Meet Our Senior Management Team
Meet Our Senior Management Team
Meet Our Senior Management Team
Wayne Lam
Wayne Lam
Chief Executive Officer
Wayne has over 25 years of experience in the enterprise storage industry, and has demonstrated an exceptional ability to bring new technologies to market. Wayne was a co-founder of FalconStor Software and was largely responsible for most of its successful storage products. Prior to that, Wayne was a senior executive at CA Technologies, and Cheyenne Software, prior to its acquisition by CA. Earlier in his career Wayne was the founder and CEO of Applied Programing Technologies, which was acquired by Cheyenne Software. As a college student at The Cooper Union, Wayne co-founded AGA Software, which was born of a class project in his Junior year. With experience in every aspect of the product life-cycle, Wayne has a proven track record of conceiving product ideas by engaging enterprise customers to determine their needs, and then quickly creating start-up companies to bring the ideas to market. With his vast technical expertise and keen business acumen, Wayne is able to communicate effectively to enterprise customers and partners how the products and technologies benefit real life enterprise storage applications. Wayne received a BE in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union in 1987.
Wayne has over 25 years of experience in the enterprise storage industry, and has demonstrated an exceptional ability to bring new technologies to market. Wayne was a co-founder of FalconStor Software and was largely responsible for most of its successful storage products. Prior to that, Wayne was a senior executive at CA Technologies, and Cheyenne Software, prior to its acquisition by CA. Earlier in his career Wayne was the founder and CEO of Applied Programing Technologies, which was acquired by Cheyenne Software. As a college student at The Cooper Union, Wayne co-founded AGA Software, which was born of a class project in his Junior year. With experience in every aspect of the product life-cycle, Wayne has a proven track record of conceiving product ideas by engaging enterprise customers to determine their needs, and then quickly creating start-up companies to bring the ideas to market. With his vast technical expertise and keen business acumen, Wayne is able to communicate effectively to enterprise customers and partners how the products and technologies benefit real life enterprise storage applications. Wayne received a BE in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union in 1987.
Wayne has over 25 years of experience in the enterprise storage industry, and has demonstrated an exceptional ability to bring new technologies to market. Wayne was a co-founder of FalconStor Software and was largely responsible for most of its successful storage products. Prior to that, Wayne was a senior executive at CA Technologies, and Cheyenne Software, prior to its acquisition by CA. Earlier in his career Wayne was the founder and CEO of Applied Programing Technologies, which was acquired by Cheyenne Software. As a college student at The Cooper Union, Wayne co-founded AGA Software, which was born of a class project in his Junior year. With experience in every aspect of the product life-cycle, Wayne has a proven track record of conceiving product ideas by engaging enterprise customers to determine their needs, and then quickly creating start-up companies to bring the ideas to market. With his vast technical expertise and keen business acumen, Wayne is able to communicate effectively to enterprise customers and partners how the products and technologies benefit real life enterprise storage applications. Wayne received a BE in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union in 1987.
Wai Lam
Wai Lam
Executive Vice President and Chief Visionary Officer
Wai Lam is the co-founder, Executive Vice President, and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of Cirrus Data Solutions (CDS), where he leads the company’s long-term technology strategy and drives innovation in data mobility. He also serves as an active member of the Cirrus Data Board of Directors.
Previously, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Wai’s leadership enabled global organizations to trust CDS for the secure, seamless migration of over an exabyte of data, solidifying its reputation as an industry leader.
Before founding CDS, Wai co-founded FalconStor Software, where he served as CTO and VP of Engineering. As the chief architect, he pioneered multiple innovations in storage virtualization, data protection, and disaster recovery.
Earlier in his career, Wai held leadership roles at Computer Associates, Cheyenne Software, and Applied Programming Technologies, driving advancements in security and network-based storage technologies.
Wai holds an MSEE from UCLA and a BSEE from SUNY Stony Brook, where he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008. Over the course of his career, he has been awarded more than 30 patents spanning network storage, virtualization, data protection, and mobility.
Wai Lam is the co-founder, Executive Vice President, and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of Cirrus Data Solutions (CDS), where he leads the company’s long-term technology strategy and drives innovation in data mobility. He also serves as an active member of the Cirrus Data Board of Directors.
Previously, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Wai’s leadership enabled global organizations to trust CDS for the secure, seamless migration of over an exabyte of data, solidifying its reputation as an industry leader.
Before founding CDS, Wai co-founded FalconStor Software, where he served as CTO and VP of Engineering. As the chief architect, he pioneered multiple innovations in storage virtualization, data protection, and disaster recovery.
