Sean Connolly

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Web Developer at H-E-B

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Sean is a versatile and experienced full-stack engineer with a background in building SaaS products, ecommerce features, and managing high-traffic websites. He holds an M. A. from American University and has led development at companies like Lede and Skift. People who have worked with him describe him as an "exceptional" and "versatile" developer.

He has a strong interest in the architecture of web applications, writing publicly about topics ranging from modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Next. js to the strategic decisions involved in creating a web infrastructure team at a growing company.

Unique fact: Sean holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the College of Charleston.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Web Infrastructure
He has written about his experience and the strategic process of establishing a dedicated web infrastructure team to support a growing number of applications and engineers.
Modern JS Frameworks
His technical blog and professional experience show deep engagement with technologies like Next. js, React, and GraphQL to build decoupled site frameworks and platforms.
Ecommerce Solutions
He has extensive experience developing and maintaining ecommerce sites, building internal tools for fulfillment, and implementing third-party marketing and payment integrations at multiple companies.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Web Developer at H-E-B
3-2022 - 12-2023
Senior Software Engineer at Lede
8-2019 - 1-2022
Engineer at Misen
8-2014 - 1-2018
Marketing Engineer at Percolate by Seismic
6-2013 - 8-2014
Developer at Skift

Education

2009 - 2010
M.A. from American University
2003 - 2007
B.A. from College of Charleston

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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sean

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Sean

Personality Compatibility


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