Timothy Vater
About Timothy Vater
Timothy Vater is an Account Executive at Kong Inc., based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati. He has held various sales roles at companies such as Sumo Logic and Snowflake, contributing to his experience in corporate account management.
Work at Kong
Timothy Vater has been employed at Kong Inc. as an Account Executive since 2022. His role involves managing client accounts and driving sales initiatives within the organization. Kong Inc. is known for its innovative solutions in the API management and microservices space, and Vater contributes to the company's growth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Vater studied at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Political Science and Government. His studies spanned from 2012 to 2017, providing him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and communication skills, which are essential in his current role in sales.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Kong Inc., Timothy Vater held several positions in sales and account management. He worked as a Corporate Account Executive at Snowflake from 2020 to 2022 and at Sumo Logic from 2019 to 2020. His earlier roles included Senior Sales Development Representative at Sumo Logic and various positions at Essendant and Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he gained diverse experience in customer service and sales.
Career Progression
Timothy Vater's career began at Chipotle Mexican Grill as a Crew Member, where he worked for nine months in 2012. He then transitioned to Essendant as an Outbound Associate for three years. His sales career advanced at Sumo Logic, where he held multiple roles, including Sales Representative and Senior Sales Development Representative, before moving to Snowflake and eventually Kong Inc.