Yassine Faihe, Ph.D.
About Yassine Faihe, Ph.D.
Yassine Faihe, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director of Sales Engineering at Dremio, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in sales engineering and a strong background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, he has held leadership roles at several technology companies, including SingleStore and Micro Focus.
Work at Dremio
Yassine Faihe has served as the Senior Director of Sales Engineering at Dremio since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the sales engineering team, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and driving sales strategies. His leadership aims to align technical solutions with customer needs, facilitating the adoption of Dremio's data platform.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Before joining Dremio, Yassine Faihe held several senior positions in sales engineering. He worked at SingleStore as Senior Director of Sales Engineering from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the Worldwide Director of Sales Engineering for Vertica at Micro Focus from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes serving as EMEA Director of Sales Engineering for Vertica at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2013 to 2017.
Educational Background
Yassine Faihe holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Sciences, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, from Université de Neuchâtel, where he studied from 1994 to 1999. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering and Automation from Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Sud Alsace, completing his studies from 1990 to 1993. His foundational education includes a High School Diploma from Lycée Lyautey au Maroc.
Innovations and Patents
Yassine Faihe holds 12 granted US patents, reflecting his contributions to innovation in technology. His expertise encompasses artificial intelligence and machine learning, showcasing his technical proficiency in these fields. His work has significantly impacted data strategy and architecture, particularly in advisory roles to Chief Data Officers and Data Executives.
Sales Engineering and Management Skills
Yassine Faihe possesses a balanced combination of technical expertise and sales orientation. He has demonstrated the ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers, which has been crucial in closing large deals. His experience includes modernizing sales engineering organizations, focusing on improving processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency.