Gytis Barzdukas

About Gytis Barzdukas

ENTREPRENEURIAL PRODUCT and BUSINESS LEADER accomplished in SaaS, collaboration solutions, backup and cloud infrastructure, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), security software, and climate and sustainability. Demonstrated success in establishing and transforming businesses, developing innovative monetization models, and executing on effective demand generation programs. Exceptional people manager who maximizes talents and builds high performing organizations. Strong verbal and written communicator. Team player. SPECIALTIES: SaaS | IaaS | PaaS | Cloud | Microservices | Edge Computing | Monetization | Pricing | Packaging | Billing Systems | IoT | Blockchain | Digital Transformation | Big Data | Analytics | Machine Learning | Renewables | Distributed Energy Resource Management | AI | Identity Management | Collaboration | Backup | Electronic Commerce | Billing | Payment Systems | Enterprise Software | SMB | Public Relations | Analyst Relations | Value Propositions | Perception Change MarketingAuthorized to work in the European Union

Experience

1. Chief of Staff to Chief Development Officer

   Cohesity

   Dec 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Led post-merger integration of 1,800+ engineers across cybersecurity and data protection- Unified engineering strategy, capital planning, and performance metrics- Artificial Intelligence Change Agent for the company\'s engineering organization- Partnered with HR and Finance to align org design, compensation, and fiscal planning- Enabled rapid execution of new product initiatives post-acquisition.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Master of Public Policy, International Policy Analysis

• University of Michigan

  B.A., Political Science, Russian and East European Studies

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & International Business

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Account Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Positioning
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Business Development
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Program Management
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Integration
• Competitive Analysis
• Leadership
• Saas
• Sharepoint
• Cloud Computing
• Business Intelligence
• Product Marketing
• Partner Management
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Product Planning
• Analyst Relations
• Marketing Strategy