Melanie Kraintz

Melanie Kraintz is a Social Media Channel Strategist for Data Center and Software Defined Networking (ACI) and is part of the Global Social Media Marketing Team within Corporate Marketing at Cisco Systems. Melanie manages the channel strategy for all things Data Center leveraging Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube, SlideShare, blogs, and much more. Although Melanie joined Cisco in September, 2014, she has worked in high tech content development and the execution of digital marketing strategies to drive web traffic and build community among audiences around the world for Microsoft, AT&T and T-Mobile in the past 14 years.

Melanie graduated from Central Washington University with a double major in Public Relations and Video Production. Melanie also has a double minor in Mass Communications and Advertising.

Melanie hails from Monroe, Washington (Seattle area) and enjoys all things outdoorsy including hiking, camping, and running. In her spare time you can find her playing with her Shih Tzu/ Yorkie puppy or planning a future getaway with her husband of seven years to a beach in a remote location.

Melanie is passionate about video and social media, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have.