Gene Patton
About Gene Patton
Gene Patton is a Senior Sales Engineer at Fivetran, with extensive experience in pre-sales roles across various industries. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Clemson University and has a proven track record in closing multi-million dollar accounts.
Work at Fivetran
Gene Patton has been employed at Fivetran as a Senior Sales Engineer since 2021. He operates from Atlanta, Georgia, and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include providing technical expertise and support to clients, facilitating the integration of data solutions, and contributing to the overall sales strategy of the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Fivetran, Gene Patton held several significant positions in the tech industry. He worked at GoldenGate Software as a Senior Solution Consultant from 2007 to 2009. He also served as a Principal Pre-sales Consultant at Delphix from 2012 to 2019 and was a Principal Sales Consultant at Oracle from 2009 to 2012. His earlier roles include Pre-Sales Manager at Informix Software from 1993 to 1997 and a Solution Consultant at Informatica from 1998 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Gene Patton holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Clemson University, which he obtained from 1985 to 1987. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1983 to 1985, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Furman University from 1978 to 1982. Additionally, he is an Amazon Certified Cloud Practitioner, reflecting his knowledge in cloud technologies.
Sales Acumen and Technical Skills
Gene Patton has a proven track record of closing multi-million dollar accounts, showcasing his sales acumen. He possesses extensive experience in pre-sales roles across various industries, including both public and private sectors. His diverse technical skills indicate a broad understanding of different technologies and solutions, which supports his effectiveness in sales engineering.