Derek Hays
About Derek Hays
Derek Hays serves as the Director of Demand Generation & Marketing Operations at Vulcan Cyber, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in technology management and marketing operations, with previous roles at organizations such as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Intel Corporation.
Current Role at Vulcan Cyber
Derek Hays serves as the Director of Demand Generation & Marketing Operations at Vulcan Cyber. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's marketing strategies and operations for three years. In this role, he focuses on enhancing demand generation through the integration of sales and marketing technologies.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Technology
Prior to his current role, Derek Hays accumulated extensive experience in marketing and technology management. He worked at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Technology Program Manager from 2009 to 2011 and later as a Product Manager in Digital Marketing & Operations from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Head of Marketing & Lead Generation at Central Logic from 2011 to 2015 and served as Director of Marketing Operations at SaltStack in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Derek Hays studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from the same institution. Additionally, he completed coursework in Database and Web Frontend at Brigham Young University - Idaho from 2020 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in marketing automation and operations.
Background in Technology Management
Derek Hays has a strong background in technology management, having worked at Intel Corporation in various roles from 1997 to 2009. His positions included Sales & Marketing Technology Program Manager and Global Technology Team Manager. This experience has equipped him with the skills to bridge the gap between technical and marketing teams effectively.
Achievements in Marketing Automation
Throughout his career, Derek Hays has demonstrated a focus on integrating sales and marketing technology with process improvements. His work in marketing automation and operations has been pivotal in enhancing demand generation efforts across the organizations he has been part of.