David Green
About David Green
David Green is a Principal Product Manager at ExtraHop Networks, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in Electrical Engineering and previously held positions at Sun Microsystems and MITRE, contributing to various product developments and enhancements.
Work at ExtraHop
David Green has served as Principal Product Manager at ExtraHop Networks since 2012. In this role, he has contributed to the development of new protocol analysis modules for ExtraHop appliances, improving the product's capabilities in analyzing network traffic. He supports the integration of SAML SSO, appliance backup and recovery workflows, and appliance health monitoring within the product offerings. Green played a significant role in the launch of ExtraHop's SaaS version in 2020, focusing on delivering essential capabilities during the initial stages of the product. He also acts as a field liaison for the performance testing team, aiding the sales organization in effectively sizing customer deployments.
Previous Experience at Sun Microsystems and MITRE
Before joining ExtraHop, David Green worked at Sun Microsystems, later acquired by Oracle Corporation, as a Systems Engineer from 1998 to 2010. His tenure lasted for 12 years, during which he gained extensive experience in systems engineering. Prior to this, he was a Member of Technical Staff at MITRE from 1994 to 1998, where he worked for four years. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in technical and engineering principles that he applies in his current position.
Education and Expertise
David Green holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rice University, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He later earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 1991 to 1994. His educational background equips him with a solid understanding of engineering concepts, which he applies in product management and development.
Collaboration and Teamwork Skills
In his current role at ExtraHop, David Green works as a US east coast member of a Seattle-based team. He leverages collaboration technology and interpersonal skills to deliver results effectively. His ability to work within a distributed team structure enhances communication and project execution, contributing to the overall success of product initiatives.
Data-Driven Decision Making
David Green utilizes Salesforce data and script-based analysis of raw support data to inform product decisions at ExtraHop. This approach allows him to make data-driven choices that align product development with customer needs and market demands, ensuring that the products meet the expectations of users.