Jeff Brainard
Education
Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business
TechAmerica Management Development Program for Leaders in Technology Companies, 2009-01-01 - 2010-01-01
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with Philosophy Minor 1992-01-01 - 1996-01-01Work Experience
Netskope
Current
Netskope
Fortinet
2020-01-01 - 2020-06-01
Fortinet
Symantec
2015-07-01 - 2020-01-01
Symantec
Versa Networks
2014-07-01 - 2015-07-01
Versa Networks
Blue Coat Systems acquired by Symantec
2008-04-01 - 2014-07-01
Blue Coat Systems acquired by Symantec
Socialtext
2007-03-01 - 2008-04-01
Socialtext
Reconnex
2006-06-01 - 2007-03-01
Reconnex
Mirapoint Inc
2001-09-01 - 2006-06-01
Mirapoint Inc
AirFlash
2000-06-01 - 2001-09-01
AirFlash
Sun Microsystems
1997-07-01 - 2000-06-01
Sun Microsystems
Skills
Summary
Results-oriented, start-up veteran with entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for disruptive technologies that solve real-world business problems. Broad experience in high-tech combined with strong communication skills to translate complex solutions into compelling narratives for customers, sales/partners and press/analyst audiences to drive a measurable impact. 25+ years experience in various product marketing, product management, corporate marketing, business development and sales management roles spanning enterprise and telco segments. Consistently overachieves while demonstrating unique ability to problem-solve and provide leadership as individual contributor or by building highly collaborative teams. Embraces change, approaches work with passion, loves to win and always up for a new challenge.
