Nigel Hammett

The canvas is never blank—it's filled with opportunity. I'm Nigel Hammett, a tech sales leader and digital creator with 8+ years of experience helping startups and global enterprises grow through storytelling, strategy, and software. I specialize in AI, SaaS, and content infrastructure. My path into tech wasn't traditional. I grew up in Baltimore, MD, navigating the child protection system before breaking into the industry. That journey shapes everything I do today: mentoring overlooked talent, coaching career changers into high-paying roles, and creating content that makes complex ideas simple. Experience: Currently, I'm a Founding Account Executive at PatternIQ, an AI-powered ad platform that places brand messages inside everyday emails. As one of the first sellers on the team, I'm building go-to-market from the ground up—owning the full sales cycle, shaping positioning, and turning early conversations into revenue. Before the startup world, I spent nearly 6 years in big tech at Meta and Google. At Meta, I managed and optimized $10M+ in ad revenue across North American SMBs. At Google, I managed high-profile accounts—including Meta's Reality Labs, where the Ray-Ban ads portfolio grew 400%—against a $2B annual ad spend target, then moved to Google Cloud, where I hit 110% of quota, acquired 1,000+ greenfield customers, and generated $6M in pipeline across AI and cloud solutions. Career Education & Mentorship: I've coached 2,000+ professionals into six-figure tech roles and guest lectured at 20+ universities including Georgia Tech, ASU, and U of Chicago—reaching 100,000+ people in classrooms and online. I actively mentor jobseekers and creatives across three continents. Content & Global Projects: Through @nigelscanvas, I share my life as a tech professional and coach. My content—viewed 3M+ times—breaks down career navigation and tech trends across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. I'm also involved in entrepreneurial projects in Jamaica, Colombia, and Rwanda focused on education, access, and digital opportunity.