Summary
Alan Dickinson is a seasoned marketing and business executive with over two decades of experience guiding go-to-market strategy for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, AI and emerging technologies. Currently a Program Director of Product Marketing at IBM, he leads global teams positioning $45B+ AI software solutions and has driven marketing for portfolios generating $700M+ in annual revenue. He combines product and developer marketing chops with deep experience in route-to-market strategy, partner programs and launches across startups and Fortune 50 customers. Known as a creative problem-solver, Alan pairs technical grounding (BSE in Computer Engineering) and hands-on product experience with strategic storytelling that targets the right customer segments for hyper-growth. He’s a public speaker on cloud and blockchain topics and maintains a tinkerer’s mindset—active as a product designer and engaged in developer-facing marketing. Based in Cary, NC, he excels at aligning complex global teams to deliver measurable business outcomes while keeping product trust and ethical AI deployment front and center.
10 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
IBM eSchool for Marketing Excellence
Dale Carnegie Training
BSE. Computer Engineering, BSE. Computer Engineering at University of Michigan
Master's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Master's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies at Duke University