Kamran Hussain
About Kamran Hussain
Kamran Hussain is a Presales Solutions Architect at Dremio, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the technology sector, having held various roles at companies such as Oracle, Qlik, and Chicago Stock Exchange over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at Dremio
Kamran Hussain has been serving as a Presales Solutions Architect at Dremio since 2021. In this role, he engages with prospects and customers at various conferences, providing demonstrations of Dremio's solutions. He also collaborates with the marketing team to create content, contributing to the company's thought leadership. Hussain plays a significant role in product improvement by creating JIRA tickets for enhancement requests and bugs based on customer interactions. His involvement in webinars showcases his expertise in data lakehouse solutions.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Kamran Hussain has extensive experience at Oracle Corporation, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Principal Sales Consultant from 2010 to 2017 and as an Enterprise Integration Sales representative for seven months in 2018. Additionally, he served as a Senior Principal Consultant in Advanced Technology Solutions (Database Systems) from 2006 to 2008. His roles involved consulting and sales, focusing on integrating Oracle solutions for various clients in the Greater Chicago Area.
Career at Qlik and OfficeMax
Hussain worked as an Enterprise Account Executive at Qlik from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on managing key accounts and driving sales initiatives. Prior to that, he was employed at OfficeMax as a Lead Oracle Database Engineer/Architect from 2008 to 2010. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in database management and sales strategies within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Kamran Hussain holds a Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems from DePaul University, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Chicago, studying from 1992 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and sales.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Hussain's technical skills are evident in his past roles, particularly as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator at the Chicago Stock Exchange and as a PeopleSoft Administrator/Oracle DBA at Zurich Kemper Life. He regularly interfaces with product managers and engineering leadership at Dremio, relaying customer feedback that influences product development. His contributions to enhancing product offerings and customer engagement demonstrate his commitment to improving technology solutions.