Wayne Slater
About Wayne Slater
Wayne Slater is the Director of Product Marketing at Poka Inc. in Montreal, Quebec, with extensive experience in product marketing and sales across various technology companies.
Work at Poka
Wayne Slater serves as the Director of Product Marketing at Poka Inc. since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In this role, he focuses on developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Prior to joining Poka, Wayne Slater held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at Carlisle Technology from 2013 to 2017. During his tenure, he achieved a 17% year-over-year growth in inside sales. He also worked at Prophix Software as Director of Product Marketing from 2019 to 2023, where he contributed to a 40% year-over-year cloud revenue growth.
Education and Expertise
Wayne Slater studied Media Studies at Mohawk College, where he earned a Diploma from 1988 to 1990. He completed his secondary education at Barton Secondary from 1983 to 1988. His educational background supports his extensive experience in product marketing and sales across various technology companies.
Authorship and Publications
Wayne Slater authored 'Clusters for Dummies' in 2009, which addresses commodity computing technology for compute-intensive challenges. He also wrote 'Food Traceability for Dummies' in 2014, serving as a primer on traceability research and preparation. These publications reflect his expertise in technology and marketing.
Achievements in Product Marketing
Throughout his career, Wayne Slater has achieved significant milestones in product marketing. He played a key role in tripling the market cap at Hummingbird Communications and facilitated a 25% year-over-year growth at Platform Computing through effective go-to-market strategies. His strategic initiatives have consistently driven revenue growth across various organizations.