Brian Barnes
About Brian Barnes
Brian Barnes is a Commercial Account Executive currently working at ThoughtSpot and co-owner of Pawtriot Dog Training. He has a background in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a pilot and held various leadership roles over an 11-year career.
Work at ThoughtSpot
Brian Barnes holds the position of Commercial Account Executive at ThoughtSpot, a role he has been in since 2023. He operates remotely from Stafford, Virginia. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing commercial accounts and driving sales initiatives to enhance the company's market presence.
Current Role at Pawtriot Dog Training
Since 2020, Brian Barnes has served as Co-Owner of Pawtriot Dog Training in Stafford, Virginia. He co-founded the business with his wife while they were in Okinawa, Japan, and later relocated it to Northern Virginia. The training facility focuses on providing professional dog training services.
Military Background
Brian Barnes has an extensive military background, having served in the United States Marine Corps for 11 years. He achieved the rank of Major and held various roles, including AH-1Z Pilot and Airframes Division Officer from 2018 to 2020 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He also served as a Forward Air Controller and Air Officer from 2020 to 2022 in Okinawa, Japan, and as the Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Excellence Director from 2022 to 2023 in Stafford, Virginia.
Education and Expertise
Brian Barnes studied at the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Russian from 2008 to 2012. He is currently enhancing his skills through Trailhead by Salesforce, a platform for professional development, which he began in 2023.
Previous Experience at Tech Qualled
Before joining ThoughtSpot, Brian Barnes worked as an Account Executive at Tech Qualled for three months in 2023. This role was based in Stafford, Virginia, where he contributed to the company's sales efforts and client engagement strategies.