IT sales professional Jennifer Simic Rucker has been named account director for services by Microsoft.
Rucker’s most recent role was with Exabeam as regional sales director for SLED in the West.
“I couldn’t be happier to join the Microsoft team,” Rucker told Techwire. “I am excited to partner with our government clients to provide services and solutions across our platforms that will bring digital transformation, innovation and citizen engagement to solve the complex challenges of today.”
Before her affiliation with Exabeam, Rucker worked in sales for Oracle, FireEye, EMC, Gartner and e.Republic. She states in her LinkedIn profile that her specialties include enterprise software, partner management, sales management and strategic partnerships.
“We are pleased to have Jennifer join the Microsoft team,” said Mark Fellows, Microsoft’s client director for state and local government in California. "Jennifer has a proven track record of success working with her clients, especially in all things security. At Microsoft, her knowledge will be leveraged across all our products, helping the state drive adoption of the technologies they own direct with Microsoft or through our vast partner network in Sacramento.”
Rucker, who lives in the Sacramento area, graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management.
