Andrei Matei
About Andrei Matei
Andrei Matei is the Sales Engineering Sr. Manager at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in cloud computing and sales engineering.
Professional Title and Current Role
Andrei Matei serves as the Sales Engineering Sr. Manager at WP Engine, located in Austin, Texas. His role involves overseeing the sales engineering team, focusing on integrating technical solutions with business strategy, and guiding pre-sales technical engagements.
Career at WP Engine
Andrei Matei has held multiple roles at WP Engine, reflecting a progression of responsibilities. He began as a Senior Sales Engineer and later took on roles such as Product Manager, Principal Sales Engineer, and Sales Engineering Manager. As of now, he leads as the Sales Engineering Sr. Manager. His tenure at WP Engine spans from 2013 to the present, showcasing a steady career trajectory within the company.
Previous Employment
Before joining WP Engine, Andrei Matei amassed extensive experience in cloud computing environments with notable companies. His roles varied from Senior Cloud Sales Engineer and Subject Matter Expert at Rackspace Hosting, to Senior Sales Engineer positions at AppFog and Hewlett-Packard. His career also includes positions such as Marketing Lead and Chief Technical Architect at earlier stages.
Educational Background
Andrei Matei holds a B.B.A in Information Systems from The University of Texas at San Antonio, completed in 2005. He also studied Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin from 1999 to 2002. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in technical and engineering roles.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
Andrei Matei has demonstrated advanced hands-on experience in deploying High-Availability Cloud environments. His technical specializations include Rackspace Cloud, HP Cloud, Amazon Web Services product suites, OpenStack, and advanced Linux/BSD deployments. He is also skilled in technical consulting, training, marketing, and documentation, with a strong focus on cloud computing technologies and industry trends.