Michael Anderson Ii
About Michael Anderson Ii
Michael Anderson II serves as the Global Head of Commercial Operations at Talend, bringing over 13 years of experience in revenue operations and deal desk management across various technology companies.
Current Role at Talend
Michael Anderson II serves as the Global Head of Commercial Operations at Talend, a position he has held since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focuses on driving revenue growth and operational excellence within the organization. His role involves overseeing commercial operations, ensuring efficient processes, and enhancing overall business performance.
Previous Experience in Revenue Operations
Prior to joining Talend, Michael held several key positions in revenue operations across various companies. He worked as the Director of Deal Desk at Invoca from 2020 to 2021 and as Global Pricing Operations at PayPal from 2016 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Salesforce.com, Medallia, VMware, and Workday, where he specialized in deal desk and sales operations.
Education and Expertise
Michael Anderson II earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from San Jose State University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in business operations, process improvement, and customer relationship management (CRM), which he leverages to enhance organizational performance.
Career Background
Michael's career spans over 13 years, beginning with his role as a Financial Services Consultant at Bank of the West from 2008 to 2010. He has since progressed through various positions, including financial analyst and marketing operations specialist at Cisco Systems. His diverse background in both finance and operations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle and business processes.
Professional Skills and Focus
Michael excels in identifying and alleviating pain points in business processes. He has a proven track record of supporting sales leadership in contract research, deal structuring, pricing, business approvals, order management, and sales enablement. His passion lies in driving revenue growth and operational excellence, particularly within SaaS companies.