Daniel Pierce

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Mission Operations Manager, Program at Saronic Technologies

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Daniel Pierce is a Mission Operations Manager at Saronic Technologies, focusing on autonomous maritime systems. A graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, he has an extensive background in naval operations, serving as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy Reserve and a Second Officer with the Military Sealift Command.

He holds both a Chief Mate Unlimited license and a Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance.

Personality Overview

Self-Disciplined

Cost Conscious

Process Focused

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Maritime Autonomy
His work at Saronic Technologies is centered on providing naval forces with intelligent Autonomous Surface Vessels to redefine maritime superiority.
Naval Operations
His career includes extensive experience as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy Reserve, a Maritime Industry Liaison, and a Second Officer for the Military Sealift Command.
Team Expansion
He has recently posted about his team's growth at Saronic, specifically highlighting expansion efforts in Austin (ATX) and Virginia Beach.

Media Appearances

Daniel has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Mission Operations Manager, Program at Saronic Technologies
3-2025 - 7-2025
Mission Operations Specialist at Saronic Technologies
5-2014
Lieutenant at U.S. Navy Reserve
1-2019 - 4-2025
Maritime Industry Liaison at US Navy
11-2015 - 11-2018
Second Officer at Military Sealift Command

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from United States Merchant Marine Academy
Other from Harvard Business School Online

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Insights For Selling To Daniel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Preferably use email to follow up with them instead of phone or Linkedin, engage by asking question or opinions

DONT's

  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Daniel is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Daniel

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Daniel move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Daniel take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Daniel

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