Many SEs feel strongly about strategy but don’t want to become people managers. But what if you could shape strategy whilst remaining an IC?
In this episode, Saskia van Daal joins Chris Clark to discuss her role as Solutions Engineering (SE) Strategy & Operations Lead at Snowflake.
We cover:
How Saskia got into pre-sales: After a brief stint as a management consultant, Saskia joined Tableau, where she spent time in both the Solutions and Product Marketing orgs.
What Saskia’s role involves: She supports SE leadership maintain the “rhythm of the business” through things like forecasting and QBRs whilst also supporting strategic projects and programs related to things like tooling or enablement.
What’s driven Saskia's career success so far: Consistently staying curious has driven her to explore different professional opportunities (both inside and outside the Solutions organisation) instead of staying comfortable.
If you’re interested in process improvement, strategic planning, or discovering how specialised roles can scale an entire Solutions organisation, you won't want to miss Saskia's story.
