Ariful Huq

Ariful Huq is a seasoned product development leader with extensive experience in the tech industry, currently serving as Co-Founder and Head of Product at Exaforce since June 2023, focusing on enhancing Cloud Security and Operations through Data, Semantics, and AI. Previously, Ariful held the position of Head of Products at Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Cloud, where significant growth in annual recurring revenue was achieved from 0 to $5M prior to acquisition. Ariful's earlier roles include Vice President of Products at Aporeto, where leadership encompassed all facets of product delivery, and Director of Product Management at Viptela, driving strategic initiatives for cloud solutions. The career also includes impactful contributions as Senior Product Line Manager at Juniper Networks, developing innovative software-driven business models. Ariful holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Kansas.