Michael J Schofield

Michael J Schofield is an experienced professional with a diverse background in sales engineering and technical architecture, currently serving as the Director of Sales Engineering at Zscaler since May 2021. In this role, Michael leads the South Sales Engineering organization and coordinates technical engagements for the South Area, covering multiple regions. Previously held positions include Director of Transformation Architecture and Transformation Architect at Zscaler, as well as Reference Architect at Palo Alto Networks, where responsibilities included creating validated Reference Architecture guides. Prior experience includes leadership and consulting roles at Equinix, Dell, Juniper Networks, Ericsson, and Flag Telecom, focusing on network design, technical sales strategies, and pre-sales activities. Michael holds a Master's degree in Information Technology Management from WGU Texas and a BSc in Information Technology and Business from The Open University.