Jose Cantu

Jose Cantu is a seasoned professional in the defense and intelligence sector, currently serving as the Director of Defense & Intelligence at Jaxon.AI since October 2025, where responsibilities include leading the Federal go-to-market strategy. Previously, as a Customer Success Manager at Legion (formerly Yurts), from March 2024 to October 2025, Cantu managed deployments of a GenAI tool for federal clients and streamlined various customer management processes. At Palo Alto Networks, from December 2020 to March 2024, Cantu excelled as a Federal Deployment Manager, driving significant revenue growth through customer engagements and achieving a 100% renewal rate. Cantu's earlier experience includes roles at Expanse, Deloitte as a Federal Cyber Consultant, and Haystax Technology, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, and International Affairs from Georgetown University.