Rick Villalobos
About Rick Villalobos
Rick Villalobos is an Account Executive with over 20 years of experience in high technology sales, focusing on data management and security solutions. He has held various roles at notable companies such as NetApp, IBM, and Cohesity, demonstrating a strong commitment to building partnerships and implementing secure design at scale.
Work at IriusRisk
Rick Villalobos has been serving as an Account Executive at IriusRisk since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building partnerships and leveraging technology to address complex customer challenges. His experience in high technology sales, particularly in data management and security solutions, supports his efforts to implement secure design at scale for organizations.
Previous Experience in Technology Sales
Rick Villalobos has over 20 years of experience in high technology sales. He held various positions at NetApp, including District Manager and Sales Representative, where he worked for a total of over 11 years. He also served as a Major Account Manager at Cohesity and held roles at IBM, including U.S. Cloud Object Storage Public Market Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager. His tenure at Fortanix and Igneous Systems further solidified his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Rick Villalobos earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from San Diego State University, attending from 1988 to 1993. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in technology sales, equips him with a strong foundation in understanding customer needs and implementing effective solutions in data management and security.
Background in Sales Management
Rick has held several managerial positions throughout his career, including Regional Sales Manager roles at both IBM and Fortanix. His experience managing sales teams and developing strategies has contributed to his success in driving sales growth and fostering customer relationships in the technology sector.
Focus on Secure Design Implementation
Rick Villalobos has a strong focus on implementing secure design at scale for organizations. This emphasis reflects his commitment to enhancing data security and management practices, addressing the evolving challenges faced by businesses in today's technology landscape.