Samantha Darilek

Marketing - Corporate Communications
Summary
Samantha Darilek is a results-oriented technology communications leader with a corporate background.
She has over a decade of experience as an entrepreneurial, strategic marketer, excelling in analyst relations, public relations, executive communications, marketing, events, and influencer relations.
Known for her relationship-first and data-driven approach to communications, Samantha has successfully run and executed high-profile communications programs, earning positive feedback from industry influencers.
Her specialties lie in high-tech industry communications, with extensive experience in enterprise and emerging technologies such as Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, virtualization, developer tools, managed hosting, OpenStack, app management, multi-cloud, and digital transformation.
Samantha Darilek is a flexible professional with a positive attitude, capable of quickly grasping and simplifying complex technology concepts in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
She holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from St. Mary's University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from St. Edward's University.
In her career, Samantha has served as the Director of Analyst Relations at Sitecore and held key positions at Rackspace Hosting, including Head of Analyst Relations, Media Relations Specialist, and Community Affairs Specialist.
She excels in developing deep and lasting media/analyst relationships, building credibility with senior executives, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, leading integrated PR programs, delivering results aligned with business goals, quick decision-making in complex stakeholder environments, and managing multimillion-dollar communication program budgets.