Manny Tayas
About Manny Tayas
Manny Tayas is the SVP of Sales, North America at project44, with over 25 years of experience in sales and business development, particularly in software sales in the federal sector.
Title and Current Role
Manny Tayas currently holds the position of Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales for North America at project44. He has been with the company since January 2020, focusing on driving sales strategies and expanding the market presence of project44 across North America.
Past Work Experience
Before his current role at project44, Manny Tayas worked as Vice President, East at Acquia for 8 months in 2019. Prior to that, he served as Area Vice President, East Enterprise at Acquia from 2014 to 2019. His earlier positions include Sales Director roles at HP Software, where he managed federal civilian accounts and ALM products from 2007 to 2014. Manny began his career in sales and business development at Systinet, where he worked on federal civilian sales and as a Solutions Architect.
Educational Background
Manny Tayas studied Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He attended the institute from 1987 to 1991, gaining a solid technical foundation that he later transitioned into a successful career in sales and management.
Experience in Software Sales
With over 25 years of experience in sales and business development, Manny Tayas has a robust background in software sales. He has held various roles at HP Software, specializing in ALM and SOA products. His expertise includes managing federal sector accounts and navigating the complexities of software sales in highly regulated environments. Manny's career has been marked by his ability to drive growth and establish strong client relationships.
Career Transition from Technical to Sales Leadership
Manny Tayas has a unique career trajectory that began with technical roles and evolved into sales leadership. His early positions included being a Software Engineer at Hyperdesk and later moving to product management and development leadership roles at !hey inc. Over the years, he transitioned to sales roles, where he demonstrated significant proficiency, ultimately leading to high-level positions such as Vice President and Senior Vice President.