The Premisys Corporation – 3D Software Configurator Technology Services
Associate
Chicago, IL | 1997-1999
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As an Associate at The Premisys Corporation, I significantly contributed to growing a 3D software product configurator startup from 10 to 50 employees, acquiring major clients, and facilitating acquisition by JD Edwards within 1.5 years. JD Edwards was later acquired by Oracle.Â
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Key Achievements:Â
Recruited & Grew High Value Engineering Teams: Collaborated with four engineering cofounders to define desired characteristics and culture for our company engineering community. Led end-to-end recruiting processes, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding top talent. Scouted, acquired, a grew a team of hackers dedicated to breaking the platform and identifying security weaknesses for Engineering Managers to fix before releasing the product to customers. Provided continuous support to foster a strong sense of community and connection within the engineering team.Â
Elevated Sales Team Performance by identifying and proposing lucrative domain and client sales pipeline opportunities. Played a key role in creating compelling sales pitch decks, coordinated and managed customer sales meetings, travel logistics, and conducted impactful client demos to facilitate successful closure of sales deals.Â
Spearheaded Customer User Groups & Technology Conferences: Dynamically expanded customer user group membership and orchestrated the complete life cycle of over 10 technology conference events. Skillfully showcased engineering teams, compelling product demos, handled event space management, executed strategic marketing initiatives, and ensured seamless sales follow-ups.Â