Linville Thao

GTM Technical Lead - Identity @ RubrikX

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Rubrikex-Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, U.S.Navyex-Wells Fargo

Senior Sales Engineer with 10+ years of experience supporting Enterprise and SLED organizations in complex, high-stakes environments. Known for combining deep technical credibility with executive-level storytelling to drive measurable business outcomes.

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I operate with true skin in the game—owning the technical pre-sales motion end to end, from discovery and POV strategy to executive alignment and deal close. My focus is value-based selling: translating security risk, compliance exposure, and operational challenges into clear, actionable business impact. Consistently recognized as a top revenue producer, I’ve partnered closely with Account Executives, leadership, and customers to exceed quota, accelerate sales cycles, and build long-term trust in regulated, risk-averse markets. I thrive where the deals are complex, the stakes are real, and the outcome matters.

Career Timeline

GTM Index

  1. RUBRIKJOB
    1. GTM Tech Lead - Identity
      6M
  2. VARONISJOB
    1. Senior Sales Eng
      7Y 8M
  3. NETBRAIN TECHNOLOGIESJOB
    1. Senior Pre-Sales Network Eng
      1Y 5M
    2. Pre-Sales Network Eng
      3Y 11M
  4. SUTTER HEALTHJOB
    1. Service Desk Specialist
      4Y 1M
  5. MARE ISLAND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMYJOB
    1. Senior Network Administrator
      1Y 11M
  6. NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, CARDEROCK DIVISION, U.S.NAVYJOB
    1. DoD Program Coordinator
      3M
  7. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAYJOB
    1. Network Support
      5M
  8. WELLS FARGOJOB
    1. Customer Service Sales Rep…
      1Y 2M

Time in market 22Y 1MOpen 1Closed 8Stints 9

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  1. Job: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, U.S.Navy — DoD Program Coordinator / Database Developer · 2006-03 – 2006-06
  2. Job: Wells Fargo — Customer Service Sales Representative · 2004-07 – 2005-09
  3. Job: NetBrain Technologies Inc. — Senior Pre-Sales Network Engineer · 2017 – 2018-06
  4. Job: NetBrain Technologies Inc. — Pre-Sales Network Engineer · 2014 – 2017
  5. Job: Sutter Health — Service Desk Specialist · 2010-01 – 2014-02
  6. Job: Rubrik — GTM Tech Lead - Identity · 2026-02 – present
  7. Job: Mare Island Technology Academy — Senior Network Administrator · 2006-08 – 2008-07
  8. Job: California State University, East Bay — Network Support · 2005-09 – 2006-02
  9. Job: Varonis — Senior Sales Engineer – Enterprise & SLED · 2018-06 – 2026-02

Skills

DLPDSPMCSPMRisk-Based SellingGo-to-Market StrategyTerritory DevelopmentSenior Sales EngineerEnterprise SalesSLEDValue-based sellingTechnical SalesSecurity SalesRevenue GrowthDiscovery & QualificationMicrosoft 365AWSCompliance & Risk ManagementGovernance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)SaaSStakeholder Management

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