Robert Mc Bride
About Robert Mc Bride
Robert McBride serves as the Senior Director of Sales Engineering for the North America Channel at Versa Networks, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales engineering and product marketing, having worked at several technology companies including Brocade, Viptela, and Alcatel.
Current Role at Versa Networks
Robert McBride serves as the Senior Director of Sales Engineering for the North America Channel at Versa Networks. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the Greater San Diego Area. In this role, he focuses on driving sales engineering efforts and collaborating with channel partners to enhance customer solutions.
Previous Experience at Versa Networks
Prior to his current role, Robert McBride worked at Versa Networks as the Head of Product Marketing from 2017 to 2019. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing product marketing strategies and initiatives, helping to position the company's offerings in a competitive market.
Career Background at Brocade
Robert McBride has extensive experience at Brocade, where he held multiple positions. He served as a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer from 2008 to 2010 and again from 2010 to 2012. He also worked as a Senior Product Manager from 2012 to 2013 and as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2016. His roles involved technical sales support and product management, contributing to Brocade's product development and marketing efforts.
Education and Studies
Robert McBride studied at James Madison University from 1995 to 1998, focusing on Psychology, Music, and Finance. He also attended Centreville High School from 1990 to 1995, where he completed his secondary education. His diverse educational background provides a foundation for his career in technology and sales engineering.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Robert McBride began his career in technical roles, including a position as a Communications Engineer III at Electronic Data Systems from 1999 to 2000. He also worked as a Senior Field Engineer at Alcatel from 2000 to 2002 and as a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer at Foundry Networks and Enterasys Networks between 2005 and 2008. These early experiences contributed to his expertise in engineering and sales support.