Melinda Soares, MBA, is an accomplished sales operations leader with extensive experience in driving process automation, optimizing sales metrics, and enhancing operational efficiency across various organizations. Currently serving as Director of Sales Operations at D-Wave since September 2022, Melinda has previously held key roles at Deem, Inc. as Sales Operations Manager, at GitLab Inc. as Senior Sales Operations Analyst, and at Procore Technologies as Revenue Systems Business Analyst, among others. With a background that includes project management and strategic analysis, Melinda has consistently contributed to enterprise growth and improved sales performance. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Sustainable Business from Marylhurst University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Diploma in Accounting from SBB College.