Doug Shields
About Doug Shields
Doug Shields is an Account Executive at Coupa Software, specializing in corporate and mid-market T&E solutions, with a background in financial technology and a degree in History from UCLA.
Title and Current Role
Doug Shields is currently employed as an Account Executive, Corporate/Mid-Market - T&E, at Coupa Software in San Diego, California. He has been with the company since 2022. In this role, Shields is involved in managing travel and expense solutions tailored for corporate and mid-market clients.
Previous Experience at Emburse
Before joining Coupa Software, Doug Shields worked at Emburse as an Account Executive from 2021 to 2022. During his one year tenure in San Diego, California, Shields focused on developing and maintaining client relationships within the financial technology sector, emphasizing spend management and accounts payable solutions.
Business Development at Wing AI
Doug Shields served as a Business Development Representative at Wing AI from 2020 to 2021. Based in Irvine, California, he spent 11 months identifying potential business opportunities and facilitating partnerships that enhanced the company's market presence in the financial technology industry.
Educational Background
Doug Shields graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he studied from 2017 to 2021. He earned a degree in History with a minor in Near and Middle Eastern Studies. His academic background provides him with a broad understanding of historical and cultural contexts, which can inform his professional strategies and client interactions.
Expertise in Financial Technology
Doug Shields possesses extensive expertise in several domains within the financial technology industry, including spend management, travel and expense (T&E) solutions, accounts payable, and payment solutions. His approach combines traditional sales methods with adaptable strategies tailored to meet the diverse needs of various customer bases and industries.