John Meikrantz
About John Meikrantz
John Meikrantz is a Sales Engineer with extensive experience in the technology sector, having held various engineering and management roles at companies such as Citrix, Cloudflare, and Zscaler. He has a strong background in mentoring engineers and building high-performance teams.
Work at Island
John Meikrantz currently serves as a Sales Engineer at Island, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in sales engineering to contribute to the company's objectives and support its clients.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Prior to his current role, John Meikrantz held various positions in sales engineering across multiple companies. He worked at Cloudflare as a SASE Solutions Architect from 2021 to 2023 and as a Field Solutions Engineer in 2021. His tenure at Zscaler lasted from 2017 to 2021, where he served as SE Manager. He also held multiple positions at Citrix, including SE Manager for Networking & Service Provider and Senior Manager for Americas Readiness.
Education and Expertise
John Meikrantz studied Information Technology at Regents College - University of the State of New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background supports his extensive career in technology and sales engineering, providing him with a solid foundation in technical concepts and practices.
Background in Systems Engineering
John Meikrantz has a robust background in systems engineering, having worked in various capacities since 1996. His career includes roles at companies such as Nortel, Juniper Networks, and ExtraHop Networks. His experience spans over two decades, during which he has developed skills in mentoring engineers and building high-performance teams.
Leadership and Team Building
Throughout his career, John Meikrantz has demonstrated a strong ability to mentor and retain top engineering talent. His experience as a Principal Systems Engineer has provided him with a unique perspective on identifying talent and building effective sales engineering teams. This expertise has been a significant aspect of his professional journey.