Daniel Galecki
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Product management professional with over 15 years managing enterprise B2B software solutions in IT Operations and Cybersecurity. Managed new, growing and mature product lines contributing over $100M in annual revenues while delivering double digit growth. Experienced managing product organizations with geographically distributed direct reports and engineering teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President/Principal Consultant
DS Galecki Enterprises Ltd.
11.2014 - Current
- Product Management services
- IT Asset Management consulting engagements
- Strategy advisory services
VP of Product Management
Lansweeper
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Led globally distributed Product Management team to ensure roadmap execution and transition to a SaaS-based solution product with annual recurring revenues of over $50M USD and 40-50% annual growth rate.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing product delivery processes to improve roadmap planning and execution.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth within the organization.
- Championed a data-driven approach to decision-making, using market research and internal metrics and to guide product enhancements.
Director of Product Management
Qualys
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Defined Cybersecurity Asset Management component for Qualys with initial launch within 3 months of approved proposal.
- Worked with cross-platform teams to ensure successful launch of the solution.
- Engaged with customers to better understand short and long term needs.
Director of Product Management
Flexera
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed Flexera’s flagship Software Asset Management product line with $100M in annual revenues
- Maintained product roadmap in alignment with Flexera’s strategic goals
- Coordinated activities of product management team and (Disciplined Agile) distributed engineering teams
- Interacted with customers, partners, analysts, and internal stakeholders to understand market needs
- Managed product lifecycle and marketing launch activities including review of marketing materials and delivery of product webinars
Senior Product Manager
Flexera
12.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed multiple components of Flexera’s Software Asset Management solution
- Interacted with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to gain understanding of needs and challenges
- Managed product launch activities, reviewed marketing materials and delivered product webinars
Product Line Manager
Hewlett-Packard
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Managed HP Asset Manager product line with a team of3 product managers
- Maintained roadmap in alignment with HP ITSM business line goals
- Interacted with customers, partners, analysts, and internal stakeholders regarding current and future product needs
- Managed IT Asset Management Customer Advisory Board
Product Manager
Hewlett-Packard
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Managed HP Radia and HP Enterprise Discovery during late stages of their product lifecycles
- Maintained roadmap in alignment with HP Asset Manager goals
- Interacted with customers, partners, analysts, and internal stakeholders regarding current and future product needs
Pre-Sales Consultant
01.1995 - 01.2007
- Pre-sales consultant delivering software presentations, executing Proof of Concept activities and assisting during sales cycles
- 1995-1999 – MKS (acquired by PTC)
- 1999-2007 – Novadigm Inc
- (acquired by HP)
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Wilfrid Laurier University
04.1991
Skills
- Strong industry knowledge of IT Service Management, IT Asset Management, IT Operations and Cybersecurity
- Customer focused product management leader
- Strong communicator and collaborator
- Experienced with Disciplined Agile
- Leadership team building
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
Accomplishments
Delivered proposals for new products, resulting in creation of 3 new offerings and a major company acquisition.
Participated in multiple M&A cycles, including evaluations and integrations of acquired companies.
Hobbies and Interests
Soccer, Reading, Movies
Training
- Disciplined Agile Development - Scott Ambler and Associates
- Effective Leadership - Azzarello Group
- Pragmatic Product Management - Pragmatic Marketing
- ITIL V2/V3 Foundation - Hewlett-Packard
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Disciplined Agile Development (Scott Ambler and Associates)
- Effective Leadership (Azzarello Group)
- Pragmatic Product Management (Pragmatic Marketing)
- ITIL v2/v3 (Hewlett-Packard)
Timeline
VP of Product Management
Lansweeper
11.2021 - 08.2024
Director of Product Management
Qualys
01.2021 - 11.2021
Director of Product Management
Flexera
10.2018 - 07.2020
Senior Product Manager
Flexera
12.2014 - 09.2018
President/Principal Consultant
DS Galecki Enterprises Ltd.
11.2014 - Current
Product Line Manager
Hewlett-Packard
06.2010 - 12.2014
Product Manager
Hewlett-Packard
01.2007 - 05.2010
Pre-Sales Consultant
01.1995 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Wilfrid Laurier University
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