Tom Mc Cuch
About Tom Mc Cuch
Tom McCuch serves as the Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Prophecy, bringing over 15 years of experience in Open Source Solutions and a strong background in developing business partnerships to enhance revenue. His career includes significant roles at Cloudera, Hortonworks, VMware, and Unisys, where he has excelled in building pre-sales teams and driving product differentiation.
Current Role at Prophecy
Tom Mc Cuch serves as the Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Prophecy since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing business partnerships and driving revenue results. His responsibilities include collaborating with various departments to ensure effective pre-sales strategies and solutions.
Previous Experience in Solutions Engineering
Prior to joining Prophecy, Tom Mc Cuch held several significant positions in the field of Solutions Engineering. He worked at Cloudera as Vice President of Solutions Engineering for the Americas from 2021 to 2024 and previously served as Vice President of Solutions Engineering for NA Strategic Accounts from 2017 to 2021. His tenure at Hortonworks included roles such as Sr. Director and Director of Solutions Engineering, where he contributed to the development of engineering strategies in the Northeast and East/South regions.
Educational Background
Tom Mc Cuch has a solid educational foundation in mathematics and software engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Penn State University, studying from 1986 to 1990. He later pursued a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002.
Career History and Technical Expertise
Tom Mc Cuch has a diverse career history that spans over three decades. He has held various technical roles, including Staff Systems Engineer at VMware and Technical Lead at Sunoco. His experience also includes working as a Consulting Architect at Unisys and a Principal Architect at LiquidHub. He has over 15 years of experience specifically with Open Source Solutions, showcasing his expertise in big data management and analysis.
Leadership and Coaching Focus
In his professional roles, Tom Mc Cuch emphasizes the importance of leadership development and coaching. He focuses on building a strong leadership pipeline and excels in creating scalable pre-sales team models. His approach involves collaboration with recruiting, HR, and operations to enhance team effectiveness and drive organizational success.