Building a strong professional network and staying ahead in the technology industry requires the right opportunities. Red Hat’s advocacy programs offer just that: early access to products, peer-to-peer networking, exclusive insights, and a platform to build thought leadership. In this live webinar on November 7, 2024, we will introduce you to the various advocacy programs available to customers and how these initiatives can help you grow your career while influencing the future of open source technologies.
From Red Hat Accelerators and User Groups to DevNation for Accounts and Red Hat Champions, each program provides unique advantages like direct access to Red Hat experts, VIP treatment at events, and the opportunity to expand your professional network. You’ll also learn about Innovators in the Open, Innovation Awards, and 3rd Party Peer Reviews, which provide public recognition of your innovative work and foster industry credibility.
This webinar will show you how to take full advantage of these advocacy programs to drive success in your professional journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how you can become a part of Red Hat’s advocacy community and unlock a wealth of opportunities!
In this webinar, we’ll cover:
- Overview of Red Hat advocacy programs and their benefits for customers
- How to leverage these programs to grow your professional network and build credibility
- Early access to Red Hat products and expert insights
- Real-life examples of customers who have benefited from these programs
- Steps to get involved and start leveraging Red Hat’s advocacy community
Live event date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 12 p.m. ET
On-demand event: Available for one year afterward.
Brianna Gault
Principal Business Program Manager, Red Hat Champions and 3rd Party Peer Review Program
Brianna has been with Red Hat for over 3.5 years, working within the Customer Marketing function. She founded and now leads both the Red Hat Champions program and the 3rd Party Peer Review program, playing a key role in driving customer advocacy and fostering community engagement.
Mary Tew
North America Regional Events Manager, Red Hat User Group & Meetup Program Lead
Mary leads the North America Red Hat User Group & Meetup Program and has been with Red Hat for over three years. She drives the regional strategy and execution of Red Hat user groups, strengthens the company's presence at key meetup community events, and fosters greater engagement and connectivity among customers.
Arianna Pensiero
Product Marketing Manager, DevNation for Accounts Program Lead
Arianna leads the DevNation for Accounts program at Red Hat and has been with the company for over two years. She oversees the strategy for DevNation for Accounts, connecting customers with Red Hat Developer Advocates through technical sessions. Additionally, she contributes to enhancing the user journey and subscription roadmap for developers.redhat.com.
Michael Johnson
Senior Customer Reference Manager, Content Strategy, Red Hat
Michael has been at Red Hat for over seven years, and currently looks after content strategy for the Customer Reference team. His work with the Innovation Awards and Innovators in the Open customer recognition programs helps customers find creative solutions to sharing their journey with open source technology.
Kat Ho
Senior Technical Program Manager, Red Hat Accelerators
Kat has been with Red Hat for nearly six years and leads the Red Hat Accelerators Program. Throughout her time, she has taken on various customer-facing roles, playing a key role in fostering strong customer relationships. Kat ensures customers are well-informed and that their voices are always heard.
Megan Jones
Director, Customer Experience & Advocacy, Red Hat
Megan is celebrating her 9th anniversary with Red Hat. Throughout her time she has been part of the customer experience and/or analytics functions and has led the organizations through the lens of customer and partner experience and advocacy. She has directed the team in their research & events focus, NPS and surveys, and advocacy programs.