Geoff Genz

Critic
DISC Type : C

Senior Software Engineer at ClickHouse

Denver, Colorado, United States

Overview

Geoff Genz is a Senior Engineer at ClickHouse, where he developed the official Python driver, clickhouse-connect. With a background in high-volume data analytics at companies like Comcast, he focuses on building elegant and robust software. He holds a B. A. from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia.

Described by colleagues as having a "fierce intelligence" and "inquisitive approach, " Geoff enjoys solving complex, real-world problems. He is also active in the tech community, organizing and promoting ClickHouse user meetups in the Denver area, where he is based.

Interestingly, Geoff practiced law for three years after earning his Juris Doctor before transitioning into a successful career in software engineering.

Personality Overview

Critic

Information Seeker

Negotiator

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

ClickHouse Ecosystem
He is the original developer of the official ClickHouse Python driver and is currently building the ClickPipes data ingestion platform.
Data Pipeline Engineering
His career at Comcast, Charter, and ClickHouse has focused on building and managing high-throughput data analytics and ingestion systems.
Developer Community Building
He actively organizes and promotes local ClickHouse user meetups in the Denver area, fostering a community around the technology.

Media Appearances

Geoff has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Senior Software Engineer at ClickHouse
5-2018 - 1-2022
Senior Principal Engineer at Comcast Cable
11-2017 - 5-2018
Lead Software Engineer (Contract) at Sling TV
10-2013 - 3-2017
Principal Engineer at Charter Communications, née Time Warner Cable
5-2011 - 10-2013
Principal Consultant at Gorilla Logic

Education

B.A. from University of Chicago
Juris Doctor from University of Virginia School of Law

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Insights For Selling To Geoff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Geoff is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Geoff

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Geoff move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Geoff take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Geoff

Personality Compatibility


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