David Serna
About David Serna
David Serna is a Strategic Account Executive at AtScale, where he engages with global partners and contributes to the implementation of advanced data solutions. He has held various roles in business development and demand generation at companies like DataRobot and Turbonomic, and co-hosts the Real People Podcast.
Current Role at AtScale
David Serna serves as a Strategic Account Executive at AtScale, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he engages with global partners, including Amazon, Snowflake, and Microsoft, to drive strategic initiatives. He contributes to the implementation of AtScale's universal semantic layer, which facilitates seamless data analysis across various platforms without the need for data movement. His efforts also include simplifying SQL queries by 76%, thereby enhancing efficiency for business analysts and data scientists.
Previous Experience at DataRobot
David Serna held multiple roles at DataRobot from 2017 to 2021. He began as a Sales representative covering the USA, Latin America, Spain, and Portugal for two years. He then transitioned to the role of Director of Demand Generation from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on driving demand for DataRobot's solutions. Following this, he served as Channel Director for the NY/NJ region from 2021 to 2022, contributing to channel strategy and partner engagement.
Background in Business Development
David Serna's career includes significant experience in business development. He worked at Turbonomic as a Business Development Representative for five months in 2014. He later returned to Turbonomic in various roles, including Sales for Latin America from 2016 to 2017 and Channel Partner Manager in 2015. His experience in these positions provided him with a strong foundation in sales and partner management.
Education and Academic Background
David Serna studied at Bentley University from 2010 to 2014, where he completed a four-year degree. Additionally, he studied at USP - Universidade de São Paulo, focusing on Marketing, Global Perspectives, Economics, and Portuguese. His study abroad experience in 2014 lasted for 11 months, enhancing his global perspective and understanding of diverse markets.
Podcast Co-Host Role
Since 2023, David Serna has been a Podcast Co-Host for the Real People Podcast. In this role, he engages with various topics and discussions, contributing to the podcast's content and outreach efforts. His involvement in the podcast reflects his interest in communication and sharing insights within the industry.