Brian Walters
About Brian Walters
Brian Walters serves as the Head of Solutions Engineering for North America at PingCAP, where he leads a team focused on TiDB Cloud. With over 25 years of experience in database management and a strong background in presales and solutions engineering, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as MongoDB, Percona, and Oracle.
Work at PingCAP
Brian Walters has been serving as the Head of Solutions Engineering for North America at PingCAP since 2022. In this role, he leads a team that showcases the benefits of TiDB Cloud, a cloud-based solution developed by PingCAP. His position is based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, where he has been instrumental in driving the adoption of PingCAP's solutions.
Experience at PreSales Collective
Since 2021, Brian Walters has been a Leadership Member at PreSales Collective, contributing to a community that focuses on sharing best practices and insights within the presales industry. His involvement reflects his commitment to enhancing the knowledge and skills of professionals in the field.
Previous Roles in Solutions Engineering
Before joining PingCAP, Brian Walters held various positions in solutions engineering. He worked at MongoDB as Manager of Solutions Architecture for 9 months in 2021 and served as Senior Director of Solution Engineering at Percona for 6 months in the same year. His extensive experience in this domain spans over 13 years, focusing on presales, solutions engineering, and solutions architecture.
Career Background
Brian Walters has over 25 years of experience in large-scale database management. His career includes significant roles at Oracle, where he served as Principal Sales Consultant and Senior Sales Consultant, and at Teradata, where he held multiple positions, including Services Product Manager and Technical Support Analyst. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of database solutions and customer needs.
Education and Expertise
Brian Walters studied Organizational Leadership at Brandman University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 2016. He also holds an Associate's Degree in General Education from San Joaquin Delta College, obtained in 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in presales and solutions engineering, enabling him to effectively collaborate with various teams to deliver optimal solutions for customers.