Mike Woods
About Mike Woods
Mike Woods serves as the Vice President of Sales at Denodo, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales and data management, having previously held various positions at Teradata for over a decade.
Work at Denodo
Mike Woods has served as Vice President of Sales at Denodo since 2020. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he has been instrumental in driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market presence. His role involves overseeing sales operations and managing client relationships, focusing on promoting Denodo's data virtualization solutions. His experience in the field enables him to deliver effective real-time data solutions to business users.
Previous Experience at Teradata
Before joining Denodo, Mike Woods worked at Teradata for a total of 16 years in various sales roles. He served as Area Vice President of Sales from 2016 to 2020, overseeing operations in the Midwest and Canada. Prior to that, he held the position of Sales Region Director from 2009 to 2016 and worked as an Account Executive for Walgreens from 2004 to 2009. His extensive experience at Teradata contributed to his expertise in centralized security and governance of unified data.
Education and Expertise
Mike Woods holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Dayton, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, completing his studies from 1982 to 1986. His educational background supports his expertise in data virtualization, which integrates enterprise data across disparate systems, and enhances his ability to deliver real-time data solutions.
Background
Mike Woods has a robust background in sales and data management, with a career spanning over two decades. His work has focused on sales leadership and data solutions, particularly in the context of centralized security and governance. His experience across different roles in Teradata has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the data landscape, which he applies in his current position at Denodo.