Earlier in his career, Wai held leadership roles at Computer Associates, Cheyenne Software, and Applied Programming Technologies, driving advancements in security and network-based storage technologies.
Wai holds an MSEE from UCLA and a BSEE from SUNY Stony Brook, where he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008. Over the course of his career, he has been awarded more than 30 patents spanning network storage, virtualization, data protection, and mobility.
Wai Lam is the co-founder, Executive Vice President, and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of Cirrus Data Solutions (CDS), where he leads the company’s long-term technology strategy and drives innovation in data mobility. He also serves as an active member of the Cirrus Data Board of Directors.
Previously, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Wai’s leadership enabled global organizations to trust CDS for the secure, seamless migration of over an exabyte of data, solidifying its reputation as an industry leader.
Before founding CDS, Wai co-founded FalconStor Software, where he served as CTO and VP of Engineering. As the chief architect, he pioneered multiple innovations in storage virtualization, data protection, and disaster recovery.
Earlier in his career, Wai held leadership roles at Computer Associates, Cheyenne Software, and Applied Programming Technologies, driving advancements in security and network-based storage technologies.
Wai holds an MSEE from UCLA and a BSEE from SUNY Stony Brook, where he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008. Over the course of his career, he has been awarded more than 30 patents spanning network storage, virtualization, data protection, and mobility.
Ron Croce
Ron Croce
EVP, Worldwide Sales & Marketing and Chief Revenue Officer
Ron brings to Cirrus Data more than 30 years of experience in data center technologies and has executive level experience in finance, sales, business development, strategic partnerships and operational roles. He was previously President and CEO of Quality Uptime Services (formerly DSA Mission Critical Services) of Brookfield, CT, a data center services company providing emergency response and preventative maintenance for mission critical data center infrastructure, arriving there from his position as COO with Validus DC Systems, a company offering end-to-end DC power solution for data centers where he helped raised $17MM in private equity. During the previous five years he served as President and COO of data center power and cooling equipment re-manufacturer DSA Encore and Data Support Associates. Prior to joining the DSA group of companies, Ron was the Executive Vice President, COO and Treasurer of PointSpeed, a B2B eCommerce marketplace provider. He was formerly CFO of NovaSoft Systems a global enterprise software company, and Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing of LGIC. Ron is a Certified Public Accountant, and he began his career with Ernst & Young and then PriceWaterhouseCoopers, spending 11 years serving financial and technology clients.
Ron brings to Cirrus Data more than 30 years of experience in data center technologies and has executive level experience in finance, sales, business development, strategic partnerships and operational roles. He was previously President and CEO of Quality Uptime Services (formerly DSA Mission Critical Services) of Brookfield, CT, a data center services company providing emergency response and preventative maintenance for mission critical data center infrastructure, arriving there from his position as COO with Validus DC Systems, a company offering end-to-end DC power solution for data centers where he helped raised $17MM in private equity. During the previous five years he served as President and COO of data center power and cooling equipment re-manufacturer DSA Encore and Data Support Associates. Prior to joining the DSA group of companies, Ron was the Executive Vice President, COO and Treasurer of PointSpeed, a B2B eCommerce marketplace provider. He was formerly CFO of NovaSoft Systems a global enterprise software company, and Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing of LGIC. Ron is a Certified Public Accountant, and he began his career with Ernst & Young and then PriceWaterhouseCoopers, spending 11 years serving financial and technology clients.
Ron brings to Cirrus Data more than 30 years of experience in data center technologies and has executive level experience in finance, sales, business development, strategic partnerships and operational roles. He was previously President and CEO of Quality Uptime Services (formerly DSA Mission Critical Services) of Brookfield, CT, a data center services company providing emergency response and preventative maintenance for mission critical data center infrastructure, arriving there from his position as COO with Validus DC Systems, a company offering end-to-end DC power solution for data centers where he helped raised $17MM in private equity. During the previous five years he served as President and COO of data center power and cooling equipment re-manufacturer DSA Encore and Data Support Associates. Prior to joining the DSA group of companies, Ron was the Executive Vice President, COO and Treasurer of PointSpeed, a B2B eCommerce marketplace provider. He was formerly CFO of NovaSoft Systems a global enterprise software company, and Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing of LGIC. Ron is a Certified Public Accountant, and he began his career with Ernst & Young and then PriceWaterhouseCoopers, spending 11 years serving financial and technology clients.
Sammy Tam
Sammy Tam
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Sammy Tam is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Cirrus Data Solutions (CDS), where he leads the company’s engineering team and oversees the development of its flagship solutions, Cirrus Migrate Cloud and MigrateOps. Since joining CDS in 2012, Sammy has played a pivotal role in advancing AI-driven innovation and automation in data mobility.
