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Baksheesh Singh G.

Project Lead Linux Foundation at The Linux Foundation

Baksheesh Singh G. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Baksheesh Singh has worked as the Director of Product and Solutions for Advanced Threat Protection and Application Security at Fortinet since 2022. In this role, they are responsible for growing and defining Fortinet's application security portfolio, including software supply chain security and application security posture management. Baksheesh Singh also works with technologies such as AI/ML, FortiCloud, FortiSandbox, and Next Gen Firewalls.

Prior to Fortinet, Baksheesh worked at Rezilion as the Global Head of Product Marketing & Strategy from 2021 to 2022. Baksheesh Singh was responsible for developing and executing product strategy and marketing plans, as well as creating strategic content and thought leadership pieces.

Before Rezilion, Baksheesh worked at Finite State as the Global Sr. Director of Product & GTM Strategy in 2021 and as the Global Sr. Director of Technical Product Marketing & Strategy from 2021 to 2021. In these roles, they were responsible for driving product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market activities, as well as developing partnerships and providing technical product and market leadership.

Baksheesh also has experience as a contributing member of the ioXt Alliance and as the Global Strategic Product Line Manager and Lead Product Manager at Tripwire. In these roles, they focused on IT and OT vulnerability management and industrial cybersecurity.

Additionally, Baksheesh has served as an advisor to various start-ups, providing strategic guidance and support for product strategy, channel development, product marketing, and technology adoption.

Earlier in their career, Baksheesh worked as a Principal Consultant at Sennergee, where they provided project consulting and product marketing and management services. Baksheesh Singh also co-founded nuovoLED, where they were responsible for product strategy, business development, and managing key partnerships.

Before that, Baksheesh worked at Light Squared Labs/NCS as the Director of Marketing & Product Management, leading global marketing and product initiatives.

Baksheesh Singh also worked as an independent consultant, assisting clean tech and networking companies in launching and expanding their businesses.

Overall, Baksheesh Singh G. has extensive experience in product management, marketing, strategy, and cybersecurity across various industries and organizations.

Baksheesh Singh G. has a diverse education history that includes various degrees and certifications. In 2021, Baksheesh attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they studied Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy. Although their degree name is not specified, it can be assumed that Baksheesh pursued a program related to their field of study.

Baksheesh also engaged in executive education programs at several renowned institutions. They completed the Managing Strategic Innovation program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, the Creating Business Ventures program at INSEAD, and another Creating Business Ventures program at The Wharton School.

Prior to these executive education programs, Baksheesh earned a Master of Science (MS) degree from Golden Gate University. Their specific field of study for this degree is not mentioned. Additionally, Baksheesh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing from the same university.

Furthermore, Baksheesh obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology + Systems Management from the National Institute of Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Panjab University. The specific field of study for Baksheesh's B.Sc. degree is not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Baksheesh acquired several certifications. They obtained the Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 3: Certified Associate, Level 1: Certified Associate, and Level 2: Certified Associate certifications from Fortinet. They also attained the PMC Level III, Level I, and Level II certifications from Pragmatic Institute.

Overall, Baksheesh Singh G. has a comprehensive educational background, with degrees and certifications spanning a variety of disciplines and institutions.

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  • Project Lead Linux Foundation

    April, 2022 - present

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