Bruce Olson

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Global Business Transformation & Cloud Platform Sales @ Fortinet
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Greater Seattle Area, United States, United States
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About Bruce Olson

'The horizon is not a limitation, but merely an invitation to explore further' .. anon

Bruce Olson's Current Company Details
Fortinet

Fortinet

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Global Business Transformation & Cloud Platform Sales
Bruce Olson Work Experience Details
  • Fortinet
    Gm, Ww Cloud And Gsi Sales
    Fortinet Jan 2022 - Present
    Sunnyvale, Ca, Us
    Leading WW sales initiatives and programs with key Fortinet system integration and advisory partners on cloud platforms. Fortinet's broad range of security solutions enable our partners to accelerate the secure migration to the cloud for a broad range of customers, business critical applications and data.
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  • Fortinet
    Director, Worldwide Public Cloud Sales
    Fortinet Jul 2017 - Feb 2022
    Sunnyvale, Ca, Us
    I lead worldwide public cloud sales for FortinetFortinet's vision is to deliver broad, truly integrated, high-performance security across any IT infrastructure. We provide top-rated network and content security, as well as secure access products that share intelligence and work together to form a cooperative fabric. This can be delivered to customers on-premise or in hybrid or public cloud environments.
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  • Microsoft
    Board Member - Microsoft-Sap Partner Advisory Board
    Microsoft Oct 2019 - Present
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    One of 8 partner executives chosen by Microsoft to engage with customers that are migrating on-prem SAP applications to SAP S4 HANA & Azure in the cloud.
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  • Alauda, Inc.
    Vice President, Americas & Emea Sales
    Alauda, Inc. Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
    Sham Shui Po District, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hk
    Responsible for enterprise and channel customer sales in the Americas & EMEA.Alauda.io offers a comprehensive Best-in Class cloud based SaaS platform for migrating applications to Docker containers and to the Cloud. Integrated into this platform is a robust CI/CD toolset for helping customers build, test, migrate and manage their applications.
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  • Greenqloud
    Vice President, Americas
    Greenqloud Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
    Reykjavik, Is
    Led sales for key enterprise, service provider and telecom customers in the Americas. Drove channel engagement with key VAR partners. Led engagements with Microsoft, Google, HPE, Intel, ARM and other key IT segment leaders in the Cloud. Led negotiations for acquisition of Greenqloud by Netapp.
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  • Hitachi
    Vice President, Microsoft Alliance
    Hitachi Jan 2010 - Jun 2015
    Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Jp
    Led Hitachi's WW alliance with Microsoft outside Japan. Drove key initiatives for Exchange, SharePoint, SQL and other core Microsoft applications on Hitachi server and storage platforms. Led early strategies to migrate Microsoft & Hitachi customers to new cloud based platforms. Recognized by Microsoft for launching, driving and selling a 'converged'​ platform that delivered 3X the sales of all other Microsoft hardware OEM's combined. Also led key campaigns with major Microsoft & Hitachi telecom and datacenter partners such as ATT, Verizon, Level3, CenturyLink, SingTel, Switch Communications, KPN Netherlands and Deutsche Telkom.
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  • Microsoft
    Gm Embedded Devices - Odm'S
    Microsoft Jul 2007 - Jan 2010
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Launched a new team to work with key ODM's in the China market such as Foxconn and Quanta. Helped Microsoft drive mindshare for new devices and form factors. Initiated a stronger relationship between Foxconn and Microsoft's Media & Entertainment Division. Also worked with key technology partners in the Middle East driving campaigns for technology sharing in media streaming and content.
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  • Microsoft
    Account General Manager Hp Client
    Microsoft Jan 2004 - Jul 2007
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Managed the HP PC OEM business. This included desktop PC's, laptops and devices for both the consumer and commercial businesses. Led a WW team that saw revenue grow from approx $2.8bn to $3.5bn. During the period I led numerous business and executive reviews and also helped HP in receiving specific product enhancements to support their business, i.e. new features in Windows that natively supported HP print drivers. Recognized 4 years in a row with special Gold Star bonuses for exceeding performance goals and revenue targets.
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  • Microsoft
    Senior Sales Director Hp Oem Server
    Microsoft Mar 2001 - Jan 2004
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Led the transition of the Compaq Server OEM business into the HP OEM Server business. Worked thru substantial contract and legal issues to ultimately bring both businesses into a single revenue reporting structure. Transferred first year incremental revenue funds into a joint investment fund to jump start a new OEM server licensing business creating a new $100M year opportunity. Helped create the Datacenter Program which significantly expanded annual server revenue from all OEM's. On behalf of HP & Intel, committed Microsoft to support new Itanium chipsets and 64b server computing. ** Won OEM Division MVP award in 2004 for thought leadership in creating the new datacenter and enterprise computing businesses.
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  • Microsoft
    Ww Sales Director, Global Accounts
    Microsoft Jan 1999 - Mar 2001
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Built and led Microsoft's Global Accounts Program. Identified key participant customers, created and set revenue and and milestone targets, assisted the regions in hiring key team members, built the model for revenue sharing and rewards, & led joint executive engagements and reviews.
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  • Microsoft
    Sales Program Director - Internet Customer Group
    Microsoft Jul 1997 - Jan 1999
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Led key sales activities for large new potential Internet target accounts including ATT, Lexis-Nexis, Reed-Elsevier and Royal Dutch Shell. Created new ways for Microsoft to win including patent cross licensing, development of Enterprise Agreements (