steven kolak

Developed and implemented the product messaging and marketing strategy for company's Test & Measurement product line. Authored technical papers, demos, articles, web-based communications, and user stories. Performed competitive analysis including analyzing competitor pricing and positioning. Coordinated with engineering in creating the product roadmap and product requirements pertaining to data acquisition, image acquisition, and instrument control. Trained sales team on product strengths, capabilities, and benefits as well as competitive differentiators.

Created and delivered presentations, product demonstrations, and proofs-of concepts to high level decision makers and end-users. Contributed to the creation and review of collateral material. Communicated customer concerns and sales roadblocks to engineering and upper management.

Crafted product messaging for decision makers (CIOs/CTOs) and end users, resulting in $100K+ deals. Determined quarterly product advertising and conceptualized product promotions. Generated product recognition by being cited as domain expert in Information Week, InfoWorld, SDTimes, and Software Magazine. Publicity created 20% increase in product purchases. Conducted business briefings with Gartner, IDC, etc. Authored product collateral such as press releases, product datasheets, white papers, competitive analysis documents, and price lists. Responded to RFIs and RFPs. Drove short-term and long-term product roadmaps by regularly performing research on enterprise software market. Provided continual feedback to engineering and upper management on needed product functionality and improvements. Lectured to audiences at industry organizations and on-line Webinars.

Created and delivered presentations and proofs-of concepts to key customers and product demonstrations to prospects at international trade shows. Defended design proposals and concepts to management and engineering communities. Developed hardware and software solutions for semiconductor SOC microchip device testing on Catalyst/A5xx automated test equipment (ATE) systems. Created training material for new instrumentation and delivered to key customers. Provided technical support and consulting duties to customer base and other Teradyne divisions. Applied Total Quality Management (TQM) techniques to problem resolution and continuous improvement activities within ISO9001 organization.

Responsible for identifying and prioritizing strategic partnering opportunities for the company in the Test & Measurement application area. Architected and negotiated the business terms for the creation of a sales channel where the $5B industry leader in the T&M industry markets and sells MathWorks software as a global value-added reseller (VAR). Led a multi-disciplinary team in the ownership and expansion of this channel. Created unique and compelling marketing campaigns to drive lead generation and new business. Remained a business area owner at MathWorks for T&M responsible for setting product direction, setting forecasts, and reporting on results to executive management.

* Responsible for identifying and prioritizing strategic opportunities for MathWorks aimed at entering new markets or enhancing technological leadership with MATLAB and Simulink products. * Opportunity assessment and development * Negotiation and execution * Ensuring transaction effectiveness * Analyzing industries, business models, partnerships, and adjacent markets * Developing processes, tools, and best practices for the corporate development function * Special projects