Michael V.
About Michael V.
Michael V. is the Lead Program Manager for Sales Operations & Analytics at WP Engine, with extensive experience in sales analytics and strategic data management.
Lead Program Manager at WP Engine
Michael V. serves as the Lead Program Manager for Sales Operations and Analytics at WP Engine, located in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, he spearheads numerous projects for the Sales Operations team, leveraging strategic data analytics to inform leadership decisions. His work includes managing models for reporting, planning for the sales organization's needs, and overseeing the work of three to four employees.
Past Roles in Sales and Analytics
Before becoming a Lead Program Manager, Michael V. held various positions at WP Engine. From 2019 to 2022, he worked as a Program Manager in Sales Analytics, and from 2018 to 2019, he served as a Senior Account Manager. During his time as a Program Manager, he took on extracurricular projects for the Sales team, such as territory planning and rudimentary account scoring, which contributed to his advanced expertise in sales operations and data analytics.
Early Career at Google and Meta
Michael V. began his career with internships at Google as a BOLD Intern, focusing on Product Quality Operations in 2014 and Google Ad Grants in 2013. He then moved on to Meta (formerly Facebook), where he worked as an Enterprise Client Solutions Manager for Tech & Telco from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure at Meta, he managed strategic clients like Adobe, Oracle, and Salesforce and worked in the Global Sales (Enterprise) division.
Educational Background
Michael V. graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Honors and Management Information Systems. His educational background provided a strong foundation in business management and data-driven decision-making, crucial for his roles in sales operations and analytics.
Strategic Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Michael V. has made significant contributions to the organizations he has been part of. At WP Engine, he redesigned the prospecting process for the Global Account Management and Agency teams, contributing over $2 million in MRR in bookings annually. Additionally, he collaborated with Product teams on the CDN offering, presenting briefs to C-level leadership. He also partnered with Solutions Engineering and Customer Success organizations to rebuild the interaction processes for the Lead Qualification team within Salesforce.