Eric "Et" Thiel
About Eric "Et" Thiel
Eric 'Et' Thiel serves as the Vice President of Global Solutions Engineering at Acquia, where he leads global pre-sales teams and focuses on building new markets. He has extensive experience in sales engineering across various companies, including IBM, WP Engine, and Rackspace.
Current Role at Acquia
Eric Thiel serves as the Vice President of Global Solutions Engineering at Acquia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads global pre-sales teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APJ regions. His focus is on building new and emerging markets by leveraging technical sales talent. Thiel's leadership aims to enhance employee engagement and drive the business and financial impact of sales.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining Acquia, Eric Thiel worked at IBM as the Sales Engineer Lead for SoftLayer from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at IBM lasted nine months and took place in the Austin, Texas area. In this role, he contributed to the sales engineering efforts of the company, applying his technical expertise to support sales initiatives.
Professional Background at WP Engine
Eric Thiel held multiple positions at WP Engine, including Sr. Director of Sales Engineering from 2016 to 2021 and Vice President of Sales Engineering/Solutions Architects from 2021 to 2022. His combined experience at WP Engine spanned over six years, during which he played a crucial role in the development and execution of sales engineering strategies.
Experience at Rackspace
Thiel's career includes significant experience at Rackspace, where he worked in various roles from 2001 to 2013. He started as a Sr. Sales Engineer and progressed to Manager of Sales Engineers, and later served as Director of Sales Engineering. His time at Rackspace contributed to his expertise in sales engineering and client experience.
Educational Background
Eric Thiel studied at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS) from 1992 to 1996. This educational foundation provided him with the skills necessary to navigate the intersection of technology and business throughout his career.