Marcelo Ferreira
About Marcelo Ferreira
Marcelo Ferreira is the CALA Sales Engineering Manager at Sandvine, with over 20 years of experience in sales management and engineering. He has a strong background in computing and telecommunications, supported by formal education and various roles in notable companies across Brazil.
Current Role at Sandvine
Marcelo Ferreira serves as the CALA Sales Engineering Manager at Sandvine, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales engineering efforts in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region. His focus includes driving sales strategies and providing technical support to enhance customer engagement and solution delivery.
Previous Experience at Sandvine
Before his current role, Marcelo worked at Sandvine as the LATAM Senior Sales Engineer from 2013 to 2018. During this five-year tenure, he contributed to the company's growth in the Latin American market by leveraging his technical expertise and sales acumen to support client needs and drive revenue.
Background in Telecommunications and Computing
Marcelo Ferreira has a strong educational background in computing and telecommunications. He studied at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education at Universidade Federal Fluminense, achieving a Lato Sensu degree in Computing and Telecommunication from 1998 to 2000, and a Professional degree in Project Management in 2002.
Career History and Roles
Marcelo has over 20 years of experience in various sales and engineering roles. He began his career at UNIABEU as ISP Engineering Manager from 1995 to 1999. He then worked at Claro Brasil as the Claro Backbone and Packet Core Security Coordinator for ten years, followed by positions at Riverbed Technology and NTT as a Senior Sales Engineer and Business Development Manager, respectively. His diverse experience spans both Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Achievements in Sales Management
Throughout his career, Marcelo Ferreira has been recognized with awards for his achievements in sales. His extensive experience in sales management, sales engineering, and business development has enabled him to focus on selling solution value directly and through channels, contributing to the success of the organizations he has been part of.