Salvatore D'Auria, Regional Vice President for Italy, the Middle East, and Africa at MongoDB, discusses his career path at the company, which he joined in 2018 after investing in the company's IPO in 2017. Prior to joining MongoDB, D'Auria had a tech career at Oracle and VMware, with experience in inside sales, managerial roles, and developing new markets and starting new teams. He believes that Italy is a strategic market for MongoDB due to the country's strong presence in public administration and the company's ability to support large customers through organic growth over time. D'Auria leads by example, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and responsibility, and encourages others to join the team in Italy, which offers opportunities for career growth, camaraderie, and making a meaningful impact on the industry.