Sean Fotoohi
About Sean Fotoohi
Sean Fotoohi is a Presales Leader at Workato, with extensive experience in sales engineering and solutions consulting across various technology companies. He has held leadership roles at Accela, Jitterbit, Oracle, and Amazon Web Services, and he specializes in aligning technology with business objectives to foster growth and accountability within teams.
Current Role at Workato
Sean Fotoohi serves as the Presales Leader at Workato, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on aligning technology solutions with customer business objectives. He is responsible for managing presales activities and ensuring that the sales team effectively communicates the value of Workato's integration and automation solutions. His leadership emphasizes a culture of growth, risk-taking, and accountability among team members.
Previous Experience at Accela, Inc.
Before joining Workato, Sean Fotoohi worked at Accela, Inc. as the Director of Solutions Consulting for North America from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, he was involved in developing and implementing solutions that met the needs of clients in the public sector. His role required a deep understanding of customer requirements and the ability to translate them into actionable solutions.
Experience at Jitterbit
Sean Fotoohi had a significant tenure at Jitterbit, where he served in various leadership roles. He was the Director of Sales Engineering from 2015 to 2018 and later became the Senior Director of Sales Engineering from 2019 to 2021. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing sales engineering teams and ensuring successful execution of complex sales cycles, utilizing proven sales methodologies to drive revenue.
Background in Technology and Sales
Sean Fotoohi has a solid background in technology and sales, beginning his career as a Software Engineer at Agilent Technologies from 2000 to 2002. He later transitioned into sales roles, including positions at Oracle as a Sales Consulting Manager and Senior Sales Consultant from 2005 to 2013. His experience spans various industries, allowing him to develop a deep understanding of how technology can enable business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Sean Fotoohi studied at San Jose State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology solutions and sales strategies. He actively evangelizes technologies that address complex business challenges and specializes in managing resource allocation for solution consultants to optimize performance.