Riz Alvi, MBA
About Riz Alvi, MBA
Riz Alvi, MBA, is the Senior Director of Growth and Partner Marketing at CoreStack, with extensive experience in marketing roles at various companies including Edifecs and Microsoft.
Current Role at CoreStack
Riz Alvi currently holds the position of Senior Director of Growth and Partner Marketing at CoreStack. In this role, Alvi is responsible for developing and executing growth strategies and managing partner marketing initiatives. His work involves driving the company's growth metrics and enhancing partnerships to ensure sustainable business development. Alvi is based in the United States and contributes to the company's overall strategic vision in marketing.
Professional Experience at Edifecs
Prior to his current role at CoreStack, Riz Alvi held multiple positions at Edifecs. He served as the Director of Marketing with a focus on Healthcare Payer and Provider Marketing in Bellevue, WA. He also worked as a Senior Program Manager in Marketing Strategy Management from 2011 to 2016. His tenure at Edifecs involved implementing marketing strategies and leading initiatives that contributed to the company's marketing objectives.
Consultant and Manager Roles at Microsoft
Riz Alvi has an extensive background working with Microsoft in various capacities. As a Senior Marketing Manager for Interoperability Solutions, he consulted through the company for six months from 2009 to 2010. He also contributed to Bing Search as part of Computational Instant Answers through Pointmarc for seven months in 2008. Additionally, Alvi served as a Senior Business Analyst for Paid Search Revenue Optimization via Derflan Consulting from 2007 to 2008. Furthermore, he was a Virtualization Solutions Marketing Consultant for the US BMO team from 2007 to 2011 in Bellevue, WA.
Educational Background
Riz Alvi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Washington. His educational focus was on Marketing and Marketing Management. This formal background has equipped him with the essential skills and knowledge for his various roles in marketing strategy, business development, and leadership in both startup environments and large corporations.
Key Achievements and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Riz Alvi has been recognized for numerous accomplishments. He played a key role in a company's acquisition that resulted in a 15-fold increase in valuation from $300 million to $3 billion. He successfully led growth teams in both startups and Fortune 500 companies, contributing to double-digit revenue growth year-over-year. Additionally, he was instrumental in setting up a Project Management Office (PMO) which resulted in timely product releases and accurate revenue forecasting. Alvi has received multiple spot bonuses for generating high-quality leads and was awarded for best budget management, illustrating his financial acumen and marketing operation skills. His leadership and mentorship also led to an 80% reduction in team attrition rates, highlighting his strong team-building abilities.