Jonathan L.
About Jonathan L.
Jonathan L. serves as the Global Vice President of Sales Engineering at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in technical sales and engineering, having previously worked at notable companies such as IBM, Tableau Software, and Salesforce.
Current Role at Fivetran
Jonathan L. serves as the Global Vice President of Sales Engineering at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he is responsible for leading the sales engineering team and driving software revenue. His role involves mentoring team members and providing constructive feedback to enhance their performance. Jonathan focuses on fostering a high-performing team of technical sellers, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at IBM
Jonathan L. has a significant history with IBM, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as the CTO for North America Business Analytics for 11 months in 2014. Prior to that, he worked as the Americas Presales Executive for SPSS from 2010 to 2014, and as a Midwest Technical Executive from 2015 to 2016. His tenure at IBM also included a role as the Financial Services Technical Executive for six months in 2016 and as the Business Unit Executive for Cognos Public Sector Solution Architects from 2008 to 2010.
Career at Tableau Software and Salesforce
Jonathan L. held the position of Senior Vice President of Solution Engineering at Tableau Software from 2018 to 2020. He later transitioned to Salesforce, where he continued in a similar role for two years from 2020 to 2022. In both positions, he focused on solution engineering, utilizing his skills in technical sales and team leadership to drive business success.
Educational Background
Jonathan L. studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. His studies spanned from 1993 to 1997, providing him with a strong technical foundation that has supported his career in technology and sales engineering.
Specialization and Skills
Jonathan L. specializes in creating and delivering live product demonstrations, effectively visualizing use cases and applying technology to them. He possesses a unique ability to lead and develop teams of technical sellers, focusing on allowing individuals to excel in their strengths. His approach emphasizes mentoring and honest feedback, which contributes to collective success within his teams.