Cooking Up Success: Tuan Vu’s Recipes for Innovation (and Dinner)
Welcome to the latest installment of our Team Member Spotlight series, where we celebrate the incredible talent at Xurrent. This time, we’re excited to introduce Tuan Vu, Pre-Sales Engineer Lead and a member of our team who embodies the spirit of growth, innovation, and individuality here at Xurrent.
Tuan’s journey to Xurrent began with an unexpected encounter on LinkedIn. “It’s a funny story,” Tuan says. While working at a competitor, Tuan was messaged by Xurrent leaders looking to recruit him for his expertise in service management. Tuan was intrigued by the opportunity to contribute to a growing and future-focused company that thought differently from others. Drawn in by the vision of Xurrent’s co-founders and their commitment to simplifying complex solutions via advanced technology, Tuan confidently made the switch.
Starting as a service management architect, Tuan quickly realized he had a passion for product architecture, and that he could take his skills to the next level by engaging with that specialty. From there, with the support of his colleagues, he transitioned into a full pre-sales engineering role where he could use his deep product knowledge to help position Xurrent in the market, support sales, bridge the gap between sales and customers, and solve customer challenges using product knowledge. “From a learning perspective, the transition taught me so much about the people we work with, our vision and goals to help businesses be more productive, and how being surrounded by talented people helps elevate one’s skills and abilities,” says Tuan.
Throughout his time at Xurrent, Tuan has been amazed by the support he receives from his colleagues, who helped him navigate the complexities of his evolving roles. Surrounded by experienced professionals, Tuan was encouraged to embrace his strengths and pursue new opportunities.
“Being in the company of genuine subject-matter experts helped me understand Xurrent from both the technical and business perspectives,” Tuan says. “Everyone on the team helped me really learn what I was good at. Everyone has their own unique skills, and a huge part of what I like to do comes down to storytelling. The way I articulate the value of Xurrent helps customers easily understand our platform and how it can help them.”
Reflecting on the evolution of sales and pre-sales at Xurrent, Tuan highlights Xurrent’s commitment to refinement and focus. With dedicated resources and a streamlined approach, the team is now better equipped than ever to showcase the value of Xurrent. Looking ahead, Tuan envisions a future where information is significantly more open. “We’ll make information available not only to internal teams but to partners and customers, too,” says Tuan. “We want them to have all the information they want about Xurrent – being able to access that information easily makes it easier for them to realize Xurrent’s value.”
As we embark on an exciting new chapter with the acquisition of StatusCast, Tuan is eager to leverage Xurrent’s new incident management and status page capabilities to enhance the customer experience. “This acquisition demonstrates clearly that we are thinking about what our customers need, and even anticipating those needs,” says Tuan. And with Xurrent’s annual conference, Connect 24, on the horizon, Tuan looks forward to sharing all of these exciting developments with customers, partners, and prospects alike.
When he’s not busy shaping the future of Xurrent, Tuan is an avid indoor climber with a love for Vietnamese cuisine. He likes hosting supper clubs to share his culture and culinary expertise with others. “I love bringing the unique flavors, ingredients, and aromas of Vietnamese food to the table with friends,” he says. And when it’s time to unwind, Tuan turns to music as a source of inspiration and relaxation, whether it’s the soothing beats of lo-fi hip-hop or the energizing rhythms of house music.
We want to give a big thank you to Tuan for sharing his story with us and for being a vital member of the Xurrent family. Tuan’s career at Xurrent is a testament to the company’s commitment to supporting internal growth, embracing new opportunities, and fostering a culture of fun and innovation. We’re proud to have Tuan as part of our team, and we can’t wait to see where his journey takes him next.
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