Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora’s Epic Reply To Social Media User's 'Not Trained Engineer' Remark

Nikesh Arora, the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has become the talk of the town after his interaction with an X user, who thought the Indian-American was “not a trained engineer”. The comment suggested Arora wasn’t qualified for the top position.

It all began when a user reacted to a comment about Arora’s calibre as the leader of the California-based cybersecurity company. The original post commended Arora’s performance, pointing out that the company’s stock had risen fivefold since he assumed the position of CEO.

In response to the post, the user mentioned that while Nikesh Arora may not be a “trained engineer,” he has all the experience, knowledge and connections across the technology sphere for it to work, which equals success.

Arora, known for his intelligence and engaging character, replied with some humour and wisdom. He replied to the post, “Lol and he actually happens to be a trained engineer from IT-BHU (IIT-Varanasi).

It did not take Arora long to deliver a witty comment that immediately gained acceptance among users on social media. Most applauded him because he dealt with negative comments with humility and humour.

One user commented saying, “LOL mic drop.”

Another user said, “Nikesh, I just hope they don’t ask for a degree now.”

Meanwhile, this user went on to highlight, “All these big schools attract people who have already demonstrated expertise, have discipline, rigour, and commitment. So irrespective of whether they make it to these schools or not, they have a high probability of making big in life. Of course, the schools enhance them and add great value.”

“And has a bit of a sense of humour as well. Think that can go in the CV”, read a comment.

He became Palo Alto Networks’ CEO and Chairman in 2018. Located in Santa Clara, California, the firm is an international cybersecurity enterprise. The platform’s main offering is a powerful firewall together with cloud-based services that expand its functionality to incorporate additional security features.

Arora, according to Global Indian, graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, located in Varanasi. His degrees from Boston College and Northeastern University, as well as his MBA, further enhanced his academic record.