Sam Quakenbush

Sam Quakenbush is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in solutions engineering and field engineering leadership. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Engineer at GitHub, Sam previously held notable positions including VP of Field Engineering at Mend.io, where responsibilities included expanding leadership scope and streamlining implementation activities. Prior roles encompass Sr. Director of Field Innovation & Strategy and Global Director of Sales Engineering, contributing to the development of presentations for cybersecurity events, best practices for application security, and designing effective sales engineering teams. Sam's career also includes significant contributions as Sales Engineer Manager at Checkmarx, Worldwide AppScan Technical Specialist at IBM, and diverse technical and business development roles in earlier positions. A graduate of Purdue University with a BS in Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, Sam has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing customer engagement and optimizing technical processes across various global regions.