Richard Darnielle
About Richard Darnielle
Richard Darnielle serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Airgap Networks Inc., where he leads marketing initiatives for cybersecurity solutions. He has extensive experience in product marketing and management, having previously held senior roles at F5 Networks, Alkira Inc., Cisco Systems, and others.
Work at Airgap Networks
Richard Darnielle serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Airgap Networks Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads marketing initiatives for a cybersecurity company that focuses on agentless segmentation and Zero Trust network solutions. Airgap Networks is supported by notable investors, including Cervin Ventures and Storm Ventures. Darnielle is instrumental in promoting the company's patented solutions, which do not require agents, APIs, or significant hardware changes.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Management
Before joining Airgap Networks, Richard Darnielle held several significant positions in marketing and management. He worked at F5 Networks as Vice President of Product Marketing from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he was the Head of Digital Marketing at Alkira Inc. from 2019 to 2022. His extensive experience also includes a 14-year tenure at Cisco Systems as Director of Product Management and Marketing, and a role as Senior Manager of Program Management at Space Systems Loral and Hughes Space and Communications.
Education and Expertise
Richard Darnielle holds a Master of Science in Global Technology Management from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, completing his studies from 1980 to 1985. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technology and management, which supports his roles in marketing and product management within the tech industry.
Contributions to Cybersecurity Solutions
In his current role at Airgap Networks, Richard Darnielle contributes to the development of automated incident response solutions for IT, OT, and IoT environments. His work is focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures through innovative technologies, particularly those that facilitate agentless segmentation. Darnielle's efforts are part of a broader initiative to improve security protocols in various technological environments.