Launchpad is a full-service product marketing agency focused on helping enterprise technology startups boost product marketing productivity and business impact. We are a team of expert technology marketers and go-to-market strategists focused on bringing companies and products to market in extraordinary ways. Areas if expertise:- Strategy and Planning- Positioning & Messaging- Product Launches- Content Development- Sales Enablement- Open Source Community and Education

Databricks' vision is to dramatically simplify big data processing. It was founded by the team that created and continues to drive Apache Spark, a powerful open source data processing engine built for sophisticated analytics, ease of use, and speed. Databricks offers a cloud-based integrated workspace for big data that lets users go from data ingest, to visual exploration and production jobs, making it easy to turn data into value, without the hassle of managing complex infrastructure, systems and tools. Databricks is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz and NEA.

With more than 500 customers in over 50 countries, DataStax is the database technology of choice for the world’s most innovative companies, such as Netflix, Adobe, Intuit and eBay. Based in Santa Clara, Calif., DataStax is backed by industry-leading investors including Comcast Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Meritech Capital, Premji Invest and Scale Venture Partners. For more information, visit DataStax.com or follow us @DataStax.I was responsible for driving all aspects of product marketing and sales enablement.

Identified is a SaaS-based predictive analytics company that normalizes social web data into professional intelligence. As the first product marketing hire, I was responsible for growing the team and driving all things product marketing from go-to-market planning to sales enablement.Identified was acquired by Workday in February 2014.

Extole provides a SaaS-based referral marketing platform built for marketers to amplify the passion of their own members and loyal customer base to acquire new, passionate, paying customers. Extole's customers include the world's best-known brands including Intuit, Nvidia, Kraft and GrubHub.I handled all things product marketing from go-to-market planning to sales enablement.

Mindjet provides the world's leading enterprise SaaS platform for Innovation Management for millions of users including 83% of the Fortune 100.I was the marketing business owner responsible for driving go-to-market strategy and all aspects of product marketing for Mindjet's SaaS and mobile social work management solutions.

Quest Software provides solutions for the management of databases, applications, Windows, virtualization, and more. I was the group product marketing manager for Quest Software's packaged application solutions including change management and application performance monitoring, and Java ALM solutions including Java profiling, transaction diagnostics, and release management.

eEye Digital Security provides IT security, and unified vulnerability and compliance management solutions to help organizations protect their assets in the United States and internationally.I was the direct sales representative for the central region in North America for SMB and Enterprise accounts. Established a solid understanding of direct sales strategies and tactics that have been applied to subsequent positions.Sales Performane Metrics:- Quota attainment: Q4/03 = 85%, Q1/04 = 110%, Q2/04 = 120%, Q3/04 = 85%, Q4/04 = 170%, Q1/05 = 115%, Q2/05 = 110%- Rookie of the Year 2003- President’s Club: 2003, 2004

Quest Software provides solutions for the management of databases, applications, Windows, virtualization, and more. I developed programs and content to drive lead generation and awareness for Quest’s performance diagnostics and monitoring solutions. Managed worldwide marketing campaigns and programs.

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers.I managed product messaging, brand awareness, promotions and the creation of all marketing communications for product and program launches. Also responsible for various aspects of corporate marketing ranging from managing trade shows, advertising, to collateral development to drive awareness around D-Link's leading home, SMB and Enterprise networking solutions.