Ben Keller
About Ben Keller
Ben Keller is the Head of Sales at Phylum, where he focuses on software supply chain security. He has held various sales roles at companies such as Tessian, Cloudflare, and ArmorCode Inc., and has a background in philosophy from Arizona State University.
Current Role at Phylum
Ben Keller serves as the Head of Sales at Phylum, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and ensuring that organizations utilize trusted open-source code. His work is centered on enhancing software supply chain security, helping to contextualize risks, and preventing attacks.
Previous Experience in Sales
Before joining Phylum, Keller held several sales positions in various organizations. He worked as a Regional Sales Director at ArmorCode Inc. from 2021 to 2024, where he managed sales operations in the Western region. Prior to that, he was a Named Account Executive at Cloudflare from 2019 to 2021 and an Account Executive at Tessian from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes serving as an Enterprise Account Executive at COFENSE from 2017 to 2019 and as an Account Executive at UnitedHealthcare from 2011 to 2013.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Keller has entrepreneurial experience as the Owner of HealthPlanLV, a role he held from 2013 to 2016. This position allowed him to gain insights into the healthcare sector while managing business operations in Las Vegas, Nevada. His background in entrepreneurship complements his extensive sales experience.
Educational Background
Ben Keller studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. This educational foundation has contributed to his analytical skills and ability to approach complex problems in the sales and technology sectors.
Vision and Passion for Security
Keller is passionate about helping organizations automate software supply chain security. He aims to protect developers and applications at the perimeter of the open-source ecosystem. His vision includes ensuring that organizations only use open-source code that they trust, reflecting his commitment to enhancing security in the software development process.