Brad Towers
About Brad Towers
Brad Towers serves as the Vice President of Global Solutions Architecture at BlueCat, where he has worked since 2021. With a robust background in security architecture and technical sales, he has held various leadership roles in prominent technology companies across the United States and Europe.
Work at BlueCat
Brad Towers serves as the Vice President of Global Solutions Architecture at BlueCat, a role he has held since 2021. Based in the London Area, United Kingdom, he has contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in solutions architecture for three years. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of technical solutions that align with client needs and business objectives.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining BlueCat, Brad Towers held several significant positions in the technology and security sectors. He worked as the Director of Sales Engineering for Northern Europe at Forcepoint from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was the Director of EMEA PreSales at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where he focused on security solutions from 2012 to 2018. His earlier roles include PreSales Manager at IBM/BigFix, Inc. and various positions at Symantec, including Area Director for Systems Engineers.
Education and Expertise
Brad Towers earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Information Systems Security from the University of Phoenix, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. He also studied at the University of Maine - Augusta from 1987 to 1992. His technical expertise encompasses security architecture, log management, and SIEM best practices, along with a focus on information protection and policy development.
Professional Development Advocacy
Brad Towers advocates for continuous professional skills development training. He emphasizes the importance of ongoing education to support both individual and team technical growth. His approach aims to enhance the capabilities of technical teams, ensuring they remain competitive and effective in a rapidly evolving industry.
Relationship Building and Commercial Focus
Brad Towers has extensive experience in building strong working relationships with clients, sales teams, product management, and strategic partners. He integrates technical expertise with business development strategies, maintaining a strong commercial focus on technical selling. His ability to foster collaboration has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes across various organizations.