Type Of Business:
Cloud management software solutions.
Marketing Area:
International service providers and technology companies
Expertise:
Technology; Sales; Strategic partnerships
Major Product/SVS:
Appcara provides end-to-end solutions for customers who have desire to leverage the power of the cloud for agile IT services. The components of the solution enable all aspects of cloud migration: map, migrate & manage and consists of a leading workload mobility solution, a suite of expert professional services and a private cloud infrastructure.
Hobbies/Sports:
Skiing; Golfing; Fly fishing; Spending time with family and friends; Cooking; Working out at the gym; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology (1978)
Affiliations Awards:
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives
Work History:
see LinkedIn
Career Achievements:
see LinkedIn
Spouse's Name:
John Robert Ellsworth
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Live by your strong values. High integrity and honesty are paramount.
Charity:
Mentoring Children; Various Education and Cancer Research Funds
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her early computer science degree, and a high growth market area. Through intellect, strong work ethic and self motivation, have moved into senior management.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of a teacher's encouragement due to her math skills.
Extended Bio Profile:
Accomplished and passionate strategic global sales and business development executive in the technology industry and most recently (5+ years) in the cloud and storage architecture area. Consistently achieves revenue goals. Deep understanding of technology sales, leading successful sales teams, building relationships and driving the complex sales process. Experienced in securing global accounts and growing strategic relationships to consistently exceed business objectives. Extensive executive contacts with Fortune 1000 companies, service providers, technology partners and VCs. Deep understanding of the emerging cloud architecture market and customers architecting for cloud. Global mindset from living in 3 different countries – Canada, Belgium, USA.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing a team of sales and business development representatives, systems engineers and sales operations specialists; Overseeing revenue for the company; Executing marketing strategies.
Awards/Honors:
Captain Grace Murray Hopper award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Gaudet intends to retire, play golf and possibly do some consulting.