Bio

Michael Cade is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in the data protection space. He is currently serving as the Global Field CTO for a leading cloud-native and open-source data protection company. Exploring the world of Cloud-Native and OSS software and raising awareness that there is still very much a requirement to protect data and workloads within these platforms. Prior to this role, Michael held various technical roles within Veeam joining in 2013 as a Systems Engineer and then moving to the product strategy team to focus on the wider Veeam strategy of creating content and sharing within the community. A big focus for Michael has been based on 3 things, Raising Awareness, Driving Adoption and showing the Art of the possible. As a Global Field CTO: - Develop and implement the technical vision and strategy for the company's data management products. - Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in data management technology, and incorporate them into the company's product roadmap. - Collaborate with the product management team to define and prioritize product features and enhancements. - Work closely with the engineering team to ensure the successful development and delivery of high-quality products. - Act as a technical advisor to customers and partners, providing guidance and expertise on data management solutions. - Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop technical content and messaging for product marketing and sales collateral. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry partners and vendors to drive innovation and growth. - Participate in industry conferences and events to represent the company and showcase its products. A lifelong learner who is always looking for ways to improve and grow both personally and professionally.