Jon Wilfong
About Jon Wilfong
Jon Wilfong serves as the Senior Vice President of Field Operations at Scale AI, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in sales and engineering, having held various leadership roles at Scale AI and other technology companies.
Work at Scale AI
Jon Wilfong currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Field Operations at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2022. He has been instrumental in overseeing both Sales and Solutions Engineering within the company. Wilfong has a long history with Scale AI, having previously worked in various roles including Global VP of Sales & Field Operations (Autonomous Robotics), Global Head of Solutions Engineering, Head of Sales, and Strategic Account Executive. He was also one of the earliest employees, being employee number 9.
Education and Expertise
Wilfong studied Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2005 to 2008. He also attended ACS Hillingdon International School in London. His educational background laid the foundation for his transition from a software engineering role to go-to-market leadership positions in the tech industry.
Background
Before his current role at Scale AI, Jon Wilfong held several significant positions in various companies. He served as Chief Revenue Officer at Parallel Domain for one year and has experience in sales and engineering roles at companies such as Cisco Systems, MuleSoft, and Vidyo. His career spans over a decade, during which he has developed expertise in sales strategy and solutions engineering.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jon Wilfong has been actively involved in hiring for his team at Scale AI, contributing to the growth and development of the organization. His leadership roles have allowed him to oversee critical functions within the company, particularly in the areas of sales and solutions engineering. His ability to transition from technical roles to leadership positions highlights his versatility and adaptability in the tech industry.