Da Wane Wanek
About Da Wane Wanek
Da Wane Wanek serves as the VP of Enterprise Sales at Elisity, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies such as Palo Alto Networks, Dell Inc., and McAfee.
Current Role at Elisity
Da Wane Wanek serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Elisity. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's growth and sales strategy. His role focuses on driving enterprise sales initiatives and expanding the customer base in the cybersecurity sector.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current role, Wanek held several significant positions in sales leadership. He worked at Palo Alto Networks as Director of Sales for South Central Major Accounts from 2021 to 2022. He also served as Executive Director of Sales at Dell Inc. from 2005 to 2009 and as Head of Sales for the Americas at BlackBerry AtHoc from 2022 to 2023.
Career Background in Technology Sales
Wanek has extensive experience in technology sales, having worked at McAfee as Sr. Director of Enterprise Sales from 2014 to 2021. He also held the position of Head of Enterprise Sales - West at McAfee from 2019 to 2020. His early career included roles at RLX Technologies and Scalable Software, where he served as VP Global Sales & Operations and EVP Global Sales & Marketing, respectively.
Educational Background
Wanek studied Computer Science at Lamar University from 1981 to 1984. He also attended Alvin Community College, where he studied Radio Broadcasting from 1994 to 1995. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in technology and sales.
Involvement in Industry Organizations
Wanek has participated in industry organizations, notably serving as Vice-chairman of the Compliance & Interoperability Subcommittee at the Open Compute Project Foundation from 2013 to 2014. His involvement in such organizations highlights his commitment to industry standards and collaboration.