Dave Rankine
About Dave Rankine
Dave Rankine is an Enterprise Account Executive with extensive experience in sales and business development across various industries. He has held positions at companies such as Lumafield, Kinta AI, and Gamma Alloys, and has a background in aerospace engineering from Purdue University.
Work at Lumafield
Currently, Dave Rankine serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Lumafield. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's growth in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include managing enterprise accounts and leveraging his extensive experience in sales and business development to drive revenue.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Dave Rankine has held various positions in sales and business development across multiple organizations. He worked as an Enterprise Account Executive at Dashup for eight months in Los Angeles, California, from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Lead Enterprise Account Executive at Kinta AI from 2021 to 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role at Gamma Alloys Inc as Director of Business Development spanned four years, from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on business growth strategies.
Education and Expertise
Dave Rankine earned a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. He possesses hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles and data analytics, which he utilizes for cost and pricing management. His expertise extends to collaborating with Ph.D. research-level material scientists.
Background in Engineering and Operations
Dave Rankine has a solid background in engineering and operations. He worked at Alcoa in various roles, including Market Analyst and Leadership Development Program Operations Consultant/Business Analyst from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Senior Sales Engineer at Precision Castparts for one year from 2016 to 2017, where he applied his engineering knowledge to sales processes.
Track Record of Revenue Growth
Dave Rankine has a proven track record of consistently growing revenue and developing global sales teams. His experience spans both start-ups and large corporations, showcasing his ability to adapt and succeed in diverse business environments. He has also worked with Boeing HorizonX Ventures-backed advanced materials start-up, Gamma Alloys, further emphasizing his capability in driving business development.