Jay Upton
About Jay Upton
Jay Upton serves as the Vice President of Commercial Experience at Trellix, where he manages the division's profit and loss while overseeing product and service development. He has extensive experience in technology and business solutions, having held leadership roles at companies such as Catalina USA, Verizon, and Nielsen.
Current Role at Trellix
Jay Upton serves as the Vice President of Commercial Experience at Trellix, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the development and delivery of innovative products and services tailored for both business customers and internal teams. Upton is responsible for managing the full profit and loss (P&L) of the Commercial Experience division, ensuring that the strategic objectives align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Catalina USA
Before joining Trellix, Upton worked at Catalina USA as Vice President of Technology from 2019 to 2022. Based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area, he focused on DevOps and ERP solutions during his three-year tenure. His leadership in technology initiatives contributed to the company's operational efficiency and technological advancements.
Career Background at Verizon and Nielsen
Upton has extensive experience in technology leadership roles. He served as Executive Director of Large Business Solutions at Verizon from 1998 to 2006. Later, he worked at Nielsen, where he held multiple positions, including SVP of Technology for Global Enterprise Platforms from 2016 to 2019 and VP of Application Development and Service Assurance from 2014 to 2016. His roles at Nielsen involved overseeing critical technology functions and driving enterprise-level solutions.
Education and Certifications
Jay Upton studied at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he focused on Emerging Technologies and earned the Certified Technologist designation. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis on Research Statistics from the University of Maryland. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and business performance optimization.
Leadership and Innovation
Upton is recognized for fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation within his teams. He has a proven track record in driving digital transformations and managing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence and integration. His passion for researching the latest technologies positions him as a leader committed to enhancing business performance and customer satisfaction.