Michelle Strand
About Michelle Strand
Michelle Strand is a Senior Account Executive at Varonis, specializing in data security and compliance in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Current Role at Varonis
Michelle Strand is currently serving as a Senior Account Executive at Varonis, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she operates in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area where her responsibilities include promoting and delivering access, governance, and retention solutions for human-generated data. Michelle utilizes Varonis's patented technology and advanced analytics engine to help organizations maintain total visibility and control over their data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and detecting insider threats.
Previous Experience at Optiv Inc
Prior to joining Varonis, Michelle Strand worked as a Client Manager at Optiv Inc from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure at Optiv Inc, she managed client relationships and contributed to the company's efforts in cybersecurity and risk management. Her role was based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where she applied her expertise in delivering processes that help organizations achieve regulatory compliance and detect insider threats.
Extensive Career at Fortinet
Michelle Strand has an extensive career history with Fortinet, where she held multiple roles from 2013 to 2018. She first joined as a Channel Account Manager, a position she held for three years. Later, she advanced to the position of Territory Account Manager for Minnesota (2016-2017) and then Major Account Manager for Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota (2017-2018). In these roles, Michelle focused on expanding Fortinet's market presence and driving sales initiatives across her assigned territories.
Sales Experience at Transition Networks
From 2006 to 2013, Michelle Strand was employed at Transition Networks in various sales-related roles. She began as a Midwest Account Representative before advancing to roles such as Telco Account Executive and Midwest District Sales Manager. Throughout her time at Transition Networks, she was based in Minnetonka, MN, and contributed to driving sales and managing client relationships in the Midwest region.
Educational Background
Michelle Strand earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Local & Urban Affairs from St. Cloud State University, where she studied from 1993 to 1998. Her education provided her with a foundational understanding of urban development and local governance, which she effectively integrated into her professional career in sales and account management.