Dillon Patel
About Dillon Patel
Dillon Patel serves as the Chief of Staff at Sift, bringing extensive experience in business operations and management consulting from previous roles at Zendesk and PwC. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BS in Economics from Duke University.
Current Role at Sift
Dillon Patel serves as the Chief of Staff at Sift, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the executive team and ensuring effective communication and alignment across various departments. His experience in business operations and management consulting contributes to his ability to navigate complex organizational challenges.
Educational Background
Dillon Patel has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School, where he received a full-tuition scholarship. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University. Additionally, he completed a certificate program in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Columbia Business School and a certificate in Data Analytics from General Assembly.
Previous Experience at Zendesk
Dillon Patel worked at Zendesk for three years, where he held two key positions. He started as a Manager of Business Operations from 2018 to 2020, followed by a promotion to Senior Manager of Business Operations from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he was tasked by the COO to enhance international execution and led go-to-market planning cadences while integrating acquired companies.
Consulting Experience at PwC
Prior to his roles at Zendesk and Sift, Dillon Patel gained valuable experience at PwC. He served as an Experienced Associate in Management Consulting from 2017 to 2018 and as an Associate from 2016 to 2017. He also completed an internship at PwC in Management Consulting from 2015 to 2016. His consulting roles involved working with various clients to improve business operations and strategy.
Early Career and Internships
Dillon Patel began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in digital content and management consulting. He worked as a Digital Content Intern at Duke University from 2014 to 2015 and later as a Digital Content Associate from 2015 to 2016. These roles helped him develop skills in content management and operational support.