Brent Knott
About Brent Knott
Brent Knott is the Director of Coupa Pay Engineering at Coupa Software, with a career spanning various technical and managerial roles in the software and financial sectors.
Current Position at Coupa Software
Brent Knott is currently serving as the Director of Coupa Pay Engineering at Coupa Software. He has been in this role since 2022. Based in Sarasota, Florida, Brent oversees the engineering efforts for Coupa’s payment solutions, aiming to improve and streamline financial operations within the company's broader procurement and financial management systems.
Previous Roles at Coupa Software
Before his current position, Brent Knott held several key roles at Coupa Software. From 2018 to 2022, he was the Director of Business Acceleration in Sarasota, Florida. Earlier in 2018, he served as the Director of Technical Services in the Columbus, Ohio Area for 5 months. From 2016 to 2018, he held the role of Sr. Integrations Manager, also in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to that, Brent was the Sr. Integrations Architect from 2013 to 2016 in San Mateo, California.
Professional Experience Prior to Coupa
Before joining Coupa Software, Brent Knott gained significant experience in various consulting and technical roles. In 2013, he briefly worked as a P2P Technology Consultant at Procurian. From 2011 to 2013, he was the Manager of Procurement Optimization at The Shelby Group in Schaumburg, Illinois, and from 2003 to 2012, he was their Senior Technical Consultant. Additionally, Brent worked as an Ariba Technology Consultant at CCP Global from 2000 to 2003.
Early Career and Development Roles
Brent Knott began his career with roles that laid a strong foundation for his technical expertise and leadership skills. From 1998 to 2000, he was a Peoplesoft Application Developer at Tribune Company. Before that, he served as a Mainframe Application Developer at Keane from 1997 to 1998. Early in his career, he worked as a Financial Analyst at Chicago Tribune from 1995 to 1997, and as a Staff Auditor at Ernst & Young from 1994 to 1995.
Education Background
Brent Knott received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Miami University. He completed his studies from 1990 to 1994. This academic background provided Brent with a solid foundation in financial principles, which has likely contributed to his proficient management skills in various technical and leadership roles throughout his career.