Matt O'connell
About Matt O'connell
Matt O'Connell serves as the Senior Director of Revenue Operations at Talend, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in revenue operations, having held senior roles at various companies including Avaya, IDERA Software, and Microsoft.
Work at Talend
Matt O'Connell serves as the Senior Director of Revenue Operations at Talend, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he counsels the Chief Revenue Officer and C-Suite, providing strategic insights and guidance. He focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the revenue operations team. O'Connell spearheads initiatives that bridge the gap between sales and marketing, ensuring seamless collaboration and unified objectives. His efforts contribute to operational excellence in pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
Previous Experience in Revenue Operations
Before joining Talend, Matt O'Connell held various senior roles in revenue operations. He worked at Avaya as Senior Director of Revenue Operations from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as General Manager Revenue at IDERA Software from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes significant positions at BMC Software, Microsoft, and PTC, where he developed expertise in sales operations and management.
Education and Expertise
Matt O'Connell holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University. He furthered his education by earning an MBA in Finance from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Additionally, he completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School. His educational background supports his extensive experience in revenue operations and strategic management.
Achievements in Revenue Operations
Throughout his career, Matt O'Connell has received multiple awards and honors for outstanding performance and impact in the field of revenue operations. His work has consistently focused on delivering operational excellence through analytics and insights, which have benefited sales and finance leadership. O'Connell's commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration has positioned him as a respected leader in the industry.
Background in Sales Operations
Matt O'Connell began his career in sales operations with roles at Oracle and PTC, where he gained foundational experience in sales and inside sales operations. He later worked at Sappi Europe as Manager Sales Operations and at Microsoft as Sales Operations Leader. His diverse background in various companies and roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of revenue operations and sales strategies.