Melody Zacharias

Melody Zacharias is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in driving AI evangelism and technology strategy across various industries. Most recently, as the Technology Evangelist Director for Data and AI at Pure Storage, Zacharias spearheaded AI initiatives in the financial services, healthcare, and telecom sectors, emphasizing thought leadership and compelling narrative development. Earlier roles at Pure included Director of Solutions and Strategy, where Zacharias managed go-to-market programs and led a team focused on positioning the company in competitive landscapes, and Senior Microsoft Solutions Manager, concentrating on partnership strategies and technical content. Prior to Pure Storage, Zacharias co-founded ClearSight Solutions, guiding a global analytics consultancy in digital transformation for financial institutions. Additional roles include Business Intelligence Lead at Solutions Only Financial Technologies and Database Administrator at CoreLogic. Zacharias holds a Computer Science degree from RRC Polytech and a Science degree from the University of Manitoba.