Marcus Bittman

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VP of Software and Data Systems at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.

Livermore, California, United States

Overview

Marcus Bittman is a senior software engineering leader, currently serving as the VP of Software and Data Systems at Sila Nanotechnologies. His career is marked by extensive experience in the medical device space, notably as a VP at Accuray, leading teams to build next-generation radiation therapy systems. He holds a B. S. from Allegheny College.

Outside of his primary executive role, Marcus is an active software developer. He recently created and launched a side project, an Atlassian Jira application named "Red Line Burndown, " designed to provide better visibility for agile project management and help teams use data to drive performance.

After a decade of consideration, he launched his own Jira Cloud application this past Spring.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Hiring Engineering Talent
His current role and professional headline at Sila Nanotechnologies indicate an active and ongoing focus on hiring software engineers and developers for his teams.
Jira App Development
He recently appeared on "The Jira Life" podcast to discuss his personal project, the "Red Line Burndown for Jira Cloud" app, which he developed and launched.
Medical Device Software
He possesses deep expertise in this area from his previous senior leadership roles at Accuray, where he focused on software for radiation therapy systems.

Media Appearances

Marcus has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2021
VP of Software and Data Systems at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.
10-2018 - 1-2021
Vice President, Application Software Engineering at Accuray
10-2017 - 10-2018
Vice President, Treatment Planning & Data Management Software Engineering at Accuray
5-2014 - 10-2017
Senior Director, Software Engineering at Accuray
1-2007 - 10-2007
Marketing Manager at NOMOS Radiation Oncology

Education

1997 - 2001
B.S. from Allegheny College

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Insights For Selling To Marcus

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Marcus is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Marcus

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Marcus move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Marcus take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Marcus

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