Ella Gainey

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DISC Type : c

Design Engineer at Lumen Technologies

Gig Harbor, Washington, United States

Overview

Ella Gainey is a Design Engineer at Lumen Technologies who creates network, security, and AI-enabling solutions. With a B. S. in Computer Science and an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, she is described by colleagues as determined, intelligent, and professional, excelling at client collaboration.

She is passionate about technology that shapes how people learn, work, and connect globally. This passion extends to community involvement, where she has dedicated time to mentoring underserved high school students who are pursuing careers in STEM fields through the Society of Women Engineers.

Unique fact: Ella has hands-on experience on both the business and technology sides of the telecommunications industry.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Price-Sensitive

Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Network Solutions Design
Her entire career at Lumen has focused on designing and implementing tailored network solutions to meet specific and complex client needs.
Cloud & Containerization
She holds recent certifications as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and in "Docker for Developers, " showing a focus on modern infrastructure skills.
STEM Mentorship
She served as an Engagement Specialist for the Society of Women Engineers, where she provided educational resources and mentorship to high school students.

Media Appearances

Ella has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Design Engineer at Lumen Technologies
6-2024 - 5-2025
Solutions Support Engineer at Lumen Technologies
2-2023 - 6-2024
Solutions Support Associate at Lumen Technologies
9-2020 - 6-2021
Engagement Specialist at Society of Women Engineers

Education

9-2017 - 3-2021
Bachelor's degree from University of Washington Tacoma

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Insights For Selling To Ella

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ella is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ella

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ella move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Ella take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Ella

Personality Compatibility


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