Promoted to CTO in 2025, Sammy has strategically integrated AI technologies to accelerate innovation at CDS. Under his leadership, Cirrus Migrate Cloud and MigrateOps have redefined how enterprises approach data mobility and virtualization optimization, enabling seamless, automated, and secure migrations.
As data mobility and enterprise data management rapidly evolve, Sammy continues to shape CDS’s technology roadmap, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the industry. His expertise in AI-driven automation and scalable engineering solutions positions CDS to meet the growing demands of global enterprises.
Sammy holds multiple patents in data mobility.
Sammy Tam is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Cirrus Data Solutions (CDS), where he leads the company’s engineering team and oversees the development of its flagship solutions, Cirrus Migrate Cloud and MigrateOps. Since joining CDS in 2012, Sammy has played a pivotal role in advancing AI-driven innovation and automation in data mobility.
Promoted to CTO in 2025, Sammy has strategically integrated AI technologies to accelerate innovation at CDS. Under his leadership, Cirrus Migrate Cloud and MigrateOps have redefined how enterprises approach data mobility and virtualization optimization, enabling seamless, automated, and secure migrations.
As data mobility and enterprise data management rapidly evolve, Sammy continues to shape CDS’s technology roadmap, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the industry. His expertise in AI-driven automation and scalable engineering solutions positions CDS to meet the growing demands of global enterprises.
Sammy holds multiple patents in data mobility.
Sammy Tam is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Cirrus Data Solutions (CDS), where he leads the company’s engineering team and oversees the development of its flagship solutions, Cirrus Migrate Cloud and MigrateOps. Since joining CDS in 2012, Sammy has played a pivotal role in advancing AI-driven innovation and automation in data mobility.
Promoted to CTO in 2025, Sammy has strategically integrated AI technologies to accelerate innovation at CDS. Under his leadership, Cirrus Migrate Cloud and MigrateOps have redefined how enterprises approach data mobility and virtualization optimization, enabling seamless, automated, and secure migrations.
As data mobility and enterprise data management rapidly evolve, Sammy continues to shape CDS’s technology roadmap, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the industry. His expertise in AI-driven automation and scalable engineering solutions positions CDS to meet the growing demands of global enterprises.
Sammy holds multiple patents in data mobility.
Alan Chen
Alan Chen
Senior Director, Customer Success
Alan Chen joined Cirrus Data in 2021 and was appointed the Senior Director of Customer Success in 2022. Alan joined the team with more than 25 years of experience building global technical support teams. Prior to Cirrus Data, Alan was the VP of Engineering at ProphetStor Data Services, a leading AIOps vendor that helps enterprises optimize cloud resources and accelerate application performances. Before joining ProphetStor Data Services, he spent over 12 years as the VP of Engineering and Technical Services at FalconStor Software.
Alan Chen joined Cirrus Data in 2021 and was appointed the Senior Director of Customer Success in 2022. Alan joined the team with more than 25 years of experience building global technical support teams. Prior to Cirrus Data, Alan was the VP of Engineering at ProphetStor Data Services, a leading AIOps vendor that helps enterprises optimize cloud resources and accelerate application performances. Before joining ProphetStor Data Services, he spent over 12 years as the VP of Engineering and Technical Services at FalconStor Software.
Alan Chen joined Cirrus Data in 2021 and was appointed the Senior Director of Customer Success in 2022. Alan joined the team with more than 25 years of experience building global technical support teams. Prior to Cirrus Data, Alan was the VP of Engineering at ProphetStor Data Services, a leading AIOps vendor that helps enterprises optimize cloud resources and accelerate application performances. Before joining ProphetStor Data Services, he spent over 12 years as the VP of Engineering and Technical Services at FalconStor Software.
Mark Greenlaw
Mark Greenlaw
VP of Sales – Americas, and Global Market Strategy
With over 30 years of experience in the global enterprise storage marketplace, Mark Greenlaw brings essential industry knowledge and relationships to Cirrus Data. He joined us in 2019 and was instrumental shaping the company’s Cirrus Migrate On-Premises and new Cirrus Migrate Cloud go-to-market strategy. Additionally, Mark has been essential in unlocking new partnerships and scaling revenue growth for on-premise and hybrid storage data migrations.
