Erik Staley
About Erik Staley
Erik Staley is a Sales Engineer with over 15 years of experience in business and IT solutions, specializing in cloud storage, security, and virtualization.
Current Title and Roles
Erik Staley is currently working as a Sales Engineer at Varonis since 2016. He also holds a role as Solutions Engineer at BeyondTrust, starting in 2018. Both roles are based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Positions and Professional Experience
Prior to his current roles, Erik Staley worked at Zetta Inc. as a Senior Sales Engineer from 2010 to 2016, based in Sunnyvale. He also served as a Systems/Sales Engineer at Applied Computer Solutions in Pleasanton from 2007 to 2011. Between 2006 and 2007, Staley was a Customer Engineer at Internal Solution. He began his engineering career as a Consulting Engineer at ProNet Solutions from 2005 to 2006 and as an Associate at Cyberdoc PTS from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, Staley held a position as a Board Member at ICCA-SFBA from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Certifications
Erik Staley studied at California State University-Chico and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics & Management Information Systems from 1997 to 2002. He previously attended Granada from 1994 to 1997. He is certified as an EMC Technology Architect and EMC Storage and Implementation Engineer. Additionally, he holds the certification of Symmetrix Solutions Specialist V6.0.
Technical Expertise
Erik Staley has over 15 years of experience in the demonstration, sale, implementation, and support of business and IT solutions. His specialized areas include cloud storage, cloud security, cloud virtualization, and backup and recovery solutions. Staley is also proficient in SaaS, IaaS, and DRaaS solutions, as well as Cisco networking and SAN design.
Professional Skills and Experience
Known for his ability to analyze complex customer issues, Erik Staley excels in developing tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and efficiency. His skill set includes a deep understanding of EMC and Symmetrix technologies, along with significant experience in cloud-based services and infrastructure.