Melissa Caress
About Melissa Caress
Melissa Caress is a Channel Account Manager at Code42, specializing in employee file movement monitoring and insider risk management. She has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the technology sector, including positions at Ivanti, Novell, and Symantec.
Work at Code42
Melissa Caress has been serving as a Channel Account Manager at Code42 since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing channel partnerships and driving sales strategies within the Greater Salt Lake City Area. Her responsibilities include managing relationships with channel partners and ensuring the effective implementation of Code42's data security solutions. Melissa's expertise in monitoring employee file movement across various platforms contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Caress studied Communications at Boise State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 1997 to 1999. She also attended Brigham Young University - Idaho. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing and mitigating insider risk while promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. Melissa specializes in improving detection, investigation, and response capabilities related to data exfiltration risks.
Background
Melissa Caress has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in channel management and sales operations. Prior to her current role at Code42, she worked at Ivanti as a Team Lead - Channel Manager from 2013 to 2019. Her career also includes positions at Symantec, Novell, and 1E, where she developed skills in managing channel sales and marketing programs. Melissa's early career included roles in sales operations and project management at Novell.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Melissa Caress has focused on addressing the challenges organizations face in maintaining data protection across various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. She has worked on replacing legacy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools with more effective solutions. Melissa aims to create a risk-aware culture that ensures security while fostering innovation and collaboration within organizations.