Andy Ritter Email and Phone Number

I currently serve as Global Cloud Practice Director for ePlus. My role is responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision around our sales and technical direction for public cloud professional and managed services, application and data modernization, AI/ML, devops, and other emerging technology solution-sets. Duties consist of:• Develop ePlus strategic and tactical direction around Public Cloud and other emerging tech• Develop and deliver training and enablement to sales and technical audiences around Public Cloud, DevOps, Application Modernization, Advanced Security, and more…• Serve as lead engineering/architect reference points for multi-cloud client engagements• Work with account teams in Pre-Sales capacities including customer presentations and developing complex solution recommendations• Provide planning and design sessions with customers to showcase the solution business relevance• Develop and establish subcontractor and other vendor/OEM partnerships• Assist in presales BOM and SOW creation and development• Evaluate market trends and internal lab testing of emerging technology• Assist in identifying future staffing needs and developing learning paths for existing staff as they relate to emerging technologies • Develop reusable sales and engineering templates to be leveraged for customer engagements

My role was responsible for all Data Center Operations including Storage, Virtualization, LAN/WAN and Microsoft/Linux infrastructure.

My position engineered, implemented, and administered all Data Center systems including the VMware environment, Netapp and HP Storage, Microsoft Systems as well as numerous appliances.