Philip Wieczorek
About Philip Wieczorek
Philip Wieczorek is an Enterprise Sales Manager with extensive experience in sales and technology, currently working at MinIO. He has held various positions in notable companies, including Violin Memory, Hitachi Data Systems, and GitLab, and possesses expertise in cloud platforms, virtualization, and advanced sales methodologies.
Current Role at MinIO
Philip Wieczorek serves as the Enterprise Sales Manager at MinIO, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on driving sales initiatives and expanding the company's market presence. His responsibilities include managing enterprise customer relationships and developing strategies to enhance technology adoption.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Philip has held various sales management positions throughout his career. He worked as the Director of Sales at Violin Memory for five months in 2015 and served as the Regional Sales Manager from 2012 to 2015. He also held the position of Regional Sales Manager at Pure Storage from 2018 to 2020 and was a Senior Strategic Account Leader at GitLab Inc. from 2020 to 2024.
Sales Expertise and Methodologies
Philip possesses extensive knowledge in advanced sales methodologies, including MEDDIC, MEDDPICC, and Command of the Message (CoM). His experience spans various sectors, allowing him to implement effective sales strategies tailored to different markets. He is skilled in building partner ecosystems and identifying early adopters to drive technology adoption.
Educational Background
Philip studied at Bellevue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business. His education spanned from 1999 to 2002, providing him with a strong foundation in technology and business principles.
Technical Skills and Industry Knowledge
Philip has a background in virtualization and data center infrastructures, including software-defined storage and hyperconverged systems. He is experienced with cloud platforms such as Google GCP and Amazon AWS, and technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and Containers. His expertise also extends to DevOps, DevSecOps, AppSec, Application Security, GitOps, and CI/CD.