Don Sechler
About Don Sechler
Don Sechler is a Product Development Manager at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in customer education, product specialization, and has developed tools for researchers in various sectors.
Current Role as Product Development Manager
Don Sechler serves as a Product Development Manager at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative products that meet the needs of users in various sectors. His responsibilities include overseeing the product development lifecycle and ensuring that the offerings align with market demands. He operates out of the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Career at Thomson Reuters
Don Sechler has an extensive career at Thomson Reuters, where he has held multiple positions since 1999. He began as a Product Specialist in Science and Scholarly Research, serving for five years. He then transitioned to a Product Specialist role in IP Management for two years. Following that, he became the Manager of Customer Education and Post Sales Support for eight years, and later served as the Director in the same department for one year. His tenure at Thomson Reuters reflects a consistent focus on product management and customer support.
Educational Background
Don Sechler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Whittier College, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing his studies in 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in product development and customer education.
Expertise in Search and Discovery Tools
Throughout his career, Don Sechler has developed search and discovery tools tailored for researchers in academic, government, and corporate settings. His expertise in this area has contributed to enhancing the user experience and accessibility of information across various platforms. He has played a significant role in defining the product value proposition for the Web of Science platform and its Core Citation Indexes.