Pat O'connell
About Pat O'connell
Pat O'Connell is the Regional Account Director - XDR at Barracuda, with extensive experience in cybersecurity solutions and partner training.
Company
Pat O'Connell is currently employed at Barracuda, where they serve as the Regional Account Director for the XDR solution. Barracuda is a prominent company specializing in cybersecurity and data protection solutions.
Title
As the Regional Account Director - XDR at Barracuda, Pat O'Connell is responsible for managing regional accounts and driving the success of the company's Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions to strategic partners.
Education and Expertise
Pat O'Connell holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from College of the Holy Cross. Additionally, they have a comprehensive background in cybersecurity solutions, particularly with Barracuda's XDR products.
Professional Background
Pat O'Connell has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles within the Greater Boston Area. They began their career as an Intern at the Massachusetts State Senate, followed by a role as Unit Coordinator of the PACU at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. They transitioned into the tech industry with several roles at Experian Data Quality, including Sales Development Associate, e-Commerce Account Manager, and Account Manager. They then moved to Barracuda, where they have held positions as Sr Strategic Partner Manager, Account Executive, and currently, Regional Account Director - XDR.
Experience in Cybersecurity Solutions
Pat O'Connell has significant experience in training partners on Barracuda's cybersecurity solutions, particularly the XDR solution. They play a crucial role in the rollout of XDR solutions to strategic partners, collaborating cross-functionally to align requirements, integrations, and project timelines. Additionally, they provide ongoing support and strategic recommendations to enhance partners' performance with the XDR solutions.