Yiphen Polcyn, Cpp
About Yiphen Polcyn, Cpp
Yiphen Polcyn is the Director of Global Pricing Operations at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in pricing and competitive analysis, having held various roles at companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Hitachi Data Systems.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Yiphen Polcyn serves as the Director of Global Pricing Operations at Hitachi Vantara, a position held since 2018. In this role, Polcyn leads a team focused on pricing strategies for the company's flagship Enterprise and Midrange storage product lines, as well as Content solutions and Hyperconverged Data Center solutions. Responsibilities include assisting Product Management and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams with operational issues related to new product releases. Polcyn's work is integral to the pricing governance and strategy within the organization.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Data Systems
Polcyn has significant experience with Hitachi Data Systems, where they worked in various capacities. From 2011 to 2015, Polcyn held the position of Senior Pricing Manager. Prior to that, Polcyn worked as a Senior Manager in Competitive Pricing Intelligence for a brief period in 2015. These roles involved developing competitive pricing strategies and analyzing market trends to inform pricing decisions.
Career at Hewlett-Packard
Yiphen Polcyn's career includes extensive experience at Hewlett-Packard, where they held multiple roles over a span of eight years. Starting as a Support Planning Engineer from 1996 to 1997, Polcyn progressed to roles such as Product Marketing Manager for Mission Critical Services and Pricing and Competitive Analyst. These positions involved responsibilities in product marketing, pricing analysis, and competitive intelligence, contributing to the company's pricing strategies and market positioning.
Education and Professional Certification
Polcyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition, Polcyn achieved the Certified Pricing Professional designation from the Professional Pricing Society in 2018. This certification reflects a commitment to professional development in pricing strategies and practices.
Contributions to Pricing Strategy and Governance
Throughout their career, Yiphen Polcyn has been involved in critical pricing strategy and governance activities. Polcyn participated in Product Gate Reviews and Pricing Governance Board activities, driving approvals for pricing strategies and positioning. Additionally, Polcyn provided recommendations for optimal pricing-level decision-making based on thorough market, competitive, and financial analyses.