Alex "Sasha" 🇮🇱 🇺🇦 Begun

Alex "Sasha" Begun is a dynamic and energetic technical sales professional with extensive experience in sales, channel management, and sales engineering.

He specializes in Information Security and Networking, demonstrating expertise in real-world sales strategies, channel development, technical pre- and post-sales support, and training, all while exhibiting a strong business acumen.

With a background encompassing IT, VAR/consulting, and vendor management, Alex combines his academic foundation with a profound understanding of technology.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Alex serves as a startup advisor and indulges his creative side as a singer, songwriter, and poet in his spare time.

He pursued his MBA at Cal State East Bay - College of Business & Economics, earned a Certificate in Network Engineering with distinction from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed a BA in Economics with a minor in CIS at San Francisco State University.

Having also studied at the 'School of Hard Knocks,' Alex has a well-rounded educational background to complement his practical experience.

Throughout his career, Alex held various key positions in renowned organizations, including Director of Business Development - Security at New Relic, Inc., Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at K2 Cyber Security, Inc., and Director of Growth at K2 Cyber Security, Inc., among others.

His extensive experience spans roles such as Sales and Go-to-Market Consultant, Security Sales, Sales and Sales Engineering, Sales - Strategic Accounts, Regional Sales Manager, Channel Manager, Solutions Architect, and Technical Account Manager in notable companies like Mellanox Technologies, Akamai Technologies, and Rapid7, to name a few.

Moreover, Alex engaged in volunteer work at SVOD - Silicon Valley Open Doors Technology Investment Conference, showcasing his commitment to industry networking and community involvement.