Tim Kirk
About Tim Kirk
Tim Kirk is a Sr. Technical Sales Engineer at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in product management and support roles across various technology companies, including Varian Semiconductor and GE Homeland Protection.
Work at Smiths Detection
Tim Kirk has been employed at Smiths Detection as a Senior Technical Sales Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on providing technical support and sales expertise for the company's security detection solutions. His extensive background in product management and technical sales enables him to effectively address customer needs and contribute to the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before his current position, Tim Kirk held several roles in product management. He worked at Reveal Imaging Technologies as a Product Manager from 2009 to 2011, and at GE Homeland Protection, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Senior Product Manager at Smiths Detection from 2011 to 2017, where he was responsible for overseeing product development and market strategies.
Technical Background and Early Career
Tim Kirk began his career at Sony Electronics as a Level Three Maintenance Mechanic and Supervisor from 1997 to 2000. He then transitioned to Varian Semiconductor, where he worked as a Senior Product Support Specialist/Team Lead from 2000 to 2004, and as an NPI Program Manager from 2004 to 2006. His early experiences provided him with a solid foundation in technical support and product management.
Education and Professional Development
Tim Kirk holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Endicott College. He also completed a certificate program in Managing Complex Product Development Projects at MIT Sloan School of Management. Additionally, he studied at the US Navy Dive School, where he achieved Diver status in 1994.
Military Service
Tim Kirk served in the US Navy from 1993 to 1997 as a Navy Diver and Torpedoman’s Mate Third Class (SS/DV). His military service included specialized training and operational experience, which contributed to his technical and leadership skills.