John Potocny
About John Potocny
John Potocny is a Senior Sales Engineer at Chronosphere, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in cloud-native environments and previously held positions at SolarWinds and GE Intelligent Platforms.
Work at Chronosphere
John Potocny has been employed at Chronosphere as a Senior Sales Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on providing technical sales support and expertise in cloud-native environments. He has actively participated in initiatives related to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), contributing to the advancement of cloud-native technologies. His work involves leveraging open-source technologies to develop scalable monitoring solutions that meet the needs of clients.
Previous Experience at SolarWinds
Before joining Chronosphere, John Potocny worked at SolarWinds as an Advisory Sales Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included advising clients on the implementation of software solutions and providing technical support. This role was based in the Charlottesville, Virginia Area, where he gained valuable experience in sales engineering and customer engagement.
Background in Firmware Design Engineering
John Potocny began his career as a Firmware Design Engineer at GE Intelligent Platforms, where he worked from 2013 to 2014 for a duration of seven months. This position allowed him to develop technical skills in firmware design and engineering, contributing to his overall expertise in technology and engineering disciplines.
Education and Expertise
John Potocny earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Kettering University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices. He possesses expertise in cloud-native environments and has contributed to the integration of open-source tools such as Prometheus and OpenTelemetry into Chronosphere's platform.