Oscar Herrera is the Global Vice President of Field Technical Services at GridGain Systems, where he leads a global team of Sales Engineers, Professional Services, and Technical Account Managers. With over 24 years of experience, including significant roles at Aerospike and EnterpriseDB, Oscar specializes in developing tailored solutions for complex customer challenges, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving increased customer retention. His expertise spans enterprise solution design, team leadership, and strategic account management across various technology sectors.
Oscar Herrera
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Global Vice President Field Technical Services
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Bio:
Oscar Herrera is the Global Vice President of Field Technical Services at GridGain Systems, where he leads a global team of Sales Engineers, Professional Services, and Technical Account Managers. With over 24 years of experience, including significant roles at Aerospike and EnterpriseDB, Oscar specializes in developing tailored solutions for complex customer challenges, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving increased customer retention. His expertise spans enterprise solution design, team leadership, and strategic account management across various technology sectors.
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