Joe Ferguson
About Joe Ferguson
Joe Ferguson is a Principal Solutions Engineer at Veza in Chicago, Illinois, with over two decades of experience in engineering and sales roles.
Current Position at Veza
Joe Ferguson is the Principal Solutions Engineer at Veza, based in Chicago, Illinois. He joined the company in October 2022, bringing over two decades of experience in engineering and sales roles. His current role involves leveraging his extensive background in sales engineering to develop and implement solutions for Veza's clients.
Previous Role at Clumio
Before joining Veza, Joe Ferguson served as the Founding Cloud Sales Engineer at Clumio, where he worked from 2019 to 2022. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he played a critical role in establishing the company's cloud sales engineering team, contributing significantly to Clumio’s growth and market presence.
Experience at Pure Storage
Joe Ferguson worked at Pure Storage as one of the first five Sales Engineers. His tenure at Pure Storage lasted from 2012 to 2019. During these seven years, he was instrumental in building the sales engineering function, helping to drive the company's success in the storage solutions market.
Engineering Roles at EMC and Data Domain
Joe Ferguson has also worked as a Sales Engineer at EMC from 2010 to 2012 and at Data Domain from 2009 to 2010. These positions allowed him to deepen his expertise in storage solutions and provided him with experience working with high-profile clients.
Career at Sun Microsystems and United Airlines
Prior to his roles in sales engineering, Joe Ferguson worked at Sun Microsystems as a Sales Engineer for three years, from 2006 to 2009. Before that, he spent five years as a Systems Engineer at United Airlines in Elk Grove, IL, contributing to the technological infrastructure of the airline from 2001 to 2006.
Education at University of Southern California
Joe Ferguson attended the University of Southern California, where he studied English Language and Literature, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 1989 to 1992. His background in English complements his technical expertise with strong communication skills, enhancing his ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
Entrepreneurial Venture at Truckstop Audio Recording Company
In addition to his extensive technical career, Joe Ferguson owned and produced at Truckstop Audio Recording Company in Chicago, IL, from 1994 to 2002. This eight-year entrepreneurial venture highlights his diverse skill set and ability to manage and operate a business beyond the tech industry.