Jane Sheehan 🇺🇸
About Jane Sheehan 🇺🇸
Jane Sheehan is an Account Development Strategist at AppViewX, with a background in business development and nonprofit fundraising. She advocates for strategic automation in cybersecurity and emphasizes mental health awareness within the industry.
Work at AppViewX
Jane Sheehan has been employed at AppViewX as an Account Development Strategist since 2023. Her role focuses on developing strategic accounts and enhancing client relationships within the cybersecurity domain. She operates from Palo Alto, California, and has been instrumental in advocating for the use of strategic automation to streamline processes, particularly in certificate management and machine identities.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity and Business Development
Before joining AppViewX, Jane Sheehan worked at Gong as a Business Development Representative (Enterprise) in 2021 for five months. She also held multiple positions at GitHub from 2018 to 2019, including Inbound SDR (Enterprise) and Outbound SDR (SMB), where she contributed to sales strategies and client engagement in the technology sector.
Career Transition and Holistic Wellness Coaching
Jane transitioned from a career in nonprofit fundraising management to holistic wellness coaching before entering the cybersecurity field. She worked at Public Outreach Fundraising in various roles, including Fundraising Manager, Development Supervisor, and Assistant Campaign Manager from 2009 to 2015. This diverse background informs her approach to mental health challenges within the cybersecurity industry.
Education and Certifications
Jane Sheehan studied Marketing Communications at Simmons University from 2006 to 2009. She also completed courses at Landmark, achieving Forum and Advanced Course certifications from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she obtained ICF Certified Health Coach and ICF Certified Life Coach credentials from the Health Coach Institute in 2019-2020. Currently, she is pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification to further her expertise in cybersecurity.
Advocacy for Mental Health in Cybersecurity
Jane emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health challenges in the cybersecurity industry. She references studies that highlight issues such as depression, anxiety, and burnout among cyber practitioners. Her advocacy aims to promote a healthier work environment and better support systems for professionals in the field.