Lisa Hammill
About Lisa Hammill
Lisa Hammill serves as the VP of Sales at Shift5, where she leads strategy and business development for the company's cybersecurity platform in the commercial transportation sector. With extensive experience in sales and product management across various organizations, she has a strong focus on aligning market needs with effective go-to-market strategies.
Current Role at Shift5
Lisa Hammill serves as the Vice President of Sales at Shift5, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads the strategy and business development for Shift5's cybersecurity platform, focusing on the commercial transportation sector, particularly in aviation and rail. Her responsibilities include aligning product strategy with market needs to develop effective go-to-market strategies aimed at rapidly building revenue in emerging markets. Hammill's expertise in navigating complex regulatory and procurement environments supports her efforts in establishing long-term partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies.
Previous Experience at Booz Allen Hamilton
Prior to her current role, Hammill worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as the Senior Vice President for Commercial Markets from 2019 to 2021. During her two years in this position, she was based in Rockville, MD, where she contributed to the company's strategic initiatives and market development efforts. Her experience at Booz Allen Hamilton further enhanced her skills in sales and market alignment.
Professional Background in Sales and Management
Hammill has extensive experience in sales and management across various organizations. She served as the Director of Security Sales at Accenture from 2009 to 2013, focusing on federal and commercial sectors. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Strategic Accounts for the Department of Defense at Tanium from 2015 to 2019. Her earlier roles include Federal Software Sales Account Manager at Sun Microsystems and Federal Regional Sales Manager at Q1 Labs Inc. These positions have equipped her with a deep understanding of product management, SaaS, and sales operations.
Education and Academic Background
Lisa Hammill studied at Dartmouth College, where she earned a Master's degree in Geophysics. She also achieved a Master's degree in Geology from the same institution. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which she applies in her professional endeavors, particularly in cybersecurity and infrastructure protection.
Focus on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure
Hammill is passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and operations, particularly in the transportation sector, from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. She drives innovation and operational transformation in technologies such as cloud computing, identity management, and cybersecurity. Her commitment to safeguarding these systems is reflected in her leadership at Shift5, where she focuses on developing solutions that address the unique challenges faced by the aviation and rail industries.