Jeff Flammer
About Jeff Flammer
Jeff Flammer serves as the President of Cognite Americas, bringing extensive experience in technology and sales leadership across various companies. He advocates for strong data platforms and a culture of trust to drive digital transformations and employee growth.
Current Role at Cognite
Jeff Flammer serves as the President of Cognite Americas, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Austin, Texas, he leads the company's operations and strategic initiatives in the Americas region. His role involves advocating for the importance of robust data platforms in facilitating successful digital transformations for clients.
Professional Experience
Flammer has held various leadership positions throughout his career. He worked at Manugistics as Director for one year from 2001 to 2002. He then served as Head of Worldwide GTM, Business Applications at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at SAP included roles as Vice President of Sales from 2009 to 2015 and Sr. Director of SCM Value Engineering from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he was a Sr. Director at BEA Systems and Group VP of Sales at Blue Yonder.
Education and Expertise
Flammer earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He later obtained a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University in 1997. His expertise includes leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, and robotics to create transformative impacts for customers.
Advocacy and Leadership Philosophy
Flammer advocates for the establishment of robust data platforms as essential foundations for digital transformation. He emphasizes the importance of building a culture of trust within organizations, focusing on employee development and growth as key components for creating high-impact teams.
Early Career Background
Flammer began his career at General Electric - Nuclear Power, where he participated in the Edison Engineering Program from 1993 to 1996. He later worked at Accenture as a Manager in the Supply Chain Strategy Practice from 1997 to 2000. His diverse background in engineering and strategic roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of technology and business operations.