Ross Millenacker
About Ross Millenacker
Ross Millenacker is a Senior Product Manager at Delphix, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in product management and engineering, with previous roles at Autodesk and Cisco, and holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Delphix
Ross Millenacker has been employed at Delphix as a Senior Product Manager since 2018. In this role, he has led the development and launch of the Data Control Tower, which serves as Delphix's Integration Layer (API Gateway), focusing on automation use cases and API standards. He has also advanced the Delphix SaaS Admin app by integrating a central Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system and a comprehensive reporting framework. Additionally, he has played a key role in evolving Delphix's database ingestion capabilities for SQL Server, ASE, and Postgres PaaS. Millenacker has established and enforced product lifecycle and data governance policies, including product deprecation and End-of-Life policies, and enhanced product security through the implementation of critical security controls such as LDAP/Active Directory integration and OAuth2.
Previous Experience at Autodesk
Prior to joining Delphix, Ross Millenacker worked at Autodesk in two capacities. From 2015 to 2017, he served as a Product Manager for Fusion Lifecycle, a Cloud Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Before that, he was a Business Manager for the Autodesk Developer Platform (Forge) for nine months in 2017. His experience at Autodesk contributed to his expertise in product management and development within the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Ross Millenacker holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, where he studied Management of Innovation and Product Design Track from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, obtained between 2004 and 2007. His diverse educational background supports his capabilities in product management and innovation.
Recognition and Awards
In Q3 2021, Ross Millenacker received the Ascent Award at Delphix, a company-wide recognition that honors employees who exemplify the company's values. This acknowledgment reflects his contributions and commitment to the organization during his tenure.
Early Career and Internships
Ross Millenacker began his career as a Residential Adviser at UC Santa Cruz from 2005 to 2006. He also gained experience as a Product Manager Intern at Cisco in 2014, where he worked for three months in San Jose, California. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in management and product development.