Lynda Owen

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DISC Type : ci

Head of Engineering at EffectiveSoft

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Lynda is the Head of Engineering at EffectiveSoft, bringing over 10 years of experience from the marine and product development sectors. A graduate of the University of Portsmouth with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and holding an MBA, she focuses on building scalable, high-quality solutions.

Beyond her professional life, Lynda is an avid hiker and enjoys exploring new technologies. She believes these activities help keep her creativity sharp and provide fresh perspectives for her engineering work. She is keen on connecting with others to share insights into technological advancements.

She has a unique background in the marine industry, developing propulsion systems that power over 80% of global trade.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Curious

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Engineering Innovation
Her core focus is developing innovative solutions that enhance performance while prioritizing safety and sustainability, as stated in her professional summary.
Marine Technology
She has deep experience in the marine industry from her time as a Mechanical Engineer at Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions, focusing on propulsion systems.
Product Development
Previously worked as a Product Development Engineer, transforming concepts into engaging and innovative toy designs.

Media Appearances

Lynda has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Head of Engineering at EffectiveSoft
8-2021 - 12-2025
Mechanical Engineer at Wärtsilä Shaft Line Solutions
3-2018 - 7-2021
Product Development Engineer at Wow! Stuff duplicate account - please see other Wow! Stuff account on linkedin. Thank you.
Individual shareholders at Mindray
Associate Product Manager at Carlyle Investment

Education

9-2004 - 7-2008
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Portsmouth
2003 - 2007
MBA - Master in Business Administration from University at Buffalo

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Insights For Selling To Lynda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lynda is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lynda

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lynda move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Lynda take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Lynda

Personality Compatibility


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