Paul Morrissey
About Paul Morrissey
Paul Morrissey serves as the Director of Product Management for Hybrid Cloud and Modern Apps at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2015. With a background in product management and marketing across various technology companies, he specializes in building organic software products and driving effective sales tools and training.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Paul Morrissey has been with Hitachi Vantara since 2012, currently serving as the Director of Product Management for Hybrid Cloud and Modern Apps. In this role, he focuses on building organic software products and solution reference pattern designs that integrate products from Hitachi One and partner portfolios. He also drives awareness through social outreach and blogs, educating marketing teams with messaging that supports partners, customers, and sellers. His responsibilities include engaging engineering and technology partners to ensure timely launches of enterprise products and delivering effective sales tools and training programs.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his tenure at Hitachi Vantara, Paul Morrissey held several product management roles. He worked at Stage 4 Solutions as a Senior Product Management/Product Marketing Consultant from 2011 to 2012. Before that, he spent four years at Pillar Data Systems as a Senior Strategic Product Manager for Enterprise Data Protection and Network Storage & Software. He also served as a Senior Strategic Product Manager at Brocade Communications, where he contributed to the Brocade Files Division.
Technical Background and Education
Paul Morrissey studied at the University of Limerick, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering. His educational background provides him with a strong technical foundation that complements his extensive experience in product management. He possesses fast knowledge acquisition skills and a strong technical background in leadership, which aids him in driving product innovation and market strategy.
Skills in Marketing and Sales Enablement
Paul has a strong focus on enabling sellers with quality marketing and sales enablement deliverables. He emphasizes a detail-oriented approach to customer expectations and possesses crisp writing skills that enhance communication. His collaborative interpersonal skills allow him to build knowledge dashboards and conduct market segment needs analysis, ensuring that products meet market demands and customer needs effectively.
Career Progression and Roles
Paul Morrissey's career spans over three decades, beginning at Amdahl as a Senior Competitive Analyst/System Developer and Application Customer Consultant from 1991 to 2001. He then transitioned to Fujitsu Softek/Softek Storage Solutions as a Technical Product Marketing & Alliance Manager from 2001 to 2004. His diverse roles across various companies have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product management and marketing in the technology sector.