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 Solution Engineer at Esri

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Stella Kempf

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State & Local Gov't Account Manager at Esri

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Cisco Padilla

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United States

About us.

Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. We take a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern GIS technology. Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The Science of Where®. By enabling customers to design more efficient cities, deliver clean water and electricity, fight crime, slow climate change, and stamp out disease, Esri is helping create the maps that run the world and make the world a better place.

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology.

Our staff come from all corners of the world, working in small teams to make
big ideas happen. Headquartered in Southern California with offices around the
world, Esri is a growing, financially-stable company with over 5,000 employees. At
Esri, you'll collaborate with colleagues in a team environment and see your
ideas become successful solutions. Tune in to our presentation to hear why
we’re so passionate about what we do. Maybe our next big idea will be yours!

Learn more <a href="https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/careers/overview" target="_blank">about us</a> and what we have to offer. We look forward to talking with you!

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Esri

California

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Have you ever wondered what career opportunities exist beyond traditional Geographic Information System (GIS) and technical roles?

Many GIS or technical professionals don't initially consider sales or business development as a career path, but at Esri, a strong geospatial and technical foundation can be one of the best preparations for helping organizations solve real-world problems with GIS. Join Stella Kempf and Cisco Padilla, two Esri professionals with strong backgrounds in GIS that successfully transitioned into Global Business Development Account Manager and Solution Engineer positions.

In this candid conversation, Stella and Cisco will share how their technical expertise became one of their greatest strengths in business development, the skills that transferred naturally, and what they learned along the way. They'll also discuss why sales at Esri may be different from what many people imagine; Esri's approach centers on building trusted relationships and helping customers maximize the value of GIS to achieve their goals.

Whether you're a technical consultant, a GIS professional, or simply curious about alternative career paths within the geospatial industry, this session will offer a firsthand look at how technical expertise can evolve into a rewarding customer-facing career.

Event takeaways include:

• How GIS and technical experience can create a strong foundation for a career in business development at Esri

• Which technical, communication, and problem-solving skills transfer most effectively into customer-facing roles

• What it's really like to work in Business Development at Esri and how it differs from traditional sales environments

The Technology-to-Business Development Career Path: How GIS and Technical Professionals Thrive at Esri

The Technology-to-Business Development Career Path: How GIS and Technical Professionals Thrive at Esri

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