About
Management
Dave Cerniglia, Founder and CEO
Dave Cerniglia founded Consiliant Technologies in August of 2002 after over 15 years of sales management and the marketing of data storage and storage management software. Prior to starting Consiliant, Dave was instrumental in the development of the Southwest Region for two start-up companies: TrueSAN Networks, a pioneer in storage infrastructure software and the managed service provider S4R, Inc.
Dave also served as the Director of Western Regional Sales at Softworks, Inc., which was acquired by EMC. Dave’s career in the data storage and storage management business began with MTI after he spent a number of years in the banking industry working for Citibank. Dave received a B.B.A. in Business from Loyola Marymount University.
Joe Kadlec, Vice President and Sr. Partner
Joe Kadlec joined Consiliant in 2002 to help launch the company’s presence in the data storage and storage management arena. Joe’s responsibilities include setting and executing the strategic vision of the company while providing the framework for managed growth. He is involved in new business development, partner relations and corporate marketing.
Prior to Consiliant Joe was Vice President of Sales for U.S. Technical Services, a professional services consulting company specializing in systems engineering support for enterprise-class data centers. Joe has over 17 years of sales and sales management experience in the computer storage industry. Prior to joining U.S. Technical Services, he was the Director of Western Regional Sales for Fiberlink Communications, a virtual private networking company. He was instrumental in territory development, revenue growth and recruiting throughout a 14-state area.
Joe started his technology sales career at MTI providing a consultative approach to data storage solutions. He earned numerous awards for outstanding achievement while advancing through the sales management organization.
He spent 4 years as a member of the Loyola Marymount University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Joe received his Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis from Loyola Marymount University.
Erin Cerniglia, Vice President of Legal Affairs
Erin Cerniglia joined the Consiliant team as Vice President of Legal Affairs in August 2002. Erin’s primary responsibilities include matters related to corporate development. Prior to joining Consiliant, Erin practiced at the law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, where she concentrated in the areas of Bankruptcy Law and general business litigation. Erin is a member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles graduated magna cum laude from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles.