Paul Froggatt
About Paul Froggatt
Paul Froggatt is the Director of Technical Architects at ThoughtSpot, where he has worked since 2023. With over 30 years of experience in IT, he has held various roles in sales engineering and technical consulting across multiple companies, including IBM and Netezza.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Paul Froggatt serves as the Director of Technical Architects at ThoughtSpot, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical architecture initiatives and leading a team of technical architects. His extensive experience in the field supports his ability to guide complex projects and enhance the company's technical capabilities.
Previous Experience at ThoughtSpot
Prior to his current role, Paul Froggatt held several positions at ThoughtSpot. He worked as a Sales Engineering Manager for the UK & Ireland from 2020 to 2021, and as Director of Sales Engineering, EMEA from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Sales Engineer for EMEA from 2016 to 2020, and as a Field Sales Engineering Fellow from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at ThoughtSpot reflects a progressive career in sales engineering and technical leadership.
Professional Background in IT
Paul Froggatt has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His career includes roles at various companies, such as IBM, where he worked as a Big Data Sales Engineer from 2012 to 2016, and Netezza, an IBM Company, as a Systems Engineer from 2008 to 2011. He has also held positions at Virgin Media, Sequent Computer Systems, and Computer Associates, showcasing a diverse background in technical consulting and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Paul Froggatt studied at the University of South Wales, where he earned a BSc. Hons in Computer Studies from 1984 to 1988. His educational background complements his expertise in technical pre-sales and post-sales support, quality assurance testing, and technical training. He specializes in large scale data warehousing, massively parallel processing, and big data, with a strong focus on mainframe migrations and data warehouse design.
Communication Skills
Paul Froggatt demonstrates effective communication skills across various levels within business and IT environments. His ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences has been a key asset throughout his career, facilitating collaboration and understanding between technical teams and business stakeholders.