Dennis Payne

Dennis Payne is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in the Media and Entertainment markets. Currently serving as Regional Sales Manager at Quantum since February 2023, Dennis manages software and hardware sales in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Previously, as Vice President Sales at 5th Kind, Inc., from July 2021 to May 2022, Dennis successfully drove sales of a digital asset management SaaS platform, securing key customers and contract renewals. Prior roles at IBM included Senior Account Executive and First Line Manager, where Dennis oversaw sales of SaaS and hybrid software solutions to various market segments. Dennis's career began with significant roles at Aspera, Inc., where milestones included leading sales efforts in multiple regions and achieving substantial revenue growth, alongside earlier experience in pioneering technology sales with BlueArc Corporation, Snader and Associates, and Computer Attic. Dennis holds a BA in Business Economics with Honors from UC Santa Barbara and international study experience at Universität Salzburg.