Steve Nakata
About Steve Nakata
Steve Nakata is the Chief Architect at The Pedowitz Group, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in technical marketing and system integration, with a background in engineering and business administration.
Current Role at The Pedowitz Group
Steve Nakata serves as the Chief Architect at The Pedowitz Group, a position he has held since 2008. In this role, he focuses on system integration and revenue marketing architecture. His expertise contributes to the development of marketing automation solutions, enhancing the company's offerings in the digital marketing space. Based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, Nakata has played a significant role in shaping the technical direction of the organization.
Previous Experience in Technology and Marketing
Steve Nakata has a diverse background in technology and marketing. He worked at Ping Identity as Director of Technical Marketing from 2004 to 2008, where he managed marketing strategies for identity solutions. Prior to that, he held various positions at Tivoli, including Manager of Field Communications and Product Manager, from 1997 to 2000. His experience also includes a role as a Senior Product Marketing Engineer at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) from 1994 to 1997 and as an Engineer at General Dynamics in 1986.
Educational Background
Steve Nakata studied at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration. He also attended The University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in technical marketing and system architecture.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Steve Nakata possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role. He has experience implementing Web single sign-on (SSO) solutions using technologies such as PingFederate and SAML. Additionally, he is proficient in managing CRM systems, including Salesforce.com, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and NetSuite. His programming skills include languages like JavaScript, HTML, and PHP, which he utilizes in technical implementations. Nakata also has expertise in integrating Marketo and Eloqua APIs for marketing automation solutions.