Steven Niessen
About Steven Niessen
Steven Niessen is a Regional Sales Manager for the US West and APAC regions at Rafay, where he applies his expertise in cloud-native technologies to drive market expansion and exceed sales targets. He has held various roles in sales and management across several companies, including BizzHelp, F5, and NGINX, and has a background in Business Marketing from California State University, Chico.
Current Role at Rafay
Steven Niessen currently serves as the Regional Sales Manager for the US West and APAC regions at Rafay. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's growth and market presence from San Francisco, California. In this role, he focuses on bridging technical knowledge with commercial insights to effectively address client needs.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Before joining Rafay, Steven held various sales and management positions. He was an Enterprise Sales Executive at Rafay from 2020 to 2022. He also worked as a Territory Account Executive at F5 for one year and had a role as an Account Executive at NGINX, Inc. His experience includes founding BizzHelp, where he served from 2015 to 2018, and working as a Brand Manager at MarketFleet.
Educational Background
Steven Niessen completed his high school education at Livermore High School, earning a High School Diploma. He furthered his studies at California State University, Chico, where he achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Marketing from 2011 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and marketing.
Skills and Expertise in Technology
Steven possesses a comprehensive understanding of cloud-native technologies, which he applies to empower businesses and streamline processes. His proficiency in container orchestration and cloud-native tooling enables him to align solutions with customer objectives. He is dedicated to staying updated on the latest trends in cloud technology and sales strategies.
Early Career Experience
Steven began his career with various roles that provided foundational experience. He worked as a Campus Captain at Belltower Books for nine months in 2011-2012 and served as a Student Caller at California State University, Chico from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he completed an internship at Siemens in 2012, gaining valuable administrative experience.