Kelly Thayer
About Kelly Thayer
Kelly Thayer is an Enterprise Account Director at Rafay, with over 25 years of experience in the software industry, specializing in new business development and customer relationship management. He leads the California Chapter of the North American DevOps Group and has held various sales leadership roles at notable companies, including Netenrich, Riverbed Technology, and Appian Corporation.
Current Role at Rafay
Kelly Thayer serves as the Enterprise Account Director at Rafay, a position held since 2021. In this role, Thayer focuses on driving business growth and enhancing customer relationships through Rafay's Kubernetes platform. The platform aims to empower real-time business operations, aligning with Thayer's commitment to optimizing application infrastructure across various environments.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Thayer has a diverse background in sales management, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Prior to joining Rafay, Thayer held the position of Regional Director at VANTIQ from 2019 to 2021 and served as Regional Sales Manager at Riverbed Technology from 2012 to 2015. Thayer's experience includes roles at Appian Corporation, NetScout, Qualys, and Zenprise, contributing to over 25 years in the software industry.
Leadership in the DevOps Community
Thayer leads the California Chapter of the North American DevOps Group. This role involves fostering collaboration and learning opportunities within the DevOps community, reflecting Thayer's commitment to professional development and community engagement.
Educational Background in Finance
Thayer studied Finance at the University of San Francisco. This educational background provides a foundation for Thayer's expertise in business development and customer relationship management within the software industry.
Specialization in Business Development
Thayer specializes in new business development, customer relationship management, and application modernization. This specialization is supported by extensive experience in optimizing application infrastructure across public clouds, data centers, and edge computing environments.