John Bradford
About John Bradford
John Bradford is an Enterprise Account Executive with a background in Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has extensive experience in account management and sales, currently working at Versa Networks and specializing in SASE technology.
Work at Versa Networks
John Bradford has been employed at Versa Networks as an Enterprise Account Executive since 2022. In this role, he focuses on selling full stack Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technology, which encompasses software-defined networking and security service edge solutions. His responsibilities include managing and expanding relationships with Fortune 1000 accounts, particularly in the Illinois and Wisconsin regions.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Prior to his current position, John Bradford held several roles in account management. He worked at Infoblox as an Enterprise Account Executive from 2019 to 2022, where he operated in the Greater Chicago Area. Before that, he served as a Regional Account Manager at Trend Micro from 2010 to 2013 in Chicago. His experience also includes a position at Navisite as a Cloud Account Executive for six months in 2019, and as an Account Executive at Software AG from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Background
John Bradford studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science. Additionally, he pursued studies in Humanities at the University of Chicago. This educational background provides him with a diverse skill set applicable to his roles in technology and account management.
Career Progression in Account Executive Roles
Throughout his career, John Bradford has progressed through various account executive roles. He worked at Radiant Logic as an Account Executive for 11 months in 2014, followed by his tenure at Software AG. His career reflects a consistent focus on account management and sales within the technology sector, contributing to his expertise in managing client relationships.