Lance Hunter
About Lance Hunter
Lance Hunter is an Account Executive in Growth at Fivetran, with a strong background in API and application security. He has held various roles in customer success and business development, and serves as a Commanding Officer in the Army National Guard.
Work at Fivetran
Lance Hunter serves as an Account Executive in Growth at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and enhancing customer relationships. His responsibilities include leveraging his expertise in API and application security to ensure that clients receive optimal service and support. His background in customer success and business development aids in aligning Fivetran's offerings with client needs.
Previous Experience
Before joining Fivetran, Lance Hunter accumulated diverse experience across several roles. He worked at Wells Fargo Securities as an intern in CMBS Risk Retention and Securitization from 2017 to 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. He then transitioned to Gremlin as a Customer Success Manager from 2018 to 2020 in San Jose, California. Following that, he served as Manager of Business Development at Traceable AI from 2020 to 2022 in Milpitas, California. Each role contributed to his understanding of customer relationship management and business operations.
Education and Expertise
Lance Hunter holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Indiana University Bloomington, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He also studied Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at the Army Logistics University, achieving this in 2018. His educational background is complemented by expertise in chaos engineering, API security, and DevOps best practices, which he applies to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency.
Military Service
Lance Hunter has been serving as the Commanding Officer of the 349th Composite Supply Company in the Army National Guard since 2012. His military role involves leadership and management of supply chain operations, contributing to his skills in logistics and team coordination. This experience has further developed his ability to manage complex systems and ensure effective resource allocation.
Skills and Specializations
Lance Hunter possesses a strong skill set that includes monitoring and observability best practices, essential for maintaining system performance. He utilizes professional communication skills to enhance customer relationship management and drive business objectives. His knowledge in chaos engineering allows him to implement strategies that intentionally introduce failures to improve system resilience, ensuring robust operational performance.