Vadim Koenen, MBA
Strategic marketing data and operations leader with 14 years of experience building and activating 360-degree customer views. Expert in enterprise MarTech transformation, first-party data models, and cross-functional customer data enablement — uniquely specialized in deploying agentic AI within the MarTech stack to eliminate operations debt, automate idea-to-production workflows, and drive measurable impact.
Work experience
MarTech & GTM strategy, with deep agentic AI implementation
- Pioneered agentic AI implementation. Architected custom Python-based AI agents and OpenAI API integrations to eliminate marketing operations debt and automate complex data hygiene processes.
- Engineered 6sense-powered ABM engines. Designed and executed end-to-end ABM frameworks including ICP modeling, segment architecture, and multi-signal intent scoring used by Sales and SDR leadership.
- Optimized startup infrastructure. Conducted full-stack platform audits for B2B SaaS startups, delivering actionable recommendations for workflow improvements and data quality management.
- Strategic advisory. Advise high-growth subscription businesses on AI integration, identity resolution, and the transition toward cookieless first-party data models.
Tier-1 global enterprise MarTech migrations and AI infrastructure
High-intensity, project-based W-2 engagement focused on finalized technical roadmaps and architecture for Tier-1 global accounts.
- Led enterprise MarTech audits and migrations. Audited four distinct global Marketo instances for Verizon and architected the comprehensive technical migration plan to Microsoft Dynamics.
- Engineered complex lifecycle architectures. Audited and maintained highly complex routing logic, including governing 250+ step HubSpot workflows for Victra.
- Middleware and data integration. Architected automated data pipelines for enterprise clients, including building Marketo-to-Workato integrations for Molex to synchronize disconnected tech stacks.
- Agentic AI implementation. Leveraged proprietary enterprise AI infrastructure (Nexus) to select optimal LLM models and build custom AI agents for internal operations and debt reduction.
Global MarTech transformation, $51M pipeline, team of 6
- Directed global MarTech transformation. Managed marketing operations debt for a massive global enterprise through advanced automation and cross-functional alignment.
- Drove $51M in pipeline opportunities. Activated intent data and identity resolution models to generate a unified view of the customer journey, resulting in $3.4M in closed-won revenue.
- Managed high-performing teams. Led a data operations team of 6, overseeing audience execution, data destinations, and strict compliance reliability.
- Reduced time-to-market by 35%. Streamlined campaign workflows by collaborating with business systems and engineering teams to execute funnel analysis and measure segmentation performance.
Measurement, taxonomies, and tracking architecture
- Unified measurement strategy. Developed naming taxonomies and reporting frameworks in Google Analytics, balancing data accuracy across client-side and server-side tracking solutions.
HIPAA-regulated lifecycle operations at global scale
- Regulated data operations. Managed audience segments within a highly regulated, privacy-first HIPAA environment for a global subscription-based digital health business.
- Lead management and CRM integration. Translated marketing requirements into system configurations, driving pipeline efficiency through robust CRM integration.
Education
- Master of Business Administration — Maryville University
- Bachelor of Arts, International Studies — Southern Methodist University
Certifications
- 2× Marketo Certified Expert — Marketo
- 6sense Next-Gen Admin — 6sense
- HubSpot Certified — HubSpot
Skills
AI & automation
Agentic AI, OpenAI API, Python, tech debt reduction, workflow automation, custom AI agent design, prompt engineering, LLM model selection for production use cases.
MarTech platforms
Marketo, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Salesloft, Workato, 6sense, Google Analytics.
Data operations
Identity resolution, first-party data models, privacy compliance (HIPAA / GDPR), QA and debugging discipline, tag management, audience segmentation, data destinations.
GTM systems
Lifecycle architecture, routing logic, ABM frameworks (ICP modeling, segment architecture, intent scoring), demand generation operations, RevOps reporting, sales-marketing alignment.