More Than Just a Role: How Palo Alto Networks Became My Place

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Sabine, Major Account Manager at Palo Alto Networks UAE, representing professional growth and the mission-driven culture.

Sabine Mattar

Major Account Manager

EMEA | Blog | Culture

Thursday, February 12, 2026

More Than Just a Role: How Palo Alto Networks Became My Place

Some companies you join for a role. Others you join for a mission.

There are moments in your career when things simply click. When you stop chasing what’s next and realize you’ve arrived exactly where you’re meant to be. For me, that place is Palo Alto Networks.

The Foundation: From Engineering to Impact

My career began with curiosity — long hours behind screens, a desire to understand how technology truly works, and the determination to make things better. I started as a technical engineer, hands-on and deeply focused on problem-solving.

Those years were intense. They were demanding. And at times, exhausting. But they shaped how I think, how I work, and how seriously I take responsibility. Back then, I didn’t realize it, but I was learning something far more important than technology: how to show up, consistently, even when it’s hard.

At the time, I didn’t realize that those experiences were laying the foundation for something much bigger — a career centered on impact, trust, and responsibility.

The Realization: People Change Outcomes

Over time, my perspective evolved. I realized that technology alone doesn’t change outcomes, people do. And when technology is paired with vision, partnership, and purpose, it becomes a powerful force for good. That realization is what ultimately led me to Palo Alto Networks. In 2024, I joined Palo Alto Networks as a Regional Sales Manager. From day one, it was clear that this was not an ordinary organization. The expectations were high, the pace was fast, and the ambition was unapologetic.

The Culture: Where Pressure Meets Motivation

At Palo Alto Networks, pressure exists, because what we do matters. Protecting customers, enabling secure digital transformation, and staying ahead of an ever-evolving threat landscape requires intensity and focus. Yet that pressure is balanced by motivation, trust, and a shared belief in our mission. You are surrounded by people who are driven, hungry, and deeply committed, not just to winning, but to winning the right way. In that environment, you don’t stand still. You grow.

Earning the Milestone: Promotion to Major Account Manager

One of the most powerful moments in my journey came when that culture translated into trust. After one year of relentless effort, non-sleepless nights, and standing shoulder to shoulder with our customers as they navigated complex challenges, I was promoted to Major Account Manager. This milestone is more than a title change. It is a reflection of what Palo Alto Networks stands for. Here, growth is earned. Effort is recognized. And belief in people is genuine. Palo Alto Networks believed in me, and that belief fueled my ambition even further.

An Unwavering Commitment

At the heart of everything we do is an unwavering commitment to our customers. We learn to think like our customers, to anticipate their challenges, and to partner with them through uncertainty. Their success becomes our success. Their obstacles become our responsibility.

Palo Alto Networks is a company that never stops evolving. Day after day, we challenge the status quo, raise the bar, and lead the industry forward. Others may follow the paths we create — but we are the ones who dare to go first.

The Journey Continues

Today, I can say this with clarity and pride: I cannot imagine myself anywhere else.

I am proud to be part of Palo Alto Networks. Proud of the people, the culture, the vision, and the trust placed in me. This journey has shaped me and it’s only just beginning. When passion meets purpose, you know you’ve found the right place.

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