Walid Barake

Walid Barake is an accomplished leader in channel operations and strategy, currently serving as the Director of Channel Operations and Strategy at Rubrik, Inc. since February 2023. Prior experience includes roles at Cisco, where Barake held the position of Senior Director of Security Strategy and Innovation, leading market research and strategic initiatives. As Director of Security Strategy & Innovation at Cisco Meraki, Barake managed a team supporting the General Manager and developed innovative tools and strategies that significantly impacted sales and operational metrics. Additional experience includes consulting roles at Deloitte, focusing on Sourcing & Procurement transformations, and an internship at Qualcomm. Walid Barake holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley.