Trent Cleveland
About Trent Cleveland
Trent Cleveland serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Elisity, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in technology and military leadership, with previous roles at Cisco, Broadcom Software, and the US Army.
Work at Elisity
Trent Cleveland has been serving as the Vice President of Business Development at Elisity since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging existing switching infrastructure and identity sources to enhance network visibility and security through microsegmentation. His work involves enabling enterprises to implement least-privilege access from the cloud to any asset, ensuring policy enforcement and nano-segmentation at the edge.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Elisity, Trent Cleveland held various positions in the technology and military sectors. He worked at Cisco as an Account Manager and later as a Product Sales Specialist for SD-WAN, accumulating a total of five years of experience at the company. He also served as a NetOPs Specialist at Broadcom Software and held roles at Orion Talent and Alliant Technologies LLC. His military career includes significant leadership positions in the US Army, including Company Commander and Operations Officer.
Education and Expertise
Trent Cleveland studied at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering from 1998 to 2002. He also completed his high school education at New Mexico Military Institute from 1994 to 1998. His expertise includes cognitive trust, a novel approach to network access that enhances secure connectivity based on contextual knowledge.
Military Background
Trent Cleveland has a substantial military background, serving in the US Army for over a decade. His roles included Company Commander in the US Army Recruiting Command and Operations Officer in the 2-1 General Support Aviation Battalion. His leadership experience in the military has contributed to his skills in managing teams and projects effectively.