Rich Shirley

Rich Shirley has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Rich started their career as an Install Engineer at UUNET, where they configured and supported internet connections. Rich then worked as a Technical Consultant at MCI, providing technical expertise and support.

Moving on, Rich joined Arbor Networks, initially as a Consulting Engineer responsible for designing and configuring Peakflow appliances. Rich eventually became a Strategic Account Manager, effectively selling complex technology to a variety of clients. Later, they stepped into the role of Regional Manager, leading a team and contributing to M&A strategy and product development.

Rich also held a leadership position at Red Lambda, Inc. as the Director of Sales and Business Development. Here, they marketed the company's Big Data and Analytics technology, established key relationships, and contributed to strategy and sales. Similarly, at ThousandEyes, they advised the management team and played a significant role in developing sales strategies and securing initial customers.

At Verisign, Rich served as the Global Director of Partnerships, Alliances, and Channels. Rich was responsible for partner strategy, recruitment, and enablement, significantly increasing total revenue contribution via channel partners.

Most recently, Rich was employed at Flashpoint as the Director of Strategic Partnerships, where they forged strategic relationships to drive business growth. Currently, they hold the position of VP Global Partnerships at Recorded Future, leading a team in building and managing partnerships.

Rich Shirley attended Elon University where they pursued a BA degree in Communications with a focus on Broadcast and Corporate Communications as well as Business. The specific start and end years of their education at Elon University are unknown. Additionally, Rich also attended Annandale, but no information regarding their degree or field of study at this institution is provided.