Mike Saliter
EVP, Homeland, Commerce & Justice Portfolio
Mike Saliter brings 20+ years of executive leadership, services, and software experience to Steampunk. He is a results-oriented, highly motivated cultural and transformation leader focusing on positive business outcomes through integrity and hard work. Mike is Steampunk’s Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Homeland, Commerce, and Justice Portfolio. His role manages the overall portfolio, including the P&L, operations, and all client-facing delivery and growth teams. Before his current role, he was Senior Vice President (SVP), Strategy to help steer Steampunk’s explosive growth journey.
Before Steampunk, Mike was Splunk’s Global Vice President, Platform & Cloud, where he was responsible for a 1BB+ bookings number and led several global go-to-market field functions spanning cloud sales and services, platform, industry verticals, and value/technology advisory. Before Splunk, Mike spent seven years at Qlik and held various senior leadership roles, including global Customer Success Management, global Consulting Services, Industry Solutions, Global Strategic Accounts, and Value Engineering organizations. Prior to Qlik, Mike was Business Unit Executive for Global Industry Solutions in IBM’s Business Analytics division. He also worked six years at Cognos and began his career at Accenture. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Virginia Tech. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family in Ashburn, Virginia, and loves the outdoors, staying active, and rooting on the Virginia Tech Hokies!
What musician, album, or song best describes what working at Steampunk means to you?
“We Will Not Be Forgotten” is one of the many memorable lyrical tunes by the band Fighting Gravity. I think the same can be said about Steampunk! Just like our diverse and fun culture, Fighting Gravity embodies diversity through their unique style of music that incorporates rock, reggae, ska, and pop styles into a fun and energy packed delivery. Fighting Gravity has many interesting similarities to Steampunk including their founders both originating from Virginia Tech, ties to the 9:30 Club (the name of Steampunk’s main conference room), touring with O.A.R. who Steampunk has a deep appreciation for, and both having strong roots in Richmond, VA.
