Jennifer Mlakar

Business Development Executive

Austin, Texas, United States19 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in implementing Zero Trust architectures.
Proven track record in government cybersecurity.
Skilled in leadership coaching for high-performance professionals.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Business Development expert in the public sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentCybersecurityLeadership CoachingEmotional IntelligenceExecutive EngagementNetworkingSales ManagementProject ManagementTrainingSales SupportCustomer ServiceClient Relations

Other Skills

Software as a Service (SaaS)Self-confidenceCompassionBusiness Intelligence (BI)Microsoft OfficeC-LevelKey Performance IndicatorsTeamworkCommunicationSales CampaignsRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsContract NegotiationCustomer Service ManagementSales Operations

About

The Mission In an era where national security is inseparable from cybersecurity, the mission is simple: ensuring government digital infrastructure is fast, reliable, and impenetrable. I help public sector leaders implement Zero Trust architectures that don't just "check the compliance box," but actually stop sophisticated adversaries in their tracks. Why Cloudflare + Gov? Government doesn't have the luxury of downtime or data leaks. Whether it’s defending against record-breaking DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure or securing remote access for a distributed workforce, I focus on: Compliance at Scale: Navigating FedRAMP (High/Moderate), HIPAA, and CJIS requirements without sacrificing performance or user experience. Modernizing Access: Replacing legacy VPNs with seamless, identity-aware Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) frameworks. Edge Defense: Deploying WAAP (Web Application & API Protection) and WAF shielding to protect vital citizen-facing services from emerging threats. Digital Transformation: Accelerating Cloud Migration and Application Security to ensure agencies stay resilient against modern Ransomware and Bot attacks.

Experience

19 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

4 mos

Current Experience

Cloudflare

DoD Business Development

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

I help DoD & government agencies build a faster, safer, more reliable internet.

Software as a Service (SaaS)Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCybersecurity

Jennifer mlakar coaching

Leadership Coach

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Remote

As a coach, I help high-performance professionals achieve greater harmony by building confidence, embracing authenticity, and finding fulfillment. I empower my clients to overcome people-pleasing tendencies, set healthy boundaries, and create a life that aligns with their true desires. My approach is a mix of practical tools and deep inner work that brings lasting transformation.

Emotional IntelligenceSelf-confidenceCompassionBusiness Intelligence (BI)Leadership Coaching

Mission.org

Executive Engagement Liaison

Oct 2022 – Jan 2023 · 3 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · Remote

My goal is to partner with and put a spotlight on the most innovative executives in the fortune 500 and beyond.
Mission.org has a network of top-ranking podcasts with million of downloads. The executives we feature come from companies like Google, Unity, IBM, Square, Walmart, Northface, P&G, Roblox, Chick-fil-A, and Campbell Soup, and more.

Microsoft OfficeC-LevelExecutive EngagementNetworking

Cisco

Renewals Manager

Jun 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Raleigh, North Carolina

Key Performance IndicatorsProject ManagementTeamworkCommunicationSales CampaignsSales Management

Layer 8 training

Training Specialist

Mar 2015 – Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Layer8 has is the largest Citrix learning partner in the world and one of only three Citrix Learning Partners in the US with the highest level of learning partnership – Premier National CALC.

Relationship BuildingPresentation SkillsBusiness DevelopmentContract NegotiationTraining

Global knowledge training

Training Advisor

Nov 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Relationship BuildingPresentation SkillsBusiness Intelligence (BI)TrainingSales Management

Otis elevator

Service Sales Account Manager

May 2012 – Nov 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos · Wilmington, NC

Project ManagementTeamworkCustomer Service ManagementSales Management

Jackson national life

Sales Desk Coordinator

Jan 2011 – May 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

Organize events for sales desk
Coordinate training events for sales desk

TeamworkCustomer Service ManagementSales SupportCustomer Service

Digital business machines

Outside Sales Representative

Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr

Managed a sales territory. Built and maintained relationships with new and current clients.
Sold over $90,000 in products
Implemented new processes to help grow total team sales

Relationship BuildingMicrosoft OfficeSales ManagementClient Relations