Mike Darretta
About Mike Darretta
Mike Darretta serves as the Director of Presales Operations and Enablement at Azul, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in technology and management, having previously held roles at Red Hat and QinetiQ North America.
Current Role at Azul
Mike Darretta serves as the Director of Presales Operations and Enablement at Azul, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing pre-sales efficiency by formalizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). He collaborates with customer engagements to ensure the success of pre-sales initiatives. Additionally, he has developed a comprehensive onboarding and continuous education plan for the global pre-sales team, aiming to streamline operations and improve overall effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Red Hat
Prior to his current role, Mike Darretta worked at Red Hat for seven years, from 2014 to 2021. He held the position of Director of SLED Solutions Architecture, where he was responsible for leading architectural solutions for state and local government and education sectors. Before that, he served as a Middleware Solutions Architect at Red Hat from 2009 to 2014, contributing to the development and implementation of middleware solutions.
Background in Software Engineering
Mike Darretta has a solid background in software engineering, having worked as a Lead Software Engineer at QinetiQ North America from 2004 to 2009. In this role, he led software development projects and contributed to various engineering solutions. Earlier in his career, he also worked as a Consultant at Las Positas College for nearly a year, providing expertise in software-related projects.
Education and Qualifications
Mike Darretta earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from San Jose State University. He furthered his education by studying Business Administration and Management at Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square, where he achieved a Mini MBA. This combination of technical and business education supports his roles in technology and operations.