Andrea Ayala is a seasoned professional in technology alliances and marketing, currently serving as the Director of Technology Alliances at Gradient MSP since December 2021. Prior to this role, Andrea worked at Huntress as a Field Marketing Manager and held various positions at Datto, Inc., including Vendor Alliances Manager and Channel Engagement Manager, where responsibilities encompassed global sponsorship sales for major events. Earlier experience includes roles as Accounts Supervisor and Partner Accounts Team Lead at Datto, overseeing a team focused on revenue preservation and relationship growth. Andrea also served as a Membership Consultant at Balance and a Student Assistance Counselor at East Hartford High School. Andrea holds an MBA from Marist College School of Management and a Bachelor of Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University.