Dan Sanicola
About Dan Sanicola
Dan Sanicola is the Vice President, Director of Ebook Production and Operations at Penguin Random House in New York, NY.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Dan Sanicola currently holds the position of Vice President, Director of Ebook Production and Operations at Penguin Random House in New York, NY. In this role, he oversees ebook production processes and operations, focusing on enhancing efficiency and quality in digital content delivery.
Previous Roles in Digital Asset Management
Before his current role, Sanicola served as Executive Director, Digital Assets at Penguin Random House from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he worked as the Director of Digital Assets at Penguin Group USA for eight years. During his tenure, he led initiatives to integrate digital asset management systems, significantly streamlining ebook production workflows and contributing to the company's digital transition.
Early Career and Technical Experience
Dan Sanicola began his career at TradeArbed, Inc. as a Sales Associate in the Long Products Division from 1998 to 2000. He then moved to Arcelor Americas, LLC., where he worked as an SAP & Lotus Notes Developer for five years. These roles provided him with valuable technical and operational experience that he later applied to his positions in digital asset management and ebook production.
Educational Background in Economics and Business Management
Sanicola holds a BA in Economics from Penn State University, earned between 1996 and 1998. He also holds an AA in Business Management from Brookdale Community College, completed between 1994 and 1996. His academic background in economics and business management provided a strong foundation for his strategic roles in digital publishing.
Contributions to Ebook Production and Digital Asset Management
Throughout his career, Dan Sanicola has made significant contributions to ebook production and digital asset management. He implemented innovative ebook production techniques at Penguin Random House, reducing production time and costs. Additionally, he played a key role in the industry's transition from physical to digital formats and contributed to the development of industry standards for digital asset management.