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Our top honor, an annual award recognizing former employees who have achieved massive success.
Please join us in congratulating David Tharp, memoryBlue’s 2025 Alumni of the Year!
From smiling and dialing in our Austin office to now leading Global OEM Sales and Strategic Alliances at Cisco (Splunk), David’s journey is a true example of what happens when hustle, growth, and consistency come together.
Since leaving memoryBlue in 2020, David has moved from SDR to BDM to Global Head of OEM. He now drives strategic partnerships at a global level, bringing authenticity, collaboration, and a people-first mindset to every interaction. His ability to influence high-impact projects and align key stakeholders highlights the leadership we are proud to recognize.
David represents what this award stands for: long-term success, career-defining progress, and a commitment to the values that shape memoryBlue.
Congratulations, David!
The application period has officially closed, and our finalists have been selected.
Now in its 11th year, the memoryBlue Alumni of the Year program continues to recognize the incredible impact our alumni are making across the high-tech sales landscape.
With over 1,000 professionals in the field, competition for the 2025 title was fierce. We’re honored to celebrate this community of driven, accomplished sales leaders.
The winner will be announced on May 21, 2025. Stay tuned!
The winner of our most prestigious alumni honor earns a $5,000 dream vacation on us along with the accolades that come with joining the select group of prior victors.
We will also hang a banner celebrating the achievement in each of our offices — letting every memoryBlue visitor and employee know just how much this accomplishment means. Finally, the 2024 winner will get a conference room named after him/her in one of our offices.
To help us recognize the most deserving candidates, please ensure your application highlights the following key areas:
1. Sales Performance Metrics
Provide specific data showcasing your sales achievements over the past year, such as:
Example: Achieving 215% of a $2.5 million quota and being recognized as one of the top sales executives in your company.
2. Leadership and Impact
Describe your contributions beyond individual sales, including:
Example: Leading a team to close over $2 billion in total contract value and running the largest data center internship program in Northern Virginia.
3. Community Involvement
Highlight any philanthropic efforts or community service, such as:
Example: Co-founding an organization that promotes thought leadership and networking opportunities for the advancement of technology, and involvement in various charities supporting children living in poverty and research for muscular dystrophy.
4. Endorsements
Include letters of support or testimonials from supervisors, colleagues, or clients that attest to your qualifications and character.
By focusing on these areas, your application will provide a comprehensive view of your accomplishments and align with the qualities we seek in our Alumni of the Year.
After 22 years of helping companies surface new revenue opportunities, hundreds of memoryBlue alumni have elevated into roles with some of the industry’s most recognizable names and hottest start-ups.
The memoryBlue Alumni of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and put together a “career year” so to speak. The winner receives “Hall of Fame” treatment in our offices complete with a $5,000 dream vacation on us and a banner commemorating the achievement.
