Stephen Rivas
About Stephen Rivas
Stephen Rivas is a Sales Engineer at Fivetran, where he applies his technical knowledge of modern data stack solutions. He has a diverse background in engineering and support roles, including positions at Tesla, QSC, and Arrow Electronics.
Current Role at Fivetran
Stephen Rivas serves as a Sales Engineer at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Oakland, California. In this role, he supports the Powered by Fivetran team, leveraging his technical knowledge and understanding of modern data stack solutions. His focus on clear communication and relationship-building enhances his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Prior to his current role, Stephen worked at Tesla as a Test Engineer III for six months in 2021. His tenure at Tesla took place in Palo Alto, California. This experience contributed to his technical expertise in engineering and testing processes.
Background in Engineering and Technical Support
Stephen has a diverse background in engineering and technical support. He worked at QSC for four years, progressing from Test Engineer I to Test Engineer II. He also served as a Technical Support Engineer at Renogy for eight months. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as a Sustaining Engineering Intern at Arrow Electronics for one year.
Educational Background
Stephen Rivas completed his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, studying from 2011 to 2016. He also attended Lutheran High School of Orange County from 2004 to 2008, where he laid the foundation for his academic and professional journey.
Long-Term Experience in Administrative Roles
Before his engineering career, Stephen worked as an Office Assistant at Inouye, Shively and Longtin, CPAs for seven years, from 2007 to 2014. This role provided him with valuable administrative skills and experience in a professional office environment.