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Principal Specialist Solutions Architect focusing on hybrid computing and edge related technologies including virtualized compute, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and networking.

Leading the development of distributed cloud / edge architectures and delivery capabilities to help clients deploy solutions that address demanding edge use-cases such as computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence, digital twins, IoT, data analytics, and private 5G across diverse sectors including manufacturing, retail, food services, energy, and healthcare with key industry partners including AWS, Azure, Google, VMware, HPE, Dell, and innovative startups.• Architectures and delivery lead for intelligent edge solutions built atop distributed cloud and IoT offerings from AWS, Microsoft and Google.• Building and leading a global team of cloud / edge architects, engineers, and developers to design, deliver, and support distributed cloud solutions for a diverse set of clients, industries, and use-cases.• Technology advocate for key cloud, distributed cloud, and edge solutions such as virtualization, Kubernetes, zero-touch provisioning, Cloud IoT, computer vision, and AI/ML in the network and customer edge.• Advisor to customer business and technology leaders on the evaluation, selection, and deployment of technologies, partners, and services for complex digital transformation and modernization projects.• Responsible for teams developing and delivering edge and distributed cloud solutions leveraging key cloud / partner services including: - AWS IoT Core, Greengrass, EKS Anywhere, Outposts, and Snowball - Azure IoT Hub, IoT Edge, Azure Arc, and Azure Stack Edge - Google Distributed Cloud Edge and Anthos - VMware vSphere / Tanzu - Red Hat OpenShift / Single-Node OpenShift - Computer vision, AI/ML inferencing, and survivable interfaces for production and business insights at the edge• Executive sponsor for edge solutions and partnerships with Intel, Dell, HPE, VMware, Red Hat, IOTech, HiveCell, and Zededa.

Guiding global Communications Service Providers on their transition from physical to virtualized and containerized network / service-delivery infrastructures. Specifically focused on software-defined compute, network, and storage solutions that support 4G, 5G, and Multi-Access Edge Compute (MEC) architectures. Expert in virtualization and cloud-native / Kubernetes, and automation technologies that support the delivery of dynamic multi-cloud service infrastructures.• Represented VMware's software-defined datacenter, virtualization, Kubernetes, and automation solutions to Telco customers, partners, and the telecommunications industry.• Led a global team of solution architects responsible for designing, demonstrating, and deploying virtualization and orchestration solutions for 4G/5G Core and vRAN networks.• Advised customers on the essential benefits of virtualization and Kubernetes technologies for improving service scalability, flexibility, and security.• Advised customers on the development, deployment, and life-cycle management of their network- and service- infrastructures.• Developed solutions with industry partners for the zero / low-touch automation of bare-metal for use in 4G/5G Core and vRAN deployments.• Guided VMware field-sales and partners on essential technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, cloud / edge-computing platforms, and full-stack infrastructure automation.• Developed and delivered technical presentations in key forums such as Mobile World Congress, VMworld, and Cisco Live on key topics including zero-touch provisioning, multi-access edge compute, and the benefits of virtualization / Kubernetes for Telco networks.• Tracked key industry developments and competitive solutions to assist with VMware product development, positioning, and field-sales enablement.

Directly engaged with Cisco customers in technical roles to support the deployment of large core- and edge-networks. Influenced Product Development and Marketing for high-end routing and switching platforms and architectures. Developed competitive and field-focused technical content to educate and enhance the effectiveness of global field-engineering workforces, especially in the areas of software-defined networking along supporting virtualization, programing, and cloud technologies.• Educating field organizations on key technical innovations, especially in the area of network function virtualization, infrastructure programmability and software defined networking.• Representing new technologies and solutions at key industry events including Cisco Live and Cisco DevNet on a global basis, including the delivery of labs and tutorials for diverse technologies including network programmability, simulation platforms, MPLS, mobility, security, and virtualization.• Subject matter expert in areas including network virtualization and simulation, network function virtualization, OpenStack, infrastructure programmability and automation.• Developing and delivering globally training for field sales engineering focused on infrastructure programmability and cloud concepts and technologies, including Linux, cloud architectures, virtualization technologies, DevOps, and automation systems.• Member of the Cisco CCIE Advisory Board, the goal of which is to continuously improve and evolve the CCIE and ancillary certification programs to maintain their preeminence in the certification marketplace and adapt to evolving technologies and customer needs.• Evolving and supporting an open developer community (DevNet) which aims to foster the development of software-based applications atop Cisco including networking, compute, collaboration, mobility, and 'Internet-of-Things' infrastructures.