Ryker Rodakowski
About Ryker Rodakowski
Ryker Rodakowski is a Commercial Account Executive at SANS Institute, where he focuses on enhancing clients' cybersecurity skills. He has over three years of experience in the cybersecurity industry and has held various sales and advisory roles in notable companies.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Ryker Rodakowski serves as a Commercial Account Executive at SANS Institute since 2023. In this role, he operates on-site in Denver, Colorado. He focuses on understanding clients' cybersecurity needs and challenges across various sectors and regions. His responsibilities include leveraging marketing and public speaking skills to communicate the value of SANS Institute's offerings. He collaborates with internal teams and partners to ensure high-quality customer service and support, contributing to the organization's mission of enhancing cybersecurity skills globally.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current position, Ryker Rodakowski worked at Nuspire as a Regional Cybersecurity Advisor from 2021 to 2023. This role was remote and based in Denver, Colorado. He also held a position at Red Canary as a Sales Development Representative from 2019 to 2021. His experience in the cybersecurity industry spans over three years, during which he has developed a strong understanding of client needs and industry challenges.
Educational Background
Ryker Rodakowski earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Economics from Illinois State University. He also completed an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Administration and Management at Rock Valley College. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Sales and Development Experience
Ryker Rodakowski has a diverse background in sales and business development. He worked as a Sales Development Representative at Codefresh for four months in 2021. Additionally, he held various roles in sales, including Account Development Representative at Trustpilot from 2017 to 2018 and Business Development Representative at Valen Analytics from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes working as an Account Executive at Trustpilot for four months in 2018, where he further developed his sales skills.
Early Career and Internships
Ryker Rodakowski began his career as a Sales Associate at Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 2016 to 2017. He also gained experience through internships, including a role at Prudential Financial in 2017 for three months and as a Campus Representative Intern at RoverTown in 2016. These early positions helped him build foundational skills in customer service and sales.