Shawn K.
About Shawn K.
Shawn K. is a Deal Desk Manager with a background in biochemistry and cell biology. He has held various roles in sales and deal support across multiple companies, including Segment and Pentaho.
Current Role at Segment
Shawn K. serves as the Deal Desk Manager at Segment, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing deal processes and supporting sales teams in optimizing their strategies. His experience in deal desk functions contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Segment's sales operations.
Previous Experience at Segment
Before becoming Deal Desk Manager, Shawn K. worked at Segment as a Senior Deal Desk Analyst from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, he focused on analyzing deal structures and providing insights to enhance sales performance. His tenure in this role helped him develop a deep understanding of Segment's operational needs.
Career Background at Pentaho and Hitachi Vantara
Shawn K. has significant experience in sales support roles, having worked at Pentaho in various capacities. He was an Inside Sales Representative from 2014 to 2015, followed by a role as Enterprise Business Representative/Team Lead for four months in 2015 to 2016. He later served as a Deal Support Specialist at Pentaho from 2016 to 2017. After Pentaho, he worked at Hitachi Vantara as a Deal Support Specialist from 2017 to 2019, further enhancing his expertise in deal management.
Educational Background
Shawn K. studied at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. He also completed a minor in Psychology. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and understanding human behavior, which can be beneficial in sales and deal management.
Internship Experience
In 2009, Shawn K. gained early professional experience as a Summer Intern at Sino Private Aviation (HK) Ltd. in Hong Kong. This internship lasted for three months and allowed him to develop skills in a corporate environment, contributing to his overall career development.