Cyrus Rafii

About Cyrus Rafii

As a Senior Strategic Business Development Manager at F5, I focus on building and strengthening partnerships in AI, cloud computing, and data center ecosystems. With over 12 years at F5, my work has prioritized fostering collaborations with leading silicon and major OEM system manufacturers and cloud security providers, enabling solutions that address complex industry challenges. My role emphasizes aligning organizational goals with external partnerships to drive mutual success. Leveraging expertise in SaaS and cloud security, I help shape F5’s strategic technical alliances while navigating the rapidly evolving AI technology landscape. My career reflects a commitment to delivering impactful solutions through collaboration and innovation, with a focus on ensuring that partnerships empower businesses to thrive in the new AI era.

Experience

1. Sr Strategic Business Development Manager - Silicon Manufactures Ai Partnerships

   F5

   Oct 2023 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

Education

• University of Virginia

  BA, Chemistry

  1982 — 1984

• University of Colorado Boulder

  MBA, Marketing

Skills

• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Security
• Saas
• Sales Process
• Identity Management
• Cisco Technologies
• Cisco Networking
• Paas
• Network Security
• Distribution Strategies
• Unified Threat Management
• Enterprise Software
• Software Defined Networking
• Layer 4-7 Switching
• Huthwaite Spin Selling
• Strategic Selling
• International Sales
• Application Performance Management
• Load Balancing
• Wireless Networking
• Cloud Computing Iaas
• Energy Management
• Sales Channel
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Data Center
• Salesforce.com
• Channel Partners
• Strategic Partnerships
• Voip
• Business Alliances
• Security
• Solution Selling
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Selling
• Crm
• Channel Sales
• Professional Services
• Sales Operations
• Sales Enablement