David Callisch Vice President of Marketing
With over 15 years of experience in Marketing and Marketing Communications, David has focused his efforts on the networking hardware industry, and is a veritable fountain of information on this subject. He has extensive experience helping early-stage (Series A) networking startups identify market opportunities, establish defensible differentiation, and create a unique brand. Oh, and he brings bucketloads of energy to every project. Before Ruckus, he was the Director of Communications at Aruba Networks, helping to launch the company and build the wireless LAN switching market segment. Previously, he served as Director of Communications at Allegro Networks, a supplier of carrier routing equipment, and held marketing positions at Alteon WebSystems, StrataCom, SynOptics/Bay Networks, and BT North America. His largish nostrils are his defining characteristic.
Q: Who Are Your Real Life Heroes?
A: My sons and Scarlett Johansen
Q: What Is Your Most Treasured Possession?
A: My sense of humor.
Q: What Is Your Most Obvious Characteristic?
A: My nostrils, physically. My ignorance, socially.
Q: What Is The Trait You Most Deplore (Hate) In Yourself?
A: My inability to form sentences that other people understand.
Q: What Is The Trait You Most Deplore In Others?
A: The inability of others to understand what I am saying.
Q: What Is Your Greatest Extravagance?
A: Chewy sprees.
Q: What Is Your Favorite Journey?
A: Going to the movies with my offspring.
Q: What Do You Most Dislike About Your Appearance?
A: Everything. I want to look like anyone else.
Q: What Do You Consider the Most Over-rated Virtue?
A: Patience.
Q: On What Occasion Do You Lie?
A: Whenever words are coming out of my mouth.
Q: What Words or Phrases Do You Most Overuse?
A: I love you.
Q: If You Could Change One Thing About Yourself, What Would It Be?
A: The size of my feet. I’d like them to be much bigger.
Q: What Do You Consider Your Greatest Achievement?
A: Living
Q: Where Would You Like To Live?
A: Incline Village, Lake Tahoe
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