R. John "Rj" Forte
About R. John "Rj" Forte
R. John 'Rj' Forte is a Regional Sales Manager at ExtraHop, with extensive experience in technology sales and management across various companies. He has a strong background in bridging technology and business, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive organizational success.
Current Role at ExtraHop
R. John 'Rj' Forte serves as the Regional Sales Manager at ExtraHop, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he operates remotely from Utah, United States. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and fostering client relationships to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at A10 Networks
Forte has extensive experience at A10 Networks, Inc., where he held multiple roles. He served as the Regional Vice-President from 2017 to 2019, and prior to that, he was the Senior Director of Strategic Global Accounts from 2014 to 2017. His tenure at A10 Networks spanned a total of five years in the Western Region.
Career Background in Sales Management
Forte has a robust background in sales management, having worked in various capacities across several organizations. He was the Regional Sales Director at Cequence Security from 2021 to 2022 and held the position of Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Global Business Development at GoMeyra for 10 months in 2021. His career also includes significant roles at Foundry Networks and Anixter.
Education and Academic Achievements
Forte holds an MBA in Business Management and Marketing from Golden Gate University, where he studied from 1989 to 1991. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 1981 to 1987. His educational background supports his expertise in bridging technology and business.
Skills and Expertise
Forte possesses strong business acumen, particularly in connecting technology with business objectives. He has a proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive technological excellence. His skills include translating technical roadmaps into business solutions that enhance ROI and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).