Lynda Phan
About Lynda Phan
Lynda Phan is a Senior Sales Engineer at Sift, where she specializes in aligning technical functionalities with client needs. She transitioned from a career in recruiting to sales engineering, leveraging her interpersonal and technical skills.
Current Role at Sift
Lynda Phan currently serves as a Senior Sales Engineer at Sift, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she specializes in aligning technical functionalities with client needs, facilitating successful pre-sales activities, and delivering impactful demonstrations. Her experience in sales engineering allows her to leverage both technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to enhance client relationships.
Previous Experience at Sift
Lynda Phan worked at Sift in various capacities prior to her current role. She served as a Sales Engineer for Strategic Accounts from 2023 to 2024 and as a Sales Engineer for SMB from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she was a Recruiter at Sift Science from 2014 to 2017. Her diverse roles at Sift have contributed to her understanding of client needs and the technical aspects of the company's offerings.
Career in Technical Recruiting
Before transitioning to sales engineering, Lynda Phan built a career in technical recruiting. She held positions at notable companies including Google, Lyft, Pinterest, and Marqeta, where she focused on recruiting for technical roles. Her experience in recruiting has equipped her with strong communication skills and an understanding of the technical landscape, which she applies in her current sales engineering role.
Educational Background
Lynda Phan studied at the University of California, Davis, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development. She furthered her education at Hackbright Academy, focusing on immersive full stack engineering with an emphasis on Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. She achieved Fellowship status in 2020, enhancing her technical skills for her career transition.
Early Career Experience
Lynda Phan began her professional journey as a Head Teacher at Child Development Inc. from 2009 to 2011. She later worked as an Administrative Assistant III at the University of California from 2011 to 2012 and as a Recruiting Coordinator at Hyde Engineering + Consulting from 2012 to 2013. These early roles contributed to her development of organizational and interpersonal skills.