Jeff Stepanik
About Jeff Stepanik
Jeff Stepanik is a Territory Sales Manager at ExaGrid, specializing in backup hardware cost reduction and ransomware recovery solutions. He has extensive experience in sales management across various technology companies and holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology from Kent State University.
Current Role at ExaGrid
Jeff Stepanik serves as the Territory Sales Manager at ExaGrid, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on optimizing backup solutions by utilizing ExaGrid's scale-out architecture. This technology allows for the maintenance of a fixed-length backup window, even as data volumes increase, thereby preventing costly upgrades. He also leverages ExaGrid's disk-cache landing zone technology to improve backup and restore performance.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current position, Jeff Stepanik held several significant roles in sales management. He worked as a Regional Sales Director at Druva from 2014 to 2020, covering Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Before that, he was a Senior Account Manager at EMC from 2011 to 2014, focusing on data protection and availability solutions in the Houston, Texas area. His earlier roles include Senior Account Manager positions at Spectra Logic and Pillar Data Systems, as well as a Senior Account Executive role at SANZ.
Educational Background
Jeff Stepanik studied at Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. His studies spanned from 1985 to 1992, during which he gained foundational knowledge that has contributed to his professional development.
Expertise in Backup Solutions
Jeff Stepanik specializes in providing backup solutions that address the challenges of ransomware recovery. His focus includes reducing the costs associated with backup hardware, which is often the most significant expense in backup solutions. His expertise in this area enhances the effectiveness of the solutions he offers to clients.
Contributions to Industry Recognition
Through his work at ExaGrid and previous companies, Jeff Stepanik has contributed to the organization's reputation for innovation in storage performance optimization. His efforts have played a role in ExaGrid receiving multiple industry awards, highlighting the effectiveness of their backup solutions and technologies.