Farokh Herfat
About Farokh Herfat
Farokh Herfat is the Head of Channel Partnerships at Twingate, a position he has held since 2023. He has a background in computer engineering and extensive experience in sales and technical roles across various companies, including Informatica and CrowdStrike.
Work at Twingate
Farokh Herfat serves as the Head of Channel Partnerships at Twingate, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves developing and managing partnerships that enhance Twingate's market presence. He operates remotely from Houston, Texas, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the cybersecurity sector.
Education and Expertise
Farokh Herfat earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in technology and sales, particularly in data transformation and cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at Informatica
Farokh Herfat has extensive experience at Informatica, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Sales Engineer from 2007 to 2008, followed by a position as Sales Manager for Data Transformation and Data Exchange Products from 2008 to 2009. He later served as Director of Strategic Alliances from 2010 to 2012, contributing to the company's growth and partnership strategies.
Experience at CrowdStrike
At CrowdStrike, Farokh Herfat held several positions from 2019 to 2023. He worked as Global MSSP Sales, focusing on managed security service providers. Additionally, he briefly served as OEM Sales in 2019, where he engaged with original equipment manufacturers to enhance CrowdStrike's offerings.
Early Career at Anthem
Farokh Herfat began his career at Anthem, where he worked as a Technical Architect from 1998 to 2000. This role involved designing and implementing technical solutions, laying the groundwork for his future roles in technology and sales.