Ray Siirila
About Ray Siirila
Ray Siirila is a Systems Engineer at Barracuda in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over a decade of experience at the company.
Current Position and Responsibilities
Ray Siirila currently holds the position of Systems Engineer at Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA) in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been with the company for over a decade, starting in February 2012. In his role, Ray supports regional account managers on technical issues related to Barracuda products. He assists customers in performing proof of concept evaluations of Barracuda Networks product solutions. Additionally, Ray plays a crucial role in facilitating the sales process by coordinating and providing pre-qualification of leads, including detailed needs analysis, product overviews, and potential solution fits.
Past Professional Experience
Before joining Barracuda, Ray Siirila amassed significant experience in account management roles. From 2008 to 2011, he worked as an International Account Executive at UPS in the San Francisco Bay Area, handling international accounts and executing various service strategies. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Account Executive at DHL from 2004 to 2008, also in the San Francisco Bay Area. His tenure at these organizations provided him with extensive experience in client management and logistics.
Educational Background
Ray Siirila attended San Jose State University, where he studied International Business. He earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree after six years of dedicated study from 1995 to 2001. This educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in systems engineering and account management.
Role in Product Development
In his role at Barracuda, Ray Siirila provides crucial feedback to the Product Management team regarding product strengths and weaknesses. This feedback helps in refining and enhancing Barracuda's product offerings, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the market and customers. His insights are instrumental in shaping the product development lifecycle and improving overall product performance.