Jason Wakeam
About Jason Wakeam
Jason Wakeam serves as the Global Sales VP and OEM at SnapLogic, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various technology companies, including Cloudera, Hortonworks, and Microsoft.
Work at SnapLogic
Jason Wakeam has been serving as the Global Sales VP and OEM at SnapLogic since 2020. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and expanding the company's presence in the market. He has a strong emphasis on integrating AI and LLM technologies into SnapLogic's offerings, particularly through the SnapGPT initiative. His leadership is aimed at enhancing the company's capabilities in the SaaS and enterprise applications sectors.
Previous Experience at Cloudera
Before joining SnapLogic, Jason Wakeam worked at Cloudera as the Head of Global Partner Sales from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to the company's growth leading up to its IPO in 2017. His role involved managing strategic partnerships and sales initiatives that aligned with Cloudera's objectives in the big data space.
Background in Business Development
Jason Wakeam has extensive experience in business development, having held various positions at notable companies. He was the RVP of Business Development at Hortonworks from 2014 to 2016, where he focused on expanding the company's market reach. Additionally, he served as VP of Business Development at SingleStore from 2018 to 2019, further solidifying his expertise in driving sales and partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Jason Wakeam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from King's University College, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He also earned an HBA in Business Administration from Ivey Business School at Western University, studying from 1993 to 1995. His educational background supports his deep understanding of SaaS economics and enterprise applications, particularly in the areas of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Achievements in Sales Leadership
Throughout his career, Jason Wakeam has successfully led strategic deals valued from $100 million to multi-billion dollars across various sectors. He has built an enterprise Industry Vertical sales team from scratch, achieving $200 million in revenue across industries such as Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Energy, Health, and Government. His leadership has been instrumental in executing strategic deal growth in AI and LLM powered integration.