Brendon Ritz
About Brendon Ritz
Brendon Ritz serves as the Sr. Director of Marketing Operations at ThoughtSpot, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses extensive skills in analytics, programming, and marketing technology integration, along with certifications in data visualization and marketing automation.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Brendon Ritz has been serving as the Senior Director of Marketing Operations at ThoughtSpot since 2022. In this role, he leverages a variety of analytics and optimization tools, including Google Analytics, Optimizely, and KISSmetrics. His responsibilities include overseeing marketing operations and integrating various marketing technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Marketing Technology
Prior to his current position, Brendon Ritz held multiple roles at AdRoll Group. He worked as Senior Manager of Marketing Technology from 2015 to 2017 and later as Marketing Operations Lead from 2017 to 2018. His experience at AdRoll involved managing marketing technologies and optimizing marketing strategies. He also worked at Meltwater as a Growth Hacker from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Brendon Ritz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Advertising from Portland State University - School of Business, studying from 2008 to 2010. He holds several certifications, including Tableau 9 Desktop Associate, Marketo Certified Expert, and Pardot Certified Specialist, demonstrating his proficiency in data visualization and marketing automation.
Technical Skills and Tools
Brendon Ritz possesses strong technical skills in programming languages and databases, including HTML, CSS, SQL, and MySQL. He is experienced in using Adobe Creative Suite and Moz for digital marketing and search engine optimization. His expertise also extends to integrating marketing technologies such as Marketo, Pardot, and Salesforce.
Career Progression
Brendon Ritz's career includes various roles in marketing operations and management. He worked at ThoughtSpot in several capacities, including Director of Marketing Operations from 2019 to 2022 and Sr. Manager of Marketing Operations. His earlier experience includes a Marketing Manager position at Iron Speed, Inc. from 2010 to 2014 and a Supervisor/Barista role at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2005 to 2009.