Heather Paunet
About Heather Paunet
Heather Paunet is the Director of Products & Product Marketing, Business Development at Arista Networks and Sr Vice President of Products & Marketing at Untangle, Inc. She has over fifteen years of experience in product strategy, specializing in networking, SD-WAN, cyber security, telecommunications, and communications.
Current Roles at Arista Networks and Untangle, Inc.
Heather Paunet is currently serving as Director, Products & Product Marketing, Business Development at Arista Networks. Since 2022, she has been based in Santa Clara County, California. Additionally, she is the Senior Vice President of Products & Marketing at Untangle, Inc. in San Jose, California, a role she has held since 2018. In both positions, she focuses on leading product development and marketing strategies.
Previous Roles at Cisco Systems and Kerio Technologies
Heather Paunet has substantial experience working with Cisco Systems and Kerio Technologies. At Cisco Systems, she held multiple roles including Senior Product Manager for Cisco Collaboration Products (2011-2015), Product Manager for Unified Communications (2005-2011), and Senior Software Engineer (2003-2005). She also served as Vice President of Product & Design at Kerio Technologies from 2015 to 2018, contributing significantly to product planning and design initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Heather Paunet holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Kent. Her academic background laid the foundation for a successful career in product management and product marketing, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and market-driven strategies.
Specializations and Expertise Areas
Heather Paunet specializes in areas such as Networking, SD-WAN, Cyber Security, Telecommunications, and Communications. With over fifteen years of experience in product strategy, she has a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth. She excels at building engaging presentations and leading cross-functional teams to develop products that meet the aggressive growth goals of enterprises.
Advisory and Board Roles
Since 2016, Heather Paunet has been a member of the Advisory Board at envite, based in San Francisco, CA. In this capacity, she provides strategic insights and advice, leveraging her extensive experience in product development and marketing.