Aaron Schade
About Aaron Schade
Aaron Schade is a Senior Application Engineer at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2020, focusing on promoting e-commerce and innovative revenue streams. He has extensive experience in customer support and application testing, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Westminster College.
Work at Kennametal
Aaron Schade has been employed at Kennametal since 2020 as a Senior Application Engineer in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. In this role, he focuses on promoting e-commerce and innovative revenue streams to align with customer buying habits. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Kennametal, including Customer Application Support Analyst from 2011 to 2013 and Program Manager - Knowledge Center, Americas from 2013 to 2020. He briefly served as a Senior Key Account Specialist in 2020 for three months.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Schade earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Westminster College in Pennsylvania, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in application engineering and customer support. He maintains deep technical knowledge of metal cutting tooling, which enables him to offer expert advice and support to customers.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Aaron Schade worked at iMortgage Services as a Regional Valuations Manager from 2009 to 2011. His career at Kennametal began in 2011, and he has since accumulated extensive experience in various roles within the company, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction and sales growth through effective cost-saving initiatives.
Achievements
In his current role, Aaron Schade supports sales growth by designing and executing cost-saving initiatives that utilize Kennametal's products and technology. He conducts tooling and application testing to ensure product effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Additionally, he collaborates with internal teams, including Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and Technology, to facilitate information sharing and alignment of goals.