Kaivan Jesung
About Kaivan Jesung
Kaivan Jesung is the Senior Director of Marketing Operations at Barracuda in Campbell, CA, with over 15 years of experience in marketing software solutions for enterprise and mid-market segments.
Current Roles at Barracuda
Kaivan Jesung currently serves as the Senior Director, Marketing Operations at Barracuda in Campbell, CA. Additionally, he holds the position of Director, Customer and Content Marketing at the same company. In these roles, Jesung oversees various aspects of marketing operations, customer engagement, and content strategy. His responsibilities include collaborating with the executive team to develop corporate and product direction messaging, and designing go-to-market strategies for Barracuda's security and storage solutions.
Professional Experience at Barracuda
Kaivan Jesung has a long history with Barracuda, contributing in multiple capacities over the years. He has worked as Director, Product Marketing Operations (2016-2017), Senior Product Marketing Manager (2014-2016), and Product Marketing Manager (2012-2014). His initial roles included Product Marketing Manager for Barracuda NG Firewall (2011-2012) and Product Manager for Barracuda SSL VPN (2011-2012). His extensive tenure at Barracuda underscores his deep expertise in marketing strategy and product management within the cybersecurity and storage sectors.
Prior Work Experience
Before joining Barracuda, Kaivan Jesung held several key positions in other companies. He was a Consultative Partner at Flipside Partners from 2008 to 2011 in Irvine, CA. Jesung also worked as a Business Analyst at Relsys International, Inc. from 2007 to 2008 in Irvine, CA. His earlier roles include Manager, Product Development at Alphalogix / BrightCom (2002-2006) in Huntington Beach, CA, Director, Product Development at Net Toaster Network (2000-2002) in Newport Beach, CA, Technical Manager at Prolong Super Lubricants (1997-2000) in Irvine, CA, and Chemist at Armor All (1994-1997) in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Education and Expertise
Kaivan Jesung obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC Irvine, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. With over 15 years of experience in marketing for software solutions targeting both enterprise and mid-market segments, Jesung specializes in creating persuasive messaging through interactive storytelling for sales teams, partner communities, and customer bases. His educational background in biology has provided him with a structured and analytical approach, enabling him to excel in various complex technical marketing roles throughout his career.
Core Skills and Professional Values
Kaivan Jesung is known for his strong focus on integrity, respect, and maintaining a good sense of humor in professional settings. His core skills include designing effective go-to-market strategies, collaborating with executive teams for corporate and product direction, and creating compelling marketing messages. Jesung's ability to blend technical knowledge with marketing expertise makes him a valuable asset in the cybersecurity and storage solutions industry.