Exceptionally accomplished business and Product Management executive with 15+ years of experience in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, eCommerce, Software, Applications, Mobile, Business Intelligence, Internet of Things and various other High-tech industries. Highly successful track record in a variety of Business, Engineering, and Strategy leadership roles. Extensive experience of creating and launching successful and innovative cloud-based, client-based, and mobile products for Consumer, SMB and Enterprise markets.
Currently working as a Senior Director of Product Management at Akamai, which is the world's largest company for content and internet traffic delivery, and delivers around 30% of the entire global internet traffic. Previously worked as a General Manager of an Innovation group and a Director of Product Management for Symantec. At Symantec, I led Enterprise Web Security strategy, products, and teams for the company, with a special focus on launching new products for new markets. Prior to that, I spearheaded vision, strategy, and execution for a variety of security product lines for Intel/McAfee. Worked for Hewlett-Packard (HP) before joining Intel/McAfee, and led several x-functional teams on critical eCommerce initiatives for HP. MBA, MS in Computer Science.
Specialties:
Product Management & Marketing
Team Building & Mentoring
Thought Leadership & Innovation
Strategy & Roadmap Planning
Pricing, Packaging & Promotion
M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) and Integration
Sales Forecasting
Business Development
Partner and Vendor Management
Program Management
eCommerce
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Cloud Computing and Services, Datacenter Security
Cyber Security - Malware Security, Web Security, Mobile Security, Parental Controls, Cloud Scanning Technologies, Privacy and Identity Protection, Data Protection, Web Application Firewall, and DDoS Protection
Advertisement Security
Internet of Things
Senior Director of Product Management @ Leading Innovation initiatives and teams for Akamai, which is the world's largest company for content and internet traffic delivery, and delivers around 30% of the entire global internet traffic in a fast, secure, and reliable fashion. The groups I am heading at Akamai are responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution involved in building next generation cloud-based solutions for enhancing the performance and overall global experience for Mobile, Web, and the Internet of Things. From September 2015 to Present (2 months) Santa Clara, CaliforniaGeneral Manager of an Innovation Group and Director of Product Management @ As a General Manager of an Innovation group and Head of Product Management, I’m leading and mentoring a large cross-functional innovation team at Symantec that is establishing Symantec’s presence in multiple new markets. From April 2012 to August 2015 (3 years 5 months) Mountain View, CaliforniaGroup Product Manager, Consumer Security Software, Intel Security @ Spearheaded big x-functional teams on large-scale global initiatives. Led a very wide and diverse range of security product lines including Web Security, Anti-Malware, PC Theft Protection, Family Protection, and Identity Protection product lines for McAfee and Intel. From January 2009 to April 2012 (3 years 4 months) Senior Product Manager, eCommerce @ Spearheaded product management and strategy for McAfee's eCommerce & Subscription Management platform which drives 50+ global websites and 1000's of partner and customer relationships. From July 2007 to January 2009 (1 year 7 months) Senior Product Manager, Sales Center @ From November 2005 to July 2007 (1 year 9 months) Senior Program Manager, eCommerce @ From 2002 to 2005 (3 years) Lead Software Design Engineer, eCommerce @ Software Engineering Team Lead on a variety of large, cross-functional eCommerce initiatives for HP. From 2000 to 2002 (2 years) Software Design Engineer, eCommerce @ From 1999 to 2000 (1 year)
MBA @ Santa Clara University From 2004 to 2007 MS, Computer Science @ University of Toledo From 1998 to 1999 Rizwan Husain is skilled in: Product Management, Taking New Products to..., Product Marketing, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, eCommerce, SaaS, Security Software, Program Management, Thought Leadership, Team Leadership, Internet Security, E-commerce, Business Development, Pricing, Web Security, Talent Management, Computer Security, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Software Project..., Management, Strategy, CRM, Agile Project Management, Cloud Computing, Business Intelligence, Integration, Leadership, Product Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Enterprise Software, Security, Sales Process, Analytics, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Demand Generation, Sales Enablement, Product Launch, Partner Management, Business Alliances, Multi-channel Marketing, Product Lifecycle..., Professional Services, Big Data