Joe Hounsham
About Joe Hounsham
Joe Hounsham is a Director of Technical Sales with extensive experience in the IoT sector, having held various positions in sales and business development at companies such as Eseye, Pycom, and balena. He specializes in strategic partnerships, product improvements, and has a strong background in embedded Linux and microcontroller technologies.
Work at Balena
Joe Hounsham has been with Balena since 2018, initially serving as Technical Sales Lead and Customer Success until 2023. In this role, he focused on enhancing customer experiences and driving technical sales strategies. In 2022, he transitioned to the position of Director, Technical Sales, where he continues to operate remotely. His responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships and overseeing product improvements in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector.
Previous Experience in IoT and Sales
Prior to his role at Balena, Joe Hounsham worked at Eseye from 2014 to 2016 as an Inside Sales and Business Development professional in the IoT field. He then joined Pycom as Partner & Sales Manager from 2016 to 2018, where he further developed his expertise in IoT sales. Additionally, he briefly worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Solutions Advisor in 2016, contributing to EMEA Sales & Marketing efforts.
Education and Expertise
Joe Hounsham studied at the University of Plymouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Interactive Digital Art & Technology from 2011 to 2014. He possesses expertise in embedded Linux hardware and software, microcontroller technologies, and has experience with networking technologies such as LP-WAN and Cellular (CatM1/NBIoT). His educational background supports his technical sales and partnership development skills.
Early Career and Internships
Joe Hounsham began his career in internet marketing and pay-per-click (PPC) at Mankind from 2010 to 2011. He also completed an internship at BAE Systems Information Technology in 2013, where he worked in the Project Management Office for Enterprise IT Services. These early roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in sales and technology.
Background and Early Education
Joe Hounsham attended Gordon's School from 2003 to 2008, where he completed his secondary education. This early educational experience laid the groundwork for his later studies in technology and sales.