John Marchese of DataOps.live Named a Top Channel Chief by CRN for 2026

John Marchese Recognized as CRN Channel Chief

DataOps.live, a leading provider in DataOps automation and strategic innovation, has announced that John Marchese, their Chief Partner Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategic Business, has been honored as one of the 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs. This prestigious recognition comes from CRN, a prominent brand under The Channel Company, which identifies top leaders in the IT distribution sector.

Marchese's inclusion in this esteemed list marks the third time he has been recognized, with two previous selections while at DataOps.live.

A Legacy of Innovation and Strategy

Bringing over 25 years of experience in technology innovation, strategic business planning, and partner growth, John Marchese plays a critical role in shaping DataOps.live's strategic partnerships. His focus revolves around fostering long-lasting relationships with vital players in the tech industry, including major companies such as Snowflake and various ISVs, SIs/GSIs, and cloud platforms like AWS.

A notable achievement under Marchese's leadership includes a deepened investment by Snowflake Ventures in early 2025. This investment aimed at accelerating the joint product roadmap unique to DataOps.live, involved the launch of the new PLG Marketplace, prominently featuring Snowflake Native Apps designed for automating CI/CD and complex transformations within the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.

Driving Growth through Partnership

Marchese has also been instrumental in transitioning DataOps.live from focused pilot projects to expansive utilizes. His leadership has evolved the use of DataOps.live into a vital, multi-year strategic system embedded within Snowflake’s go-to-market engine. This transition has propelled impactful solutions including sales demonstrations, hands-on labs, and hackathons that have driven significant growth for Snowflake.

Recognition of DataOps.live’s efforts also extends to industry accolades, as they earned Snowflake Elite Partner Status and were honored as both the Data Cloud Product Growth Partner of the Year in 2024 and the Observability Product Partner of the Year in 2025.