About

Dax Farhang is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in software engineering, product management, marketing, sales, and business development. He is currently serving as the Vice President of Product Marketing at HackerRank, where he is responsible for developing and executing the company's product marketing strategy. Dax has a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams and driving business growth. He is a strong believer in leading by example, using real data to drive change, and exhibiting a passion for the business that inspires his co-workers, partners, and customers. Prior to joining HackerRank, Dax worked as an Independent Marketing Consultant, where he defined and implemented effective marketing strategies for multiple cutting-edge startup organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area. He also served as the Senior Director of Product Marketing at SugarCRM, where he led the product marketing organization and was responsible for promoting and enabling sales of the company's products to thousands of customers across both the SMB and Enterprise market segments. During his tenure, he drove greater than 100% growth of the Sugar Enterprise edition install-base and introduced multiple new products to the company's product portfolio. Dax holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Decision and Information Sciences from Santa Clara University. He is a highly skilled professional with expertise in various tech stacks, including test and product management. Overall, Dax is a versatile and experienced professional who has successfully led teams and driven business growth throughout his career. He is always evaluating new opportunities and is committed to delivering exceptional results in every role he takes on.