Director, Field CTO

Akamai Technologies

Leading Cloud Computing engagement efforts in APJ region as a key voice for Akamai's Cloud Compute story. Partnering with sales teams to relay customer feedback into product development.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇸🇬 SingaporeLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cloud Computing and Edge Computing, with a strong ability to engage with customers and stakeholders to drive product strategy and community development. Proven experience in leading teams and evangelizing technology initiatives within the cloud computing sector.

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Cloud Computing ExpertiseEdge Computing ModelsCloud & Edge SecurityNext-Gen AI UnderstandingTeam Building & Management

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Hard Skills

Cloud ComputingEdge ComputingCloud SecurityAI InferenceProduct StrategyProduct DevelopmentCommunity EngagementStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationPublic Relations

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam DevelopmentCross-Functional Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Cloud Computing CommunityProduct RoadmapsIndustry TrendsCustomer EngagementSales Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead our efforts to engage with the Cloud Computing Community in the APJ region
Be a key voice in telling our comprehensive Cloud Compute story to customers
Partner with our sales teams to bring the voice of the customer back into the Product Development organization
Operate as a focal point for compute products within the region and assisting with Sales efforts
Develop a community of customers across the region that will provide feedback on Product Roadmaps and assist decisions
Lead specific engagements with journalists and Industry Analysts in support of the PR/AR teams
Speak at events to discuss both industry trends within cloud computing as well as the Akamai Product Portfolio
Educate the region's customer facing organizations on emerging trends within the Cloud Computing space

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, another related field or its equivalent
Enjoy working cross-functionally with field teams, customers and partners to drive product strategy
Be an expert in Cloud computing and emerging Edge Computing models
Cloud & Edge Security: Knowledge of securing diverse workloads across hybrid and edge environments
Next-Gen AI: Understanding of how AI inference leverages the edge for performance
Have experience evangelizing and driving technology initiatives in the wider cloud computing community
Possess an executive presence and the ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Have experience building, managing and developing high performing teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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