Jackie Gragnola
About Jackie Gragnola
Jackie Gragnola serves as the Director of Demand Generation and Partner Marketing at BlueCat, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in marketing roles at GitLab and other companies, she specializes in data-driven marketing strategies and enjoys various physical activities.
Work at BlueCat
Jackie Gragnola has been serving as the Director of Demand Generation and Partner Marketing at BlueCat since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that drive demand and foster partnerships. Her focus is on leveraging data-driven insights to optimize marketing campaigns and improve overall performance.
Previous Experience at GitLab
Prior to joining BlueCat, Jackie Gragnola held multiple positions at GitLab from 2018 to 2023. She started as a Marketing Program Manager and advanced to roles including Manager of Marketing Programs and Senior Manager of Marketing Campaigns and Account-Based Marketing. Throughout her tenure, she managed teams and developed marketing initiatives that contributed to GitLab's growth.
Career Background in Marketing
Jackie Gragnola's career in marketing began at Shopatron, where she worked in various roles from 2012 to 2014, including Market Research Coordinator and Marketing Operations Manager. She then transitioned to ClearSlide, serving as Demand Generation Marketing Manager and Senior Customer Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she worked at Experts Exchange as Demand Generation Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Jackie Gragnola earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She also participated in a summer study abroad program in London through the Foundation for International Education in 2011, focusing on English Literature, Astronomy, and History.
Specialization and Skills
Jackie Gragnola specializes in a data-driven approach to marketing, emphasizing full funnel metrics such as conversion rates, velocity, and cost per metrics. This focus allows her to make informed decisions that optimize marketing campaigns and drive results. Her analytical skills are complemented by her extensive experience in demand generation and partner marketing.