James Gray
About James Gray
James Gray is a Client Director at Arista Networks with extensive experience in sales and client services, having previously held leadership roles at Cisco, MapR Technologies, LogRhythm, ExtraHop Networks, NETSCOUT, and Network Associates / McAfee.
Current Position at Arista Networks
James Gray currently serves as Client Director at Arista Networks in the San Francisco Bay Area. He started this role in 2023. As Client Director, Gray is responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction with Arista Networks' solutions and services.
Previous Role at Cisco
Prior to his current role, James Gray worked at Cisco in several capacities. From 2020 to 2023, he held the position of Leader - Regional Sales, where he led sales initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before this, Gray was a Client Service Executive at Cisco from 2015 to 2020, focusing on delivering service excellence and fostering client engagement.
Experience at MapR Technologies
In 2014, James Gray joined MapR Technologies as Sales Director. During his one-year tenure, he was involved in driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market footprint in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Leadership at LogRhythm
From 2012 to 2013, James Gray served as Sr. Director, North America MSSP/Channels at LogRhythm. In this role, he was responsible for managing partnerships and channel strategies across North America, contributing to the company's growth in the region.
Education
James Gray holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Southern California. He completed his studies in 1970.