Sam Pal
About Sam Pal
Sam Pal serves as the Sales Director for the US West region at PingCAP, a position he has held since 2024. With a background in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley, he has extensive experience in sales roles at companies such as Oracle, Rackspace Technology, and CA Technologies.
Work at PingCAP
Sam Pal serves as the Sales Director for the US West region at PingCAP, a role he has held since 2024. Based in Sunnyvale, California, he has been with the company for 7 months. In this position, he is responsible for driving sales initiatives and developing strategies to enhance market presence in the western United States.
Previous Experience
Before joining PingCAP, Sam Pal worked at Oracle as a Senior Field Sales Executive from 2015 to 2024. He spent 9 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on sales strategies and customer engagement. Prior to Oracle, he was a Senior Sales Executive at CA Technologies from 2009 to 2012 and a Territory Account Executive at Rackspace Technology from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Sam Pal earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his analytical skills and technical knowledge, which he applies in his sales roles. He has a proven track record in creating go-to-market strategies that address business challenges.
Sales Skills and Approach
Sam Pal is known for building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. He is skilled in using compelling arguments to gain support from stakeholders and adapts his communication style to meet the needs of different audiences. His approach to sales includes actively engaging in learning through experimentation, leveraging both successes and failures as opportunities for growth.