Evan Ford
About Evan Ford
Evan Ford is a West Partner Manager at CAST AI, with a background in sales and partner management across several technology companies. He has held various roles at Lacework, CrowdStrike, and Lastline, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from San Jose State University.
Current Role at CAST AI
Evan Ford serves as the West Partner Manager at CAST AI, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for managing partner relationships and driving business growth in the western region. His work is conducted remotely from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at Lacework
Evan Ford has extensive experience at Lacework, where he held multiple positions. He worked as an Account Executive for seven months in 2019 and transitioned to Director, Channel Sales - West from 2020 to 2021. He later served as Director, Services Partners from 2021 to 2023, accumulating significant expertise in partner management and sales strategies.
Sales Roles at CrowdStrike
Evan Ford began his career in sales at CrowdStrike, where he held two positions. He started as an Enterprise Sales Development Representative from 2016 to 2017 and was promoted to Team Lead, Enterprise Sales Development for five months in 2017. His time at CrowdStrike contributed to his foundational skills in enterprise sales.
Education and Academic Background
Evan Ford earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from San Jose State University. His education provided him with strong communication skills, which are essential in his roles in sales and partner management.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in sales, Evan Ford worked in various positions that contributed to his professional development. He served as an Onsite Desktop Support Technician at Milestone Technologies, Inc. from 2014 to 2015 and as an Enterprise Sales Development Representative at WhiteHat Security from 2015 to 2016. He also gained experience as a Fan Relations Intern at San Jose State University from 2013 to 2014.