Improver

Christopher J. Pray

Azure Data and AI Specialist

Detroit, Michigan

Helping clients leverage cloud-based software solutions to achieve meaningful business outcomes.

• Highly experienced enterprise software & SaaS seller with a proven track record of exceeding targets
• C-Level executive relationship management experience within Fortune 50 companies
• Deeply skilled in consultative solution sales calling on line-of-business and IT executives

Specialties: Solution Selling, Executive Relationships, Strategic Account Planning and Management, Startups

Technologies: Cloud Computing, SaaS, PaaS, CRM, IoT, Data Science, Analytics, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Information Integration and Governance, Master Data Management

Industry Experience: Healthcare and Life Sciences, Automotive, Manufacturing, Industrial, Distribution, CPG, Travel & Transportation

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Experience:

• Sr. Enterprise Account Executive - Analytics (IBM)
• Founder & Managing Director (EuropeDirect Warehouse, Inc.)
• Sr. Account Manager - Analytics and Data Science Sales, Automotive (IBM)
• Azure Data & AI Specialist, Automotive (Microsoft)
• Sr. Strategic Account Manager (Salesforce)
• Sr. Account Executive, Healthcare and Life Sciences (Microsoft)

Skills:

• Communication
• Software Industry
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Mindfulness
• Social Inclusion
• Product Marketing
• Talent Management
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Cloud Computing
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Employee Relations
• Cultural Awareness
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Alliances
• Leadership
• Big Data
• Analytics
• Personal Development
• Strategic Sales
• Management
• CRM
• SaaS
• Business Analytics
• Enterprise Software
• Teamwork
• Sales Operations
• Solution Selling
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Marketing
• Business Intelligence
• Sales
• Salesforce.com
• Go-to-market Strategy
• Professional Services
• Employee Engagement