Param Rakhra
About Param Rakhra
Param Rakhra is a Cyber Security Business Development Manager at Long View Systems in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in network security and technology sales. He has held various roles in prominent companies, including Cisco and Shell, and is recognized as a subject matter expert in Cisco technologies.
Work at Long View Systems
Param Rakhra currently serves as the Cyber Security Business Development Manager at Long View Systems, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing business strategies related to cybersecurity, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. Prior to this position, he worked at Long View Systems as a Network Analyst from 2006 to 2011, where he gained valuable insights into network management and security.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Long View Systems, Param Rakhra held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Silver Peak as a Channel Solutions Architect for 8 months in 2021. He also served as a Senior IACS Security Subject Matter Expert at Shell from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Cisco spanned multiple roles, including Systems Engineer, Business Solutions Architect, and Network Consulting Engineer, where he contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Param Rakhra studied at St. Thomas College in Dehradun, India, and earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from DAV (PG) College in Dehradun, specializing in Economics from 1996 to 1999. He is recognized as a subject matter expert in Cisco technologies, with a strong foundation in network automation and optimization. His expertise extends to secure cloud adoption and security-focused architecture.
Skills and Contributions
Param Rakhra is skilled in executing both pre and post-sales/service portions of the technology sales cycle, emphasizing proactive client support. He has prepared IOS and NX-OS roadmap plans for Cisco platforms across Suncor, which enhanced network health, performance, and security. Additionally, he contributed to the development and presentation of Cisco's SD-WAN, Umbrella, and DNA architecture solutions to corporate clients.