Mike Parra
About Mike Parra
Mike Parra is a Sr. Sales Engineer at SentinelOne with extensive experience in cybersecurity and technical services, having held various senior roles at companies like RiskRecon, Dell SecureWorks, and Symantec.
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Mike Parra currently holds the position of Sr. Sales Engineer at SentinelOne. His role involves remote work from the Greater Los Angeles, California area.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
Mike Parra has had an extensive career in cybersecurity and technical services. He worked as Principal Solutions Architect at RiskRecon, a Mastercard Company, from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as Sr Solutions Architect at Dell SecureWorks from 2015 to 2019. His earlier roles in the industry include positions at Symantec as Principal Systems Engineer and Sr. Sales Engineer for Strategic Global Partners, and Verizon Business as Sr. Security Solutions Architect.
Education in Cybersecurity and Computer Science
Mike is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity at the University of Nevada, Reno, expected to be completed by 2025. He also holds a BA in Computer Science, with a background in Physics and Mathematics, from Brigham Young University, which he completed in 1998.
Experience in Technical and Sales Engineering
Throughout his career, Mike has gathered extensive experience in technical and sales engineering. He held diverse roles such as Security Practice Manager at Intuitive Technology Group and Software Engineer at Axent Technologies (now Symantec). His expertise covers cybersecurity, data center management, virtualization, and cloud solutions.
Professional Skills and Abilities
Mike Parra is known for his ability to engage cross-functional teams and lead major technology initiatives. He demonstrates strong program and project management skills and has shown adaptability to rapidly changing environments. His technical prowess is complemented by his effectiveness in technical sales and solutions development.