Nikhil Rajan

CEO

Dallas, Texas, United States25 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in global channel and alliance strategy.
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity and SaaS GTM.
  • Strong experience in partner ecosystem development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in global channel strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Channel And Alliance StrategyCybersecurityGo-to-market StrategyInternational SalesSoftware As A Service (saas)Customer Engagement

Other Skills

Partner Ecosystem DevelopmentStrategic Business PlanningMarket ExpansionGTM StrategyCloud ComputingManaged ServicesPQCPKICommunications StrategyMarket AnalysisStrategic VisionPartner ProgramsSales ManagementChannel SalesCyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

Experience

Digicert

2 roles

Global VP Strategic Alliances

Promoted

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Focused on bridging the gap between current enterprise PKI needs and future quantum-safe requirements.
  • Global Systems Integrators (GSI) Enablement: Building out and operationalizing programs with GSIs to integrate advanced PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and cutting-edge PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography) practices into enterprise solutions.
  • Managed Services Strategy: Global planning and execution of comprehensive MSP and MSSP programs for PKI services, creating scalable, secure, and revenue-driving channels.
  • Strategic Alliances: Forging key technology partnerships to enhance our platform's ecosystem and deliver integrated digital trust solutions to the market.
Global Channel and Alliance StrategyPartner Ecosystem DevelopmentStrategic Business PlanningMarket ExpansionGTM StrategyCybersecurity+4

Sr. Director Strategic Global Channels (Vercara Cybersecurity Inc)

Sep 2022Sep 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Strategic GTM Redefinition: Established a unified global GTM strategy, aligning channel operations with Vercara’s corporate growth objectives and expanding solution portfolio.
  • Channel Revitalization: Rebuilt the entire Channel Organization and operational framework to enhance scalability and execution.
  • Core Partner Focus: Re-focused efforts to empower existing partners in key areas: DNS and Cyber Security (WAF, EDR/XDR, DDoS).
  • Global Expansion: Drove strategic recruitment of net-new global partners, accelerating market reach and supporting Vercara’s worldwide mission.
  • My focus was on building a high-performance channel ecosystem, powered by a clear GTM framework, to drive significant global growth.
International SalesCommunications StrategyMarket AnalysisSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Strategic VisionPartner Programs+6

Akamai technologies

4 roles

Sr. Strategic Partner Account Manager

Jan 2019Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

International SalesMarket AnalysisStrategic VisionPartner ProgramsSales ManagementGo-to-Market Strategy+1

Sr. Strategic Alliance Manager

Promoted

Feb 2017Nov 2022 · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Responsible for…
  • Jointly developing and executing territory plan for key regions.
  • Building and maintaining mutually agreed upon business plans with key partners.
  • Identifying and recruiting new partners in the Enterprise space for Akamai.
  • Increase revenue streams via technical and sales motion integrations within the Partners’
  • ecosystems.
  • Evangelizing Akamai solutions at industry events, partners, prospects and customers.
International SalesCommunications StrategyMarket AnalysisSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Strategic VisionPartner Programs+4

Sr. Global Partner Enablement Manager

Jul 2015Feb 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

Software as a Service (SaaS)Partner ProgramsCustomer EngagementGo-to-Market StrategyChannel Sales

Sr. Solutions (Pre-Sales) Engineer

Jul 2013Jun 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

Software as a Service (SaaS)Partner ProgramsCustomer Engagement

Acme packet

2 roles

Sr. Sales Engineer

Promoted

Mar 2012Jun 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Tier 2/3 Service Provider Market
Software as a Service (SaaS)Customer Engagement

Corporate Systems Engineer

Oct 2010Feb 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

Software as a Service (SaaS)Customer Engagement

Empirix

2 roles

Services Consultant

Promoted

Nov 2008Oct 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

Software as a Service (SaaS)

QA Team Lead

Jun 2005Nov 2008 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Interoperability lab

Network Engineer

Nov 2000Jun 2005 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Education

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2000Jan 2004

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