Gabriel Prado
About Gabriel Prado
Gabriel Prado serves as the Senior Director of Product Marketing at Cognite, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in product marketing and analysis, having held various positions at companies such as SparkCognition, National Instruments, and Capital One.
Work at Cognite
Gabriel Prado currently serves as the Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Cognite, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading product marketing strategies and initiatives within the organization. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Product Marketing at Cognite from 2020 to 2021, contributing to the development and execution of marketing plans that align with the company's objectives. His experience at Cognite spans over three years, during which he has been instrumental in enhancing the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in Product Marketing
Before joining Cognite, Gabriel Prado held several positions in product marketing. He worked at SparkCognition as the Director of Product Marketing for a brief period in 2020 and previously served as the Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at National Instruments included roles such as Sr. Corporate Pricing Analyst and Product Marketing Analyst, where he gained extensive experience in product positioning and market analysis.
Career Background
Gabriel Prado's career began in the banking sector, where he worked as a Senior Bank Teller at Capital One from 2006 to 2008. He transitioned into marketing roles, starting with an internship at Simon Property Group in 2007. Over the years, he has held various positions at National Instruments, including Technical Inside Sales Representative and Corporate Pricing Analyst. His diverse background includes experience in support engineering at LifeSize Communications and marketing communications at Freescale Semiconductor.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel Prado completed his high school education at St. Michael's Catholic Academy from 2001 to 2005. He then attended Southwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Spanish from 2005 to 2009. His educational background, combined with his extensive work experience in product marketing and corporate pricing, has equipped him with a strong foundation in both marketing strategy and business operations.
Internship Experience
Gabriel Prado has gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. Notably, he served as a Marketing Intern at Simon Property Group in 2007 and as a Marketing Communications Intern at Freescale Semiconductor in 2008. Additionally, he worked as an Academic Peer Mentor at Southwestern University, where he provided support and guidance to fellow students. These roles contributed to his professional development and understanding of marketing dynamics.