Christian Simko
About Christian Simko
Christian Simko serves as the Vice President of Product Marketing at AppViewX, bringing extensive experience in product marketing and communications from various technology companies. He has held key marketing roles at organizations such as GlobalSign, Onapsis Inc., and Relyco, and has expertise in inbound marketing strategies and CRM systems.
Current Role at AppViewX
Christian Simko serves as the Vice President of Product Marketing at AppViewX, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement. His responsibilities include overseeing product marketing initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with business objectives.
Previous Experience at GlobalSign
Prior to his current role, Christian Simko worked at GlobalSign as the Vice President of Marketing from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading marketing strategies and initiatives that supported the company's growth in the digital identity and security sector. He also held the position of Product Marketing Manager for Identity and Access Management at GlobalSign from 2015 to 2016.
Professional Background in Product Marketing
Christian has extensive experience in product marketing, having held various positions across multiple organizations. He served as the Director of Product Marketing at Onapsis Inc. from 2018 to 2021 and at CodeSecure, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. His background includes roles at Relyco, Brix Networks, and NitroSecurity, where he contributed to marketing communications and product marketing efforts.
Education and Expertise
Christian Simko earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He possesses expertise in inbound and content-based marketing strategies, with a focus on driving demand and revenue growth. His skills extend to event coordination and effective marketing communication strategies.
Industry Contributions and Insights
Christian has actively participated in industry events, including speaking at the Digital Identity Protection Day 2023 hosted by AppViewX. He has shared insights on topics such as the increasing number of expired certificates due to Google's new TLS certificate renewal proposal and the challenges in detecting Beep malware during code reviews.