Bryan Lares
About Bryan Lares
Bryan Lares serves as the Vice President of Product at ExtraHop, where he has been since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology, he has held leadership roles at notable companies including Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and IronNet Cybersecurity.
Work at ExtraHop
Bryan Lares serves as the Vice President of Product at ExtraHop, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for the global product strategy, roadmap, and execution. He collaborates with sponsors Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital Partners to drive product initiatives. His focus is on scaling security platforms and enhancing the company's offerings in the enterprise technology sector.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining ExtraHop, Bryan Lares held several key positions in product management. He was the Vice President of Product Management at IronNet Cybersecurity from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Dell Technologies as Director of Product Management for Endpoint Security Software & Solutions from 2013 to 2016. He also served as Director of Corporate Strategy at Dell Technologies from 2011 to 2013, contributing to the company's strategic direction in endpoint security.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Lares earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Texas McCombs School of Business, where he studied Strategy and Information Management from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from Purdue University, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in enterprise technology and product strategy.
Background in Enterprise Technology
With over 20 years of experience in enterprise technology, Bryan Lares has held product and strategy leadership roles at major companies, including Microsoft and Dell Technologies. His career includes significant contributions to scaling SaaS platforms in endpoint, network, and cloud security markets. He has worked at growth stage unicorns such as IronNet Cybersecurity and SparkCognition, focusing on product management and strategy.
Career Progression and Roles
Bryan Lares has a diverse career trajectory, having worked in various capacities within the technology sector. He began his career at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Associate in the Digital & Technology Practice from 2006 to 2009. He later transitioned to Booz & Company as an Engagement Manager from 2009 to 2011. His roles have consistently involved product management and strategic consulting, culminating in his current leadership position at ExtraHop.