Tom Jacob

Tom Jacob is a seasoned professional in business development and strategic alliances, currently serving as Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances at Optiv since 2022, where responsibilities include managing commercial agreements with cybersecurity partners. Prior to this role, Tom was a Business Development Executive at Bryte Systems, focusing on partner and customer development for cloud and SaaS data solutions from 2020 to 2022. Tom's experience includes a five-year tenure as a Business Development Consultant, advising early-stage businesses in cloud and analytics. Previously, Tom held various roles at Intel Corporation from 1998 to 2014, encompassing technology partnerships and corporate development focused on business strategy and market engagement. Tom holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MS in Computer Engineering from Clemson University, and a BEng in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.