Summary
Mitchell Shively is an experienced sales and business development leader with 11+ years focused on higher education and K-12 technology partnerships, helping institutions adopt solutions that improve assessment, curriculum management, and talent workflows. He has progressed from technical and consulting roles into strategic account and partnership leadership at organizations like Blackboard, eLumen, Interfolio, and PeopleGrove, consistently driving revenue and expanding market access. Mitchell combines consultative selling with deep domain knowledge of education procurement and accreditation pressures, enabling measurable ROI for clients. Based in the Greater Phoenix Area, he recently shifted into guest-facing operations at a luxury resort, demonstrating adaptability and a customer-first mindset across industries. His background in industrial engineering from Purdue underpins a process-oriented approach to scaling partnerships and operational efficiencies. Colleagues would describe him as a pragmatic deal-maker who translates complex institutional needs into practical, enduring solutions.
11 years of coding experience
29 years of employment as a software developer
BS Industrial Management, BS Industrial Management at Purdue University