Neil Patel

Product Marketing @ Zscaler | Data & AI Security | GTM & Positioning

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Most companies don't struggle with building great products. They struggle with explaining them. I lead product marketing at the intersection of AI, data security, and cloud, helping organizations turn complex technologies into clear business value. My focus is simple: connect product to revenue by aligning product strategy, market needs, and go-to-market execution around a story customers understand and buy. Over the last decade, I've helped build and scale product marketing in high-growth cybersecurity and enterprise software companies. I'm drawn to emerging markets where strong positioning, clear narratives, and disciplined execution create real separation. My experience spans AI security, data security, privacy, cloud security, and SaaS. Whether launching products, shaping category narratives, enabling sales teams, or engaging analysts, I enjoy bringing clarity to complex problems and translating technical innovation into market impact. Focus Areas • Product & Solution Marketing Leadership • AI Security, Data Security & Cloud • Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution • Messaging, Positioning & Narrative • Analyst Relations & Market Strategy • Sales Enablement & Deal Strategy • Pricing, Packaging & Portfolio Strategy • Competitive Intelligence

Experience

  • Director, Product Marketing - Data & AI Security at Zscaler
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • BigID ()
    • Senior Director, Head of Global Product Marketing
      Aug 2023 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Built and scaled the global product marketing function across product, solutions, and partner marketing. Lead a high-performing team responsible for messaging, positioning, competitive intelligence, analyst relations, and full-funnel GTM strategy across AI, data security, and privacy solutions.

    • Director of Product Marketing
      Sep 2021 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Tanium ()
    • Senior Product Marketing Manager
      Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs

    • Product Marketing Manager
      Sep 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs

  • Cisco ()
    • Senior Product Manager
      Sep 2015 - Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

    • Product Manager
      Sep 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr

  • Intel Corporation ()
    • Senior Financial Analyst
      Sep 2009 - Aug 2012 · 3 yrs

    • Corporate Finance Analyst
      Sep 2007 - Aug 2009 · 2 yrs