With over 30 years of experience in the global enterprise storage marketplace, Mark Greenlaw brings essential industry knowledge and relationships to Cirrus Data. He joined us in 2019 and was instrumental shaping the company’s Cirrus Migrate On-Premises and new Cirrus Migrate Cloud go-to-market strategy. Additionally, Mark has been essential in unlocking new partnerships and scaling revenue growth for on-premise and hybrid storage data migrations.
With over 30 years of experience in the global enterprise storage marketplace, Mark Greenlaw brings essential industry knowledge and relationships to Cirrus Data. He joined us in 2019 and was instrumental shaping the company’s Cirrus Migrate On-Premises and new Cirrus Migrate Cloud go-to-market strategy. Additionally, Mark has been essential in unlocking new partnerships and scaling revenue growth for on-premise and hybrid storage data migrations.
Aidan McArdle
Aidan McArdle
VP of Technology
Aidan McArdle is Cirrus Data’s VP of Technology and leads the company’s global services programs that solve complex data mobility issues for our partners and customers. Aidan joined Cirrus Data in 2018 after spending almost 18 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise where he developed a global services program there.
He also serves as our Partner Enablement Director for the EMEA region and works closely with OEM on Sales, Pre-Sales, Strategy and Partnership to develop opportunities and provide comprehensive digital transformation solutions.
Aidan McArdle is Cirrus Data’s VP of Technology and leads the company’s global services programs that solve complex data mobility issues for our partners and customers. Aidan joined Cirrus Data in 2018 after spending almost 18 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise where he developed a global services program there.
He also serves as our Partner Enablement Director for the EMEA region and works closely with OEM on Sales, Pre-Sales, Strategy and Partnership to develop opportunities and provide comprehensive digital transformation solutions.
Aidan McArdle is Cirrus Data’s VP of Technology and leads the company’s global services programs that solve complex data mobility issues for our partners and customers. Aidan joined Cirrus Data in 2018 after spending almost 18 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise where he developed a global services program there.
He also serves as our Partner Enablement Director for the EMEA region and works closely with OEM on Sales, Pre-Sales, Strategy and Partnership to develop opportunities and provide comprehensive digital transformation solutions.
Stephen Pelletier
Stephen Pelletier
Executive Director of Cloud Business Development
Stephen Pelletier is Cirrus Data’s Executive Direct of Cloud Business Development responsible for enabling Cirrus Data’s corporate strategy with leading public clouds. This includes driving the company’s growth through strategic partnerships and joint sales agreements.
Stephen officially joined Cirrus Data in 2022. He was an early investor in the company and transitioned to a full-time role due to the tremendous opportunity for the company. Prior to his career at Cirrus Data, Stephen built two other technology companies that are now part of larger organizations.
Stephen Pelletier is Cirrus Data’s Executive Direct of Cloud Business Development responsible for enabling Cirrus Data’s corporate strategy with leading public clouds. This includes driving the company’s growth through strategic partnerships and joint sales agreements.
Stephen officially joined Cirrus Data in 2022. He was an early investor in the company and transitioned to a full-time role due to the tremendous opportunity for the company. Prior to his career at Cirrus Data, Stephen built two other technology companies that are now part of larger organizations.
Stephen Pelletier is Cirrus Data’s Executive Direct of Cloud Business Development responsible for enabling Cirrus Data’s corporate strategy with leading public clouds. This includes driving the company’s growth through strategic partnerships and joint sales agreements.
Stephen officially joined Cirrus Data in 2022. He was an early investor in the company and transitioned to a full-time role due to the tremendous opportunity for the company. Prior to his career at Cirrus Data, Stephen built two other technology companies that are now part of larger organizations.
Jocelyn Philbrook
Jocelyn Philbrook
VP of Marketing
Jocelyn Philbrook is the Vice President of Marketing at Cirrus Data, leading the global marketing efforts for the company. She is responsible for marketing Cirrus Data’s solutions and services, stewarding the brand, driving market awareness, and creating market demand programs. Before joining Cirrus Data in 2022, Jocelyn was the managing partner with the technology marketing agency ICE Worldwide. Known for translating complex technology into marketing programs that resonate with buyers, Jocelyn is a two-time winner of the Stevie Award – Entrepreneur of the Year and three-time winner of the American Graphic Design Award. Prior to ICE Worldwide, Jocelyn spent over 12 years leading investor relations and global marketing for public technology companies.
Jocelyn Philbrook is the Vice President of Marketing at Cirrus Data, leading the global marketing efforts for the company. She is responsible for marketing Cirrus Data’s solutions and services, stewarding the brand, driving market awareness, and creating market demand programs. Before joining Cirrus Data in 2022, Jocelyn was the managing partner with the technology marketing agency ICE Worldwide. Known for translating complex technology into marketing programs that resonate with buyers, Jocelyn is a two-time winner of the Stevie Award – Entrepreneur of the Year and three-time winner of the American Graphic Design Award. Prior to ICE Worldwide, Jocelyn spent over 12 years leading investor relations and global marketing for public technology companies.
