Nicole Benavides is an experienced professional in PreSales and sales engineering with a strong background in cybersecurity and education. Currently serving as Vice President of PreSales and Partners at Tamr since April 2024, Nicole also contributes as a Leadership Member at PreSales Collective, advocating for the advancement of PreSales roles globally. Previously, Nicole held various leadership positions at Recorded Future from May 2018 to April 2024, including Director of Sales Engineering for North America, where responsibilities included maximizing revenue growth and guiding a team of PreSales managers. Nicole's earlier career included significant roles at ZeroFOX, focusing on enterprise account management and cyber analysis, as well as research at The Institute of World Politics. Educated with a Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence from the Institute of World Politics and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas State University, Nicole brings a diverse set of skills and expertise to the field.