Vikram Rana
About Vikram Rana
Vikram Rana is the Vice President of Product and Partner Marketing at Azul, with extensive experience in product marketing and software engineering across several leading tech companies. He has held key positions at Salesforce, Pivotal Software, VMware, and Amazon Web Services, and holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration.
Current Role at Azul
Vikram Rana serves as the Vice President of Product and Partner Marketing at Azul. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's marketing strategies and partner relations in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves overseeing product marketing initiatives and enhancing partnerships to drive business growth.
Previous Experience in Product Marketing
Prior to his current role, Vikram Rana worked at Salesforce as Senior Director of Product Marketing from 2014 to 2021. He was responsible for leading product marketing efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also held positions at Pivotal Software, VMware, and Amazon Web Services, where he focused on product management and marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Vikram Rana earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He also holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from the University of Florida. His educational background supports his expertise in both engineering and business management.
Technical and Marketing Skills
Vikram Rana possesses strong skills in creating and executing training programs for partners, developers, architects, and sales teams across various geographies. He has a proven track record in delivering customer insights to senior executives through market research and business analytics, which enhances his effectiveness in product marketing.
Early Career and Software Development
Vikram Rana began his career as a software engineer, working at deNovis and Vestmark in the Greater Boston Area. He transitioned into marketing roles at major tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, where he gained experience in product management and marketing strategies. His background as an Agile software developer informs his approach to user experience and application development.