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Michael S. is an experienced business professional with a strong background in solution engineering, entrepreneurship, and business development. Currently serving as a Senior Solution Engineer (Enterprise) at Showpad since August 2021, Michael excels in selling SaaS platform licenses to major clients while managing presales activities. As the Founder of PickFun, Michael created a pioneering Salesforce-native gaming-as-a-service application, focused on innovative contest creation capabilities. Previous roles include impactful contributions in the Manufacturing vertical at Salesforce and serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Academic Approach, where fundraising efforts were instrumental in scaling operations. Michael also has experience as a Board President for the Chicago Metro AEYC and various positions that highlight a diverse skill set ranging from project management to business development across multiple industries. Michael holds a BA in Religion from Williams College and an MBA in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Operations from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.