Ben Skal
About Ben Skal
Ben Skal serves as the Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Cognite, where he focuses on helping manufacturing customers enhance production and quality while addressing safety and sustainability. He has a strong background in product marketing and engineering, with previous roles at Emerson Automation Solutions and ArcelorMittal.
Work at Cognite
Ben Skal has been with Cognite since 2020, initially serving as Director of Product Marketing before advancing to Sr. Director of Product Marketing in 2022. Based in Austin, Texas, he focuses on assisting manufacturing customers in identifying opportunities to enhance production, improve quality, and address safety risks. His role involves close collaboration with clients to tackle complex digitalization challenges, ensuring that solutions align with customer needs.
Previous Experience at Emerson Automation Solutions
Before joining Cognite, Ben Skal worked at Emerson Automation Solutions for four years, from 2016 to 2020. He held the position of Product Marketing Manager, where he was responsible for developing marketing strategies and managing product lines. Prior to this role, he served as a Project Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions for one year, from 2015 to 2016, overseeing various projects within the organization.
Background in Engineering
Ben Skal began his career as a Process Engineer at ArcelorMittal, where he worked for four years from 2011 to 2015. He also briefly worked as a Nuclear Power Plants Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company in 2010. His engineering background provides him with a solid foundation for understanding the technical aspects of product marketing in the manufacturing sector.
Education and Expertise
Ben Skal holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University. His educational background equips him with a blend of technical knowledge and business acumen, which he applies in his current role to drive product marketing strategies.