Kent Melville
About Kent Melville
Kent Melville serves as the Director of Sales Engineering at Inductive Automation, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses a strong background in web and software development, along with experience in client relations and project management.
Work at Inductive Automation
Kent Melville has been with Inductive Automation since 2016, initially serving as a Sales Engineering Analyst for 10 months. He then transitioned to the role of Sales Engineer from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, he became the Sales Engineering Manager, a position he held for three years before being promoted to Director of Sales Engineering in 2022. His work focuses on leveraging technical expertise and communication skills to align project specifications with client needs.
Education and Expertise
Kent Melville earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Southern Virginia University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He also attended California State University-Sacramento for one year in 2008-2009. His education laid the foundation for his technical skills in web and software development, which he applies in his roles within the sales engineering domain.
Background
Before joining Inductive Automation, Kent Melville worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise. He served as a Software Developer at HyperGen Inc. from 2014 to 2016 and was a Web Development Team Lead at Mariner Media from 2013 to 2014. His early career included internships at Backcountry.com and Intel Corporation, where he gained valuable experience in software engineering and computer technology.
Achievements
Kent Melville has presented at notable industry events, including the Ignition Community Live event in 2020 and the AWWA Annual Fall Conference in 2018. He has shared insights on building budget-friendly water SCADA systems and moderated webinars on mobile-responsive HMIs and mobile app design principles. These contributions highlight his commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise within the field.