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I ’ ve also learned that different leadership styles are needed throughout various phases of a company ’ s growth .
and structures . In the present day , Druva is a welloiled machine . Processes are in place and my teams execute on projects and initiatives with speed and efficiency . I will run projects when needed , but more than anything else , I am there to guide them in the right direction and support them to achieve their goals .
What do you think is the current hot technology talking point ?
and innovative approach is what makes me so excited about my work everyday .
What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?
I am a big believer in the Level Five Leadership philosophy . Described by Jim Collins , these leaders are strong team players . They set the goals for their teams , support them along the way , and celebrate their wins without taking any credit . I ’ ve also learned that different leadership styles are needed throughout various phases of a company ’ s growth .
For instance , when I joined Druva six years ago , we were hard at work building out our strategy and long-term vision . This required a transformational leadership style where I led from the front and inspired others around me to innovate . As Druva matured , I took a hands-on approach to build out key processes
Cybersecurity remains one of the most pertinent topics in the industry at the moment . Ransomware attacks are occurring every few seconds , targeting infrastructure , schools and even frontline health workers . As security professionals continue to say , it ’ s not a matter of if , but when you will get attacked . Adding fuel to the fire , we ’ re also facing one of the most prominent cybersecurity skills shortages in recent history , with roughly over 3 million unfilled positions , according to ( ISC )².
In order to improve security on a global scale , we must approach it in a different way . We cannot continue to fall back on the same tactics we did 20 years ago to solve this problem . Leading security experts , white-hat hackers , and academics must come together to establish a new framework on how the industry needs to evolve for today ’ s new cloud economy and the new tactics needed to fight back from sophisticated attacks .
Once a global framework is defined , we need to be diligent about incorporating it into academic curricula so the next generation of security professionals are trained to tackle this criminal scourge .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I am an avid runner and have found that going on daily runs is one of the best ways for me to unwind . Apart from that , spending time with my family on weekends always helps me unplug .
Apart from longer vacations with the family throughout the year , I also plan ahead and take one to two days off every few months . These short breaks are a great way to recharge your batteries . It also helps me come back to work feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the next project .
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