Eli Jacobson

Eli Jacobson is a seasoned professional in ecosystem operations and channel management, currently serving as the Director of Ecosystem Operations at GitLab since August 2025. Previous experience includes roles at Gigamon from February 2021 to August 2025, where Eli held multiple senior director positions focusing on go-to-market specialty operations, sales operations, and business analytics. Prior to Gigamon, Eli worked at Ivanti as a Sr. Manager in Global Channel Operations for a brief period. Tenure at MobileIron spanned four years, where Eli managed global channel operations and strategy. Additional experience includes positions at Ingram Micro and WD, a Western Digital company, alongside various roles in market development and sales from 2007 to 2016. Eli holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University at Buffalo, earned between 2005 and 2009.