David Palilonis

David Palilonis is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and operations within both military and civilian sectors. Currently serving as an Inside Sales Manager at The Linux Foundation since September 2021, David is responsible for outbound prospecting, pipeline development, and revenue generation. Previous roles include significant positions in sales development at Momentive-AI, where over 650 leads were contacted, resulting in over $30K in new pipeline sales. David's military experience spans over two decades in the US Navy, with leadership roles such as Current Operations Officer and Program Manager, where coordination of daily operations and strategic planning for intelligence processes were key responsibilities. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.