Farid 'Fred' Shirvani
About Farid 'Fred' Shirvani
Farid 'Fred' Shirvani is a Technical Sales Engineer at Boingo Wireless, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in technical sales and project management, having previously held roles at Birdstep Technology and Smith Micro Software.
Work at Boingo Wireless
Farid Shirvani has been employed at Boingo Wireless as a Technical Sales Engineer since 2017. In this role, he provides technical demonstrations of the company's services and capabilities to various audiences. He engages with prospective customers during the sales process to understand their goals and critical business issues. Shirvani prepares documented responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for relevant opportunities. His contributions include reducing the duration of Technical Integration Projects from one month to one week, which resulted in cost savings and attracted customers from competitors.
Previous Experience at Birdstep Technology
Shirvani worked at Birdstep Technology in various roles from 2007 to 2016. He began as a Software Engineer (Developer) from 2007 to 2008, followed by a position as Build and Release Manager from 2008 to 2011 in Sweden. He then transitioned to a Technical Project Manager/Sales role from 2011 to 2016 in San Francisco. Throughout his tenure, he was involved in multiple projects that contributed to the company's operations and client relations.
Experience at Smith Micro Software, Inc.
From 2016 to 2017, Farid Shirvani served as a Technical Account Manager at Smith Micro Software, Inc. in the Orange County, California Area. In this position, he was responsible for managing technical accounts and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and support.
Education and Expertise
Farid Shirvani studied at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication from 2002 to 2007. He also attended Södertörn University for 11 months in 2003, focusing on Finance and Economics. Additionally, he completed a course in Auto-CAD Construction at Elsa Brändströms Skola in 2000. His educational background supports his technical expertise in sales engineering and project management.