David Bayer
About David Bayer
David Bayer serves as the Vice President of Product Marketing & Program Management at Valimail, where he focuses on automating customer journeys and driving product-led growth. He has extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies, including ABBYY, Symantec, and the Cognitive Computing Consortium.
Current Role at Valimail
David Bayer serves as the Vice President of Product Marketing & Program Management at Valimail, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on creating a holistic product vision and go-to-market strategy that integrates automation and intelligent technologies. His work aims to connect business information to business value, emphasizing the importance of identity-secured messaging technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Cognitive Computing Consortium
Before joining Valimail, David Bayer was the Executive Director at Cognitive Computing Consortium from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he operated in both Boston, MA, and San Francisco, CA. His leadership contributed to advancing the understanding and application of cognitive computing technologies.
Experience at ABBYY
David Bayer worked at ABBYY as the Vice President of the Text Analytics Business Unit from 2014 to 2018. Based in Milpitas, CA, he played a key role in developing text analytics solutions, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the field.
Background in Marketing and Product Management
David Bayer has a robust background in marketing and product management, having held significant positions at various companies. He was the Head of Product Marketing for eDiscovery at Symantec from 2012 to 2013 and served as Vice President of Marketing & Alliance Development at Stratify, Inc. from 2001 to 2010. His experience spans multiple industries, including enterprise software and information governance.
Education and Specialization
David Bayer studied at Brandeis University and Boston University, focusing on History and Sociology. His educational background complements his specialization in automating integrated customer journeys and driving product-led growth. He has expertise in agile development, AI/ML, SaaS, and cognitive computing, which informs his strategic approach in product marketing.