Tariq Valente has extensive experience in business development and sales, holding various leadership positions across multiple companies. Currently, Tariq serves as the EMEA, US & APJ Director at Synthesized and is a member of Pavilion. Previous roles include Astra Sales EMEA at DataStax and Chief Business Development Officer, VP Sales, and Head of Business Development at Surfly. Tariq also worked as an Account Executive EMEA at CustomerGauge. Tariq's educational background includes studies at the University of Plymouth from 2005 to 2009.