Ask HN: Mentor for Transition from Software Engineer to Sales Engineer

[pedrodelfino]

Hi HN,

I'm a software engineer aiming to transition into a sales engineer (solutions/pre-sales) role. I’m drawn to the mix of technical problem-solving and customer interaction.

I'm looking for a mentor who has made this switch or works in sales engineering. Any tips on positioning myself, key skills, or resources would be appreciated.

Happy to chat via email: p.delfino01 [at] gmail [dot] com

Thanks!

[scarface_74]

I will tell you that it’s much easier to work as a post sales architect if you want the tech + customer interaction. I hate pre-sales. But I also enjoy working with customers

[kjok]

Curious to know if you've evaluated LLMs for this use case (e.g., role playing)? If yes, what are your thoughts?

[pedrodelfino]

I was looking for network connections in the industry too.