Philip Sow has built his career at the intersection of technology, security,

and leadership for more than two decades. Since beginning his IT journey

in 1999, he has dedicated over 20 years to the art and science of Pre-Sales

Engineering, helping organizations across Asia-Pacific navigate complex

security challenges and embrace digital transformation. He currently leads

the Pre-Sales Engineering team for a market-leading, U.S.-headquartered

cybersecurity company based in Singapore, overseeing South Asia, including

India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea. Under his leadership, the region has

consistently achieved outstanding results, earning him recognition through

the Critical Impact Award for four consecutive years. Before this, Philip

played a pivotal role in expanding digital risk protection solutions across

APAC, covering strategic markets such as Australia and Japan. His efforts

earned him a Global MVP Award, recognizing his influence on business

outcomes beyond the region. Earlier in his career, he led the Sales

Engineering team for South Asia at a leading data analytics company, where

his leadership and execution excellence were recognized with the APAC

Sales Engineering Manager of the Year Award.

Throughout his career, Philip’s technical expertise has spanned security

data analytics, email security, endpoint protection, and cloud security, giving

him a unique perspective on how the cybersecurity landscape has evolved

and where it is heading. He has also invested deeply in professional

development, holding globally recognized certifications such as CISSP

(since 2012), CISM (2024), and CIPP/A (2025), along with numerous

vendor and industry credentials in data protection, threat intelligence, and

cloud technologies. Beyond awards and titles, Philip is passionate about

empowering the next generation of Sales Engineers and managers. His

leadership philosophy centers on developing people, bridging cultural and

market complexities across APAC, and equipping teams to thrive amid

rapid technological change.

The APAC Sales Engineering Handbook