Brad Mc Neely
About Brad Mc Neely
Brad McNeely is a Principal Solutions Engineer at ThoughtSpot, with a diverse background in sales engineering and technical roles across various companies, including IBM and Snowflake Computing. He specializes in post-sales enablement and problem-solving, particularly in analytics solutions.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Brad Mc Neely serves as a Principal Solutions Engineer at ThoughtSpot, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he plays a crucial part in post-sales enablement and problem-solving for customers. He collaborates closely with Account Managers and Customer Success Managers to ensure that clients effectively utilize the company's analytics solutions.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Prior to his current role, Brad worked as a Senior Sales Engineer at Matillion for a brief period in 2022. He also held the position of Sr. Sales Engineer at Snowflake Computing from 2018 to 2022, where he contributed to sales engineering efforts in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. His experience in sales engineering extends to Actian Corporation and DataClarity Corporation, where he served as a Senior Sales Engineer and Big Data Team Lead, respectively.
Background in Data Management and Engineering
Brad has extensive experience in data management and engineering, having worked at IBM in various roles, including Big Data Technical Sales Engineer and Senior Data Management IT Specialist. His tenure at IBM spanned from 2005 to 2016, during which he was part of the North America PureData for Analytics/dashDB SWAT Team. He also worked as a Software Engineer at IBM from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Qualifications
Brad Mc Neely obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Appalachian State University, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technology and data analytics, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Contributions to Mode
At Mode, Brad developed Getting Started and Advanced Concepts QuickStart guides, which are utilized by prospective clients and internally for training purposes. He also created content for Product Marketing to enhance client engagement and understanding of Mode's offerings. His support for Account Executives during sales cycles has been instrumental in guiding clients in the evaluation and development of analytical solutions using SQL, Python, and JavaScript.