Rakesh Shah

Rakesh Shah is a highly experienced Director of Solutions Engineering specializing in global financial services at Proofpoint, with a career spanning over 25 years in various technology and management roles. Rakesh has a strong background in pre-sales, client engagement, and technical sales across multiple industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. Previous positions include managing pre-sales Solutions Engineers for Fortune 200 companies and executing technical sales and solution architecture for mid-to-large enterprises. Rakesh's entrepreneurial experience includes owning and operating a dry cleaning business and contributing significantly to the growth of an Internet-based telecommunications start-up. Rakesh holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University.