ’ t get stressed . Of course , there are challenges , but it ’ s important to stay calm , take a step back and think with a clear mind and inevitably a solution appears . www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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