Patrick Kilkelly
About Patrick Kilkelly
Patrick Kilkelly is a Senior Account Executive currently working at DefenseStorm, with a background in cybersecurity solutions and account management. He has held various roles at companies such as Rapid7 and Neustar, where he specialized in solution selling and client collaboration.
Work at DefenseStorm
Patrick Kilkelly currently serves as a Senior Account Executive at DefenseStorm, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing client relationships and driving sales initiatives within the cybersecurity sector. His responsibilities include customizing solutions to meet the unique needs of clients, leveraging his extensive experience in the field to optimize security operations.
Previous Experience at Rapid7
Prior to his current role, Patrick worked at Rapid7 in various capacities. He served as an Enterprise Account Executive specializing in XDR, Threat Intelligence, and SOAR for a brief period in 2023. Additionally, he held the position of Threat Intel Specialist and Enterprise Account Executive from 2021 to 2023, where he collaborated with teams to enhance the positioning of Rapid7's cybersecurity solutions and successfully met sales quotas.
Career Background in Cybersecurity and Sales
Patrick has a diverse background in sales and account management across several organizations. He worked at Neustar, Inc. as a Senior Account Executive from 2018 to 2021, advocating for the adoption of security products and fostering partnerships. His earlier roles include Account Manager positions at Neustar and Payscape, as well as a Technical Recruiter role at Brooksource.
Education and Expertise
Patrick studied at the University of Kentucky from 2010 to 2014, where he earned a degree in Marketing with a focus on Integrated Strategic Communications. He also attended St. Xavier High School from 2005 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in solution selling and understanding the SaaS security market.
Achievements in Sales Performance
Throughout his career, Patrick has consistently met or exceeded sales quotas in four out of six years in quota-carrying roles. His success is attributed to his ability to tailor cybersecurity solutions and generate new revenue pipelines, demonstrating his effectiveness in the competitive landscape of cybersecurity sales.