This International Women’s Dayopens in a new tab, we’re celebrating all the ladies at Cohesity and all around the globe! For over a century, IWDopens in a new tab has focused on the achievements and contributions of women throughout time, and has reflected on the work that remains to further gender equality. This year’s themeopens in a new tab “Press for Progress” conveys a powerful message to press forward and progress gender parity which Cohesity supports.
From our HQ in downtown San Jose, Californiaopens in a new tab, we’re celebrating this year’s IWD by hosting an internal #GirlsinTech event. Through #LadyBrags, we will share our achievements, nominate colleagues who made a difference, and demonstrate through example how we can inspire one another to do better. To see all the fun at HQ, check out the #CohesityIWD hashtag and follow along as Cohesians celebrate IWD on Twitter!
Now here comes my favorite part of writing this blog post. Similar to last year, I would like to recognize a few of the talented women at Cohesity from different departments who contributed to the success we have today!
Meet Claudia Twitter @Resalith
What do you do at Cohesity? I head the EMEA Field Marketing at Cohesity. I am happy to lead a team of ladies, which is very rare in IT in EMEA still. The thing I really like about our company beside the great team spirit, is that we have a great technological approach.
Fun Fact: I LOVE HATS. At Cohesity I already wear 2 hats, but in my personal life even more: the Mum hat, the wife hat, the basketball player hat, the basketball coach hat, and the love driving fast cars hat.
Favorite Quote: “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.” — Mae Jemison
Meet Alyse Twitter @AlyseOkumura
What do you do at Cohesity? I am the West Field Marketing Manager supporting the channel and sales teams, driving lead gen and pipeline.
Fun Fact: I’m a part-time yoga instructor.
Favorite Quote: “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
Meet Kim Twitter @CohesityKim
What do you do at Cohesity? As a technical resource for our Worldwide sales teams, I primarily focus on helping our customers understand how Cohesity can protect and recover databases. I guess you could say that I am a translator who interprets the language of the DBA.
Fun Fact: I can recite the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order in less than 20 seconds
Favorite Quote: “You have to have confidence in your ability, and be tough enough to follow through.” – Rosalynn Carter
Meet Wei Twitter @Wei_Wang9
What do you do at Cohesity? I am the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Cohesity. My team and I are responsible for interpreting data and offer advice to senior management and executives on financial decisions and priorities, including budgets, operating plans, capital/cash management and resources. My team and I are here to build a strong and proactive relationship with functional leaders to understand their concerns and priorities and help provide data-driven insight to support informed decision-making.
Fun Fact: Summited Kilimanjaro, ran with wildebeests on Serengeti, and dove off the coast of Zanzibar
Favorite Quote: “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” – Mark Twain
Meet Michele Twitter @mjfox71
What do you do at Cohesity? I am the District Sales Manager for the West. I manage a team that delivers our hyper-converged storage systems to the enterprise. We help customers understand the benefits of data center consolidation and the unique benefits of Cohesity.
Fun Fact: I have a weakness for expensive champagne!
Favorite Quote: “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t – you’re right.” – Henry Ford
As always, Cohesity is looking for new talents to join our rapidly growing company! Check out our current job openings here.
Written By