Shawn Kirkland

Chief Executive Officer

Kryptek

Apr 2026 - Current (6 months)

Head Of Cortex Cloud Technical Services

Palo Alto Networks

Aug 2021 - Apr 2026 (4 years 9 months)

• Lead global Cortex Cloud Technical Services operations, managing worldwide delivery of Prisma Cloud → Cortex Cloud upgrade services across a broad enterprise customer base.
• Oversee $30M+ in Cloud Enterprise Edition (EE) service engagements and supported over $60M in Cloud Security & Operations (S&O) services, driving revenue growth and customer success. (quantified business impact)
• Built and scaled high-performing cross-functional technical teams to accelerate adoption of Cortex Cloud, standardize best practices, and improve deployment velocity for distributed clients.
• Spearheaded strategic service delivery enhancements that improved customer outcomes, reduced time-to-value, and strengthened alignment between cloud se

Head of Professional Services - North America

Tenable

Apr 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years 5 months)

• Led a 20+ member consulting team at Tenable, providing support, training, and enablement for the customer base.
• Created professional service offerings aligned with vulnerability management best practices, strategically listing them on product Marketplaces to boost upselling opportunities.
• Engaged with key stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, and security experts, to understand real-world issues and develop customer-centric strategies.
• Played a pivotal role in architecting sustainable product solutions, collaborating with Sales on customized statements of work, ensuring compliance with various standards, and leading a technical committee to vet service offerings. Additionally, managed successful customer projects, cond

Senior Engineer

Alabama Housing Finance Authority

May 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years)

• Oversee IT operations, managing network backups, updating the Business Continuity plan, and leading the vulnerability management program with Tenable.sc Continuous View.
• Deploy and maintain critical systems including Exchange, DISA benchmarks, SQL Always-On, SharePoint, and manage and patch Linux, Unix, and Windows systems.
• Develop and maintain Group Policies, utilizing Veeam for comprehensive system backups, ensuring resilience and security in the overall IT environment.

Senior Engineer

THE CENTECH GROUP Inc

Aug 2014 - May 2015 (10 months)

• Managed multiple Exchange environments across diverse networks, monitoring email connectivity and performance.
• Utilized McAfee's Host-based security solution to ensure compliance with DoD requirements.
• Developed scripts and applications for troubleshooting technical issues.
• Analyzed network changes as a member of the Change Management Board, tested new technology changes, and deployed classified networks to meet new requirements.

Head of Disaster and Recovery - Airforce

SAIC

Oct 2012 - Aug 2014 (1 year 11 months)

• Efficiently utilize Symantec’s NetBackup to back up and maintain 500+ servers across diverse Air Force regional gateways.
• Conduct regular Bare Metal restore tests for timely data recovery and collaborate with SAN, Unix, ENAT, and Tier 2 teams to address Disaster and Recovery requirements.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair tape libraries to maintain backup solutions, perform monthly offsite drop-offs for multi-year retention cycle storage.
• Lead a team of three in training, support, and optimization of the Air Force Disaster and Recovery program.

Operation Specialist

US Navy

Jun 2005 - Jun 2010 (5 years 1 month)

• Operated Link 11, 16, and Satellite 16 technologies, ensuring accurate air, land, and sea situational awareness for the U.S. Navy.
• Led a team of six Navy technicians to maintain continuous online functionality of the Link system.
• Developed a comprehensive link network strategy to support Operations OIF and OEF.
• Led a team of ten as the Command Training Lead, ensuring all departments had access to the latest Navy training materials.

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