Bio

I'm a multi-skilled tech professional with a broad perspective on the data and analytics market, now leading industry marketing for Cloudera. I've worked in marketing and communications at other data tech companies in Silicon Valley for the last few years, and prior to that, worked as a tech journalist and marketer in the Boston area. I have a unique understanding of the market for data analytics, data management and business applications. Core skills: - Communicating. Articulate presenter and spokesperson in interviews, presentations, briefings, etc. - Writing/editing, many flavors of hands-on content development. - Marketing and communications strategy development and execution. - Market research, analysis and commentary; synthesizing information from multiple sources - Messaging and product positioning; Brainstorming, creative thinking - Managing teams, leading projects, meeting deadlines - Budget management, metrics, reporting and tracking - Well-versed in Pragmatic Marketing concepts; basic Agile As a startup aficionado, I've worn a lot of hats, working as both an individual contributor, VP or cook, cleaner, driver...whatever is needed is move the needle. I'm experienced at organizing teams and communicating fluently across organizations and market stakeholders including IT/development professionals, business execs, press, analysts, investors, boards and others. Perhaps more importantly, I bring a positive, curious, can-do attitude to every project, job and to life itself: I am involved, intrigued and inspired by the possibilities!