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Vishal Misra

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Senior Channel Manager - Strategic Alliances at Palo Alto Networks
📍 Canada

Vishal is a Senior Channel Lead at Palo Alto Networks, managing strategic alliances with Global System Integrators and Cloud Service Providers in Canada. With over 15 years of experience at Cisco and NetApp, he is an expert in channel ecosystems and sales operations. Colleagues describe him as a well-respected, seasoned, and incredible partner.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts from York University and maintains a professional interest in major technology industry leaders like IBM and Oracle, reflecting a passion for the broader tech landscape.

Unique Fact: He was named Americas Partner Account Manager of the Year during his tenure at Cisco.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Senior Channel Manager - Strategic Alliances
Job Level
Middle
Location
Canada
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Strategic Alliances
His current role is focused on directing the national go-to-market strategy and execution for strategic alliances, including GSIs and Cloud Service Providers.
Channel Ecosystems
He has over 15 years of experience leading partner organizations and developing channel ecosystems at major tech companies like Cisco, NetApp, and Palo Alto Networks.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Senior Channel Manager - Strategic Alliances
Palo Alto Networks
7-2022 - 5-2024
Senior Director, Canadian Partner Organization
NetApp
11-2011 - 9-2020
National Partner Account Manager
Cisco
2-2010 - 7-2022
Director, Partner Sales & Operations
Cisco
2-2010 - 11-2011
Virtual Partner Account Manager
Cisco
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Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts - BA
York University
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