Jocelyn Philbrook is the Vice President of Marketing at Cirrus Data, leading the global marketing efforts for the company. She is responsible for marketing Cirrus Data’s solutions and services, stewarding the brand, driving market awareness, and creating market demand programs. Before joining Cirrus Data in 2022, Jocelyn was the managing partner with the technology marketing agency ICE Worldwide. Known for translating complex technology into marketing programs that resonate with buyers, Jocelyn is a two-time winner of the Stevie Award – Entrepreneur of the Year and three-time winner of the American Graphic Design Award. Prior to ICE Worldwide, Jocelyn spent over 12 years leading investor relations and global marketing for public technology companies.
Alan Sharpe
Alan Sharpe
VP of Sales, EMEA
Alan Sharpe is the VP of Sales for EMEA at Cirrus Data Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s go-to-market activities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Alan joined Cirrus Data in 2019 as the Director of Sales for EMEA. Following Cirrus Data’s 2022 growth in EMEA, Alan was appointed as the VP of Sales for EMEA.
Alan has spent more than 30 years in sales for technology organizations. He is renowned for building global sales organizations for start-ups and larger organizations.
Alan Sharpe is the VP of Sales for EMEA at Cirrus Data Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s go-to-market activities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Alan joined Cirrus Data in 2019 as the Director of Sales for EMEA. Following Cirrus Data’s 2022 growth in EMEA, Alan was appointed as the VP of Sales for EMEA.
Alan has spent more than 30 years in sales for technology organizations. He is renowned for building global sales organizations for start-ups and larger organizations.
Alan Sharpe is the VP of Sales for EMEA at Cirrus Data Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s go-to-market activities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Alan joined Cirrus Data in 2019 as the Director of Sales for EMEA. Following Cirrus Data’s 2022 growth in EMEA, Alan was appointed as the VP of Sales for EMEA.
Alan has spent more than 30 years in sales for technology organizations. He is renowned for building global sales organizations for start-ups and larger organizations.
Stanley Qin
Stanley Qin
VP / GM, APAC Operations
Stanley has over 15 years of technical experience in the network storage industry. Stanley is responsible for providing technical services and for growing business in the regions of greater APAC. Prior to joining Cirrus Data Solutions, Stanley was the VP of Professional Services in FalconStor Software for over 10 years, after serving various management positions across Quality Assurance, Global Technical Support, and Technical Training, where his extensive knowledge and expansive expertise provided superb leadership in those divisions. Stanley received a BS in Computer Science from Dowling College.
Stanley has over 15 years of technical experience in the network storage industry. Stanley is responsible for providing technical services and for growing business in the regions of greater APAC. Prior to joining Cirrus Data Solutions, Stanley was the VP of Professional Services in FalconStor Software for over 10 years, after serving various management positions across Quality Assurance, Global Technical Support, and Technical Training, where his extensive knowledge and expansive expertise provided superb leadership in those divisions. Stanley received a BS in Computer Science from Dowling College.
Stanley has over 15 years of technical experience in the network storage industry. Stanley is responsible for providing technical services and for growing business in the regions of greater APAC. Prior to joining Cirrus Data Solutions, Stanley was the VP of Professional Services in FalconStor Software for over 10 years, after serving various management positions across Quality Assurance, Global Technical Support, and Technical Training, where his extensive knowledge and expansive expertise provided superb leadership in those divisions. Stanley received a BS in Computer Science from Dowling College.
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6800 Jericho Tpk Ste 213W, Syosset NY 11791
Toll-Free: (833) 387-7371 | Non-US: +1 (516) 888-3389
Fax: +1 (516) 888-3397
Email: info@cirrusdata.com
Products
Block Storage Mobility
Storage & Automation
Solutions
Use Cases
Virtualization
Storage
Public Cloud
Services & Support
©2025
Cirrus Data Solutions Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
6800 Jericho Tpk Ste 213W, Syosset NY 11791
Toll-Free: (833) 387-7371 | Non-US: +1 (516) 888-3389
Fax: +1 (516) 888-3397
Email: info@cirrusdata.com
Products
Block Storage Mobility
Storage & Automation
Solutions
Use Cases
Virtualization
Storage
Public Cloud
Services & Support
©2025
Cirrus Data Solutions Inc. | All Rights Reserved.