Jess Tillis
About Jess Tillis
Jess Tillis serves as the Director of Global Revenue Operations at Fivetran, leveraging her extensive background in education and data science to enhance operational strategies. With a career spanning various roles in education and analytics, she focuses on creating efficient processes to support go-to-market teams.
Work at Fivetran
Jess Tillis serves as the Director of Global Revenue Operations at Fivetran, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on creating efficient processes to support go-to-market (GTM) teams. Prior to her current role, she was the Senior Manager of Global Operations at Fivetran for 11 months, where she contributed to operational improvements. Tillis also worked as a Marketing Analyst at Fivetran for 8 months, applying her analytical skills to enhance marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jess Tillis has a strong educational background, holding a Master's degree in Education from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, achieved between 2009 and 2011. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Education Instructional Leadership from Relay Graduate School of Education from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a Data Science program at Thinkful from 2018 to 2019 and obtained a Certificate in Machine Learning in Business from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2020.
Background
Before transitioning to the business sector, Jess Tillis gained foundational skills in leadership and systems processes through her experience as a teacher and principal in underserved schools. She worked with Teach For America as a teacher from 2009 to 2011 and later served as an Assistant Principal and Principal at STRIVE Preparatory Schools from 2013 to 2018. Her background in education informs her approach to leadership and operational strategies in her current role.
Professional Experience
Jess Tillis has held various roles that combine her expertise in education and data analytics. Before joining Fivetran, she worked as a Global eCommerce Analyst at PopSockets for one year, where she focused on eCommerce strategies. She also served as a Physics and Environmental Science Teacher at STRIVE Preparatory Schools for five months in 2018. Her diverse experience across educational and operational roles has equipped her with a unique perspective in her current position.
Skills and Interests
Jess Tillis is passionate about creating efficient processes and ensuring that go-to-market teams are set up for success. She utilizes her background in data science and analytics to make informed, data-driven decisions in her role. Her commitment to enhancing operational strategies reflects her dedication to continuous improvement and effective leadership in the business environment.