Curtis Nielsen

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Vice President of Software Engineering at GHX

Queen Creek, Arizona, United States

Overview

Curtis Nielsen is a technology executive and the Vice President of Software Engineering at GHX, where he leads development for the Vendormate and Explorer Surgical product lines. With a PhD in Computer Science from Brigham Young University and a background in human-robot interaction, he focuses on applying best practices to deliver products to market effectively.

Outside of his professional life, Curtis is a husband, father, and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He identifies himself as a teacher and mentor, indicating a passion for guiding and developing others, reflecting values that extend beyond his work in technology.

He holds multiple patents for robotics systems, including methods for hazard evaluation, task-directed autonomy, and collaborative conflict resolution between objects.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Technology
Oversees software for healthcare products at GHX, aiming to simplify the patient-centered business of healthcare and improve outcomes.
Effective Product Delivery
His focus is on applying software development best practices to bring products to market quickly and effectively, while adapting to market fit.
Mentorship and Teaching
Explicitly lists "Teacher" and "Mentor" in his professional headline, showing a personal commitment to helping others grow.

Media Appearances

Curtis has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Vice President of Software Engineering at GHX
8-2021 - 3-2022
Senior Consultant at AKF Partners
2-2020 - 8-2021
Consultant at AKF Partners
9-2014
Co-Owner at PugaPuma
9-2014 - 2-2022
Founder & Fractional CTO at Entrepreneurial Ventures (Multiple Startups)

Education

1997 - 2006
PhD from Brigham Young University

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Exp : 26 Location : Queen Creek, Arizona, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President of Software Engineering at GHX

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Insights For Selling To Curtis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Curtis is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Curtis

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Curtis move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Curtis take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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