Snehal Contractor
About Snehal Contractor
Snehal Contractor serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales Systems Engineering at Stellar Cyber, where he has worked since 2018. With over 30 years of experience in technical sales and engineering, he has held significant roles at various technology companies, including Aerohive Networks, Riverbed Technology, and Palo Alto Networks.
Current Role at Stellar Cyber
Snehal Contractor serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales Systems Engineering at Stellar Cyber. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's growth and technical sales strategies. Based in San Jose, California, he focuses on enhancing the sales engineering processes and ensuring effective technical support for clients. His role involves collaborating with various teams to drive sales initiatives and improve customer engagement.
Previous Experience in Technical Sales
Before joining Stellar Cyber, Snehal Contractor accumulated extensive experience in technical sales and systems engineering. He worked at Aerohive Networks as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2006 to 2009. Following that, he spent three years at Riverbed Technology in the Global Service Provider Group, where he held the same title. His tenure at Palo Alto Networks as a Senior Global Technical Lead lasted from 2012 to 2018, focusing on global system integrators.
Educational Background
Snehal Contractor earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (BSEE) from the University of Illinois, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. He furthered his education at DePaul University, completing a Graduate Program in Telecommunication and IP Networks from 1992 to 1993. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in technical sales and engineering.
Industry Experience and Partnerships
With over 30 years of experience in technical sales, marketing, and management, Snehal Contractor has worked with various startup companies, including Fortinet, Cisco, and USRobotics. He has supported major accounts such as Accenture, Dimension Data, Verizon, and ATT, establishing these companies as top partners. His expertise includes acting as a trusted consultant for onboarding global partners, guiding them from business development through to technical enablement.