In any industry the availability to scale to meet demand is paramount. Having a technology infrastructure in place to do so could be the difference between success and failure. Cloud services are designed to fulfill this exact need. However, organizations that make this realization and shift their resources face many questions: what type of cloud best matches our needs? How do we know which services we need? Should we choose on-premises, public, or a hybrid cloud? Finding answers – or even knowing if you’re asking the right questions – can seem daunting.
Dena is an accomplished technology executive who has dedicated her entire career to the channel ecosystem. Beginning as an entry-level sales representative at Ingram Micro, she has since held progressive leadership roles at renowned organizations such as Sun Microsystems, Hitachi Data Systems, NetApp, Pure Storage, and now Amazon Web Services (AWS). The wealth of experience she has acquired across these prestigious companies has provided her with invaluable insights into effectively enabling partners to expand their business profitably. In her current position at AWS, Dena leads a team of seasoned Partner Development Managers who are responsible for the strategic development, marketing, and sales activities with the company’s most influential partners across the Americas region. Under her guidance, the AWS partner ecosystem has experienced significant growth over the past 2.5 years, and Dena remains steadfast in her commitment to driving continued channel expansion. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dena is a devoted family person. She is married to Tom, and together they enjoy spending time with their four children and two grandchildren at their home in Dana Point, California
