Michael Sims

Michael Sims has a wealth of experience in various leadership roles within the technology industry. Michael started their career at TopTier Software, where they worked as a Product Marketing Manager. After TopTier Software was acquired by SAP, they continued their career at SAP, holding multiple positions including Technology Partner Manager, Business Development Manager, Director of Global ISV Partner Program, Director of Strategy & Operations, and Director of Global Customer Strategy & Business Operations. At SAP, they were responsible for overseeing partner operations, managing performance metrics, and planning and forecasting revenue targets. Sims then joined ServiceNow as Director of Business Operations and Customer/Partner Experience, where they led operational initiatives for the IT Service Management Business Unit. Michael later transitioned to Juniper Networks, where they held roles as Senior Manager of Global Partner Development and Senior Manager of Global Channel Partner Sales Acceleration. In these roles, they developed and launched channel incentive programs, built and launched partner marketing promotions, and managed program performance reporting and analytics. Sims' most recent position is at Granite Telecommunications, where they serve as the Director of Channel Program Management, overseeing the development and implementation of tailored communications solutions for businesses with multiple locations.

Michael Sims has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University. Michael also holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition to their degrees, Michael has obtained various certifications in fields such as cybersecurity, project management, digital marketing, SQL, and Lean Six Sigma. Michael has completed certifications from institutions like LinkedIn, Udemy, Granite Telecommunications, SAP, and Trailhead by Salesforce.