Melody Zacharias
Kelowna,Canada
Summary
Melody Zacharias is an AI Evangelist at Pure Storage, leading efforts to support and enable the delivery of compelling solution outcomes for customers and partners. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Melody is a Dual Microsoft MVP for the AI & Data platform and a Microsoft Regional Director, recognized for deep expertise and leadership in data, AI, and cloud technologies. Being passionate and empowering inspired others to solve business problems with innovative and cutting-edge solutions. Melody has co-authored several books on data, including two SQL Server Administration books by Microsoft Press, and is a frequent speaker at conferences on data, technology, women in tech, and professional development. Melody is collaborating with LinkedIn on a course set to release later this year and will complete a specialty in AI MBA in 2025.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Evangelist Director - AI & Analytics
Pure Storage
11.2023 - Current
- Drive alignment of enterprise business lines with marketing supply chains for AI
- Integrate technical solutions with corporate growth strategies
- Focus on leveraging AI technologies for business expansion and customer education/support
- Collaborate cross-functionally for seamless integration and effective AI utilization
- Deliver executive briefings and technical presentations (live and recorded)
- Provide ongoing technical support and education to internal and external stakeholders
Director, Solutions and Strategy
Pure Storage
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Empowered a team of professionals to deliver compelling solution outcomes
- Drove customers and partners to realize the benefits of Pure Storage technologies
- Led and inspired team members to excel with resources, guidance, and motivation
- Fostered a collaborative and dynamic environment
- Contributed to successful solutions delivery, driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
Senior Microsoft Solutions Manager
Pure Storage
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Enhanced and expanded the relationship between Pure Storage and Microsoft
- Achieved unprecedented collaboration and partnership levels in the past five years
- Led S3 integration engineering efforts for SQL Server 2022 edition
Ensured seamless compatibility and optimized performance for Pure Storage solutions - Spearheaded planning and execution of a joint road show with Microsoft
Showcased integrated capabilities and benefits to customers and partners - Leveraged strategic mindset and strong technical acumen
- Fostered and maintained high-level relationships
- Drove mutual success and innovation for Pure Storage and Microsoft
Partner
ClearSight Solutions
11.2015 - 06.2020
- Founded ClearSight Solutions, specializing in end-to-end business intelligence solutions for banks and credit unions.
- Excelled as Temenos Insight Partner, focusing on rapid deployment and ongoing support of Temenos Insight Business Intelligence Platform
- Provided clients with competitive advantages through Business Intelligence solutions.
- Grew the company from three to twenty full-time employees with team members across Central America, Europe, Asia, and various cities in Canada
- Established a ClearSight division dedicated to cloud migration, cloud-based AI implementation, and data science/engineering strategy development
- Engaged with government and industry clients to adopt cloud technologies and leverage AI-based data analysis
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders and decision-makers to create roadmaps for cloud migration and AI adoption
Business Intelligence Lead
Solutions Only Financial Technologies
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Focused on delivering business intelligence initiatives for Solutions Only clients.
- Collaborated closely with internal teams, software vendors, and customers to understand BI requirements and opportunities
- Delivered appropriate BI solutions, contributing significantly to BI architecture, solution design, and development
- Implemented effective solutions leveraging advanced analytical skills and extensive BI experience
- Analyzed, designed, developed, documented, and deployed BI solutions
Led the team through coaching, mentoring, and team building, emphasizing project management skills - Engaged with clients, requiring exceptional negotiation and communication skills
BI Architect and Developer
Solutions Only Financial Technologies
06.2014 - 10.2015
- She spearheaded the adoption of a new BI platform, increasing efficiency in data analysis and reporting tasks.
- She has developed comprehensive documentation for end-users on system functionality and best practices.
- Assisted in migration efforts to modernize legacy systems with strategic planning and execution.
- Designed and implemented advanced business intelligence solutions to enhance data-driven decision-making.
Education
MBA - Strategic Artificial Intelligence
University of Fredricton
Fredericton, NB06.2026
Management Information Systems - College Certificate
Red River College
Winnipeg, MB01.1992
Skills
- Builds Relationships
- Change Agent
- Long-term Vision
- Infrastructure Planning
- Data-driven decision-making
- Persuasive Negotiation
- Team motivation
- Mentor
Certification
- Learning to Write Marketing Copy
- Learning Conversion Copywriting
- Communicating in Times of Change
- Making Quick Decisions
- Improving Your Listening Skills
Awards
- Top 100 BC Women Entrepreneurs
- 2017 Influential Women in Business
- Microsoft 2016 MVP Rookie of the year for Canada
- Microsoft Regional Director 2020-2023
- Microsoft MVP 2016-2023 - Data Platform
Languages
English
Timeline
Technology Evangelist Director - AI & Analytics
Pure Storage
11.2023 - Current
Director, Solutions and Strategy
Pure Storage
04.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Microsoft Solutions Manager
Pure Storage
03.2020 - 04.2023
Partner
ClearSight Solutions
11.2015 - 06.2020
Business Intelligence Lead
Solutions Only Financial Technologies
06.2015 - 10.2015
BI Architect and Developer
Solutions Only Financial Technologies
06.2014 - 10.2015
MBA - Strategic Artificial Intelligence
University of Fredricton
Management Information Systems - College Certificate
Red River College
- Learning to Write Marketing Copy
- Learning Conversion Copywriting
- Communicating in Times of Change
- Making Quick Decisions
- Improving Your Listening Skills
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