His responsibilities include spearheading marketing and sales initiatives, identifying potential clients and conducting proof of concept projects to showcase the company's technological capabilities.
BOYLSTON, MA, December 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- James D. Erickson has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Having established a distinguished career in the technology and sales sectors, Mr. Erickson currently serves as the vice president of sales and customer delivery at Unsupervised Inc. Having worked in this role since 2022, he is integral to the company's operations, overseeing processes from initial client interactions to contract renewals. His responsibilities include spearheading marketing and sales initiatives, identifying potential clients and conducting proof of concept projects to showcase the company's technological capabilities. He collaborates closely with engineers and contract teams to close deals and guide clients in optimizing product applications.
Prior to his time at Unsupervised, Mr. Erickson was a principal solutions engineer for Tableau at Salesforce Inc. in 2021 and a lead solutions engineer for Tableau Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Einstein Artificial Intelligence (AI) from 2018 to 2021. His tenure at Salesforce was marked by significant achievements, including being one of the early sales engineers at Einstein Analytics before its acquisition of Tableau. His career began at IBM, where he held various roles from 2016 to 2018, including account executive positions in communications, distribution, health care and higher education.
Mr. Erickson's academic background laid a strong foundation for his career. He earned a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering and management engineering with a minor in business from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2014. To augment his education, he holds several certifications from Salesforce Inc., including the platform builder app certification, the tableau desktop specialist certification and the Einstein analytics and discovery consultant certification.
In recognition of his storied contributions and leadership, Mr. Erickson was awarded the Solution Engineer of the Year award by Salesforce's Presidents Club in 2020. His commitment to community service is evident through his involvement with various charities and fundraising efforts for organizations such as Easterseals Massachusetts and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Erickson has contributed to several important projects and publications. Notably, he co-contributed to the development of a mobile DNA sequencing analysis iPhone application and a non-invasive analog heart rate monitor.
Mr. Erickson attributes much of his professional and personal success to the values instilled by his family. His father's analytical mindset and philosophies have been guiding principles throughout his life. He is equally grateful for the love and support of his fiancée, who provides the peace and comfort he often needs in the midst of a hectic career. As he continues on this path, he remains committed to achieving personal fulfillment while contributing meaningfully to the industry he is passionate about.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Erickson enjoys a variety of activities, including playing guitar in various styles such as jazz and rock and pursuing his divemaster PADI scuba certification. Looking to the future, he aims to focus on providing for his family while making significant contributions to the artificial intelligence space through his work at Unsupervised. He envisions growing his team and achieving financial stability while maintaining personal growth and finding new learning opportunities.
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