Tim Jefferson
About Tim Jefferson
Tim Jefferson is the SVP of Software Engineering and Product Management at Barracuda in the San Francisco Bay Area, with extensive experience in sales, management, and cloud security.
Current Role at Barracuda
Tim Jefferson currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Software Engineering and Product Management at Barracuda, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he oversees the company's engineering initiatives and product management, ensuring the alignment of technology development with business strategies. His leadership has been crucial in integrating Barracuda's application security, network security, and data protection product lines.
Previous Roles at Amazon Web Services
Before his current position, Tim Jefferson worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He served as the Head of Business Development for Security and Networking within the AWS Platform for four months in 2017. Prior to that, he was the Global Ecosystem Lead for Security in the AWS Alliance and Partner Ecosystem from 2014 to 2017. During his tenure at AWS, he contributed significantly to the formation of strategic alliances and partnerships in the security domain.
Experience at Spirent Communications
Tim Jefferson has a strong background in managing complex product lines and business units at Spirent Communications. He held multiple positions over a ten-year period, including General Manager of the Converged Core Solutions Business Unit and GM of Enterprise Solutions. His responsibilities involved overseeing sales strategy and operations, particularly focusing on strategic accounts like Cisco. His roles spanned from 2001 to 2013, during which he drove key business innovations and growth initiatives.
Educational Background
Tim Jefferson has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hydrologic Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His early education includes time at Punahou School and Konawaena High School. His academic background laid the foundation for a career marked by significant contributions to the technology and security industries.
Sales and Management Experience
Tim Jefferson's career includes extensive experience in sales and general management roles. He was the Senior Vice President of Global Sales and General Manager of US Operations at Shenick Network Systems from 2013 to 2014. Tim has demonstrated a proven ability to drive business growth and innovation across various sectors, evidenced by his management roles at InternetConnect, Spirent Communications, and Shenick Network Systems.