Michael Garrett
About Michael Garrett
Michael Garrett is the Sr. Director of East Strategic at Acceldata, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in sales and technology, having held various leadership roles at companies such as H2O.ai, Qlik, and Oracle.
Work at Acceldata
Michael Garrett has been serving as the Sr. Director, East Strategic at Acceldata since 2023. His role is based in Campbell, California, and he operates in a remote capacity. In this position, he focuses on strategic initiatives that enhance the company's presence and effectiveness in the eastern United States.
Previous Roles in Sales and Management
Before joining Acceldata, Michael Garrett held various significant positions in sales and management. He was the Regional Vice President of Sales - East at H2O.ai from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked as a Sr. Account Executive at ThoughtSpot from 2017 to 2020 and as an Enterprise Account Executive at New Relic, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. His extensive experience includes roles at Qlik, Cognos Corporation, and Pivotal Software, among others.
Education and Expertise
Michael Garrett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, where he majored in English with a focus on Business and Technical Writing, and minored in Political Science. His educational background complements his expertise in digital experience, enterprise computing, and data science techniques, including regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Michael Garrett possesses advanced skills in programming languages such as R, Python, and Java, emphasizing data science and predictive analytics. He specializes in cloud computing, big data, and machine learning, with proficiency in platforms like Hadoop and Cloud Foundry. His strong background in agile methodologies and open source technologies supports his ability to help clients navigate complex technology landscapes.
Career Background
Michael Garrett has a diverse career spanning over two decades in various roles related to sales, account management, and strategic direction. His early career included positions at Object Design and Peregrine Systems. He has also worked at Oracle as a BI Sales/Application Sales Representative and at Host Analytics, Inc. as Sales Director for the Southeast region, showcasing his extensive experience in the technology sector.