Melissa K Smith

Melissa K. Smith is a recognized figure in the cybersecurity industry with over 18 years of experience in leadership roles at Cloud Providers, VARs, Distribution Partners, and MSSPs. She currently serves as Vice President, Technology Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives at SentinelOne, where she leads the company’s efforts to identify and secure high-impact partnerships that deliver outcomes for customers and oversees the company’s OEM business.

Prior to joining SentinelOne, Melissa served as Head of Strategy & Partnerships at Google Cloud, where she was responsible for guiding the evolution of strategic partnerships across cloud security. Previously, she led partnerships for Mandiant, cultivating a diverse ecosystem, focused on mission-driven solutions and integrations. Melissa is also a highly experienced startup executive with a proven track record of taking immature programs and offerings to market, as well as influencing exits and acquisitions.