Director of Training,
Data & Analytics
Dear Hiring Manager,
Let me state unequivocally that I will be very successful as your Director
Of Training. Have very detailed evidence to share and support what I have
accomplished while leading Sun Microsystems, Inc and Digital Equipment
Corporation Educational Services marketing groups.
Educational core competencies include; Information Technology and
executive educational product strategic planning, course definition,
certification, building an outsourced delivery network, pricing and
product management and product marketing.
Re-engineering existing Educational Services marketing for quick and
incremental revenue growth has been core to my success. Customer and
channel partner educational services experience includes new product,
program development, re-engineering of their portfolio positioning,
pricing and go to market sales and sales and delivery channels.
At Sun Microsystems, Inc and Digital Equipment Corporation led Worldwide
and Americas Customer Educational Services teams that had responsibilities
for product roadmaps, pricing, programs, channels and direct marketing
that drove 44% of division's revenue.
Given the opportunity am very confident that I will make a significant
impact to future portfolio, marketing program and revenue growth. You can
contact me by e-mail at ******@*****.*** or telephone phone at 617-320-
8420.
Thanks,
John J. O'Brien
Vice President
Chaperon LLC
John J. O'Brien
39 Saw Mill Road ( Stow, MA 01775 ( Cell: 617-***-**** (
******@*****.***
Director or Senior Manager, Educational Services
. Led Sun's multi-billion dollar IT services portfolio product marketing to
double digit revenue growth.
. Recognized for product management innovation, product marketing,
excellent leadership, channel development, direct selling and go to
market execution.
. Information Technology Educational Services Sales & Marketing at Sun,
Digital and Xerox
Marketing & Sales Strategic Planning, Market & Competitive
Intelligence, Sales, Product Management and Direct
Products & Services Marketing
Information Technology Consulting, Support and
IT Technology Managed Services; Education - sales, management and
technical product management
Server, Storage, Software - Cloud Computing,
Security, Virtualization & Open Source
Professional Experience
Chaperon LLC, 2009 - present
Sun Microsystems Inc., 1995 - 2009
Digital Equipment Corporation, 1987 - 1995
Chaperon LLC - Louisville, CO 2009 -
present Chaperon, LLC, offers unique software technology
solutions that protect and manage source code Intellectual Property (IP) at
every stage of the software development life cycle (SDLC) - no matter where
it travels or who is working on it.
Vice President, Channel Programs June 2009 to present
Major Accomplishments:
. Building partner relationships with world's leading Intellectual Property
(IP) Security Escrow Providers
Sun microsystems, inc. - Marlboro, MA 1995 - 2009
$13 Billion-dollar company providing network computing infrastructure
solutions including computer servers, software, storage and services.
Worldwide Strategic Marketing Manager, November 2006 to May 2009
Sun Services Division -
Primary mission was to provide Sun customers with server, storage and
software services through professional, managed, support (maintenance) and
education and training services.
Major Accomplishments:
. Built product management market & competitive opportunity assessment and
portfolio recommendations for all new data center service introductions
including Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Security, Open Source
Software, and Remote Operation Services.
Worldwide Product Manager, December 2004 to November 2006
Cloud (Utility) Computing -
Major Accomplishments:
. Services Marketing Architect for 1st Sun Cloud (Utility) Infrastructure
Services.
. Marketing and product planning for both server and storage cloud
services.
Americas Product Manager, August 1996 to November 2004
Support Services -
Major Accomplishments:
. Grew revenue from $.7B to $2B in seven years by improving contract
revenue, migration to premium services, developing ancillary services and
go to market programs.
. Led $2B annuity Support Service business.
. Managed ten person Americas marketing team.
Americas Marketing Manager, August 1995 to August 2004
Educational Services -
Major Accomplishments:
. Senior Marketing Manager led $50M Educational Services Marketing group.
. Re-engineered Sun Educational Services direct marketing, growing revenue
29% in 1st twelve months.
. Developed and grew 1st Education as a Service annuity based services
portfolio.
digital equipment corporation - Maynard, MA 1987 - 1995
Digital Educational Services -
Primary mission was to provide IT customers with technical education and
training. Helped companies turn their IT staff potential into performance.
Worldwide Marketing Director (Interim),
Major Accomplishments:
. Directed Worldwide Marketing strategy for $120M business.
. Delivered $58M revenue via catalog direct/e-marketing channel
. Managed a $3.5M marketing budget and eight direct reports
Professional Development
. SunU, Digital, Xerox Executive Development
. Six Sigma Training
. Professional Selling Skills
. Captain, Medical Services Corps, US Army
Education
northeastern university - Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science,
. Major: Finance
References and prior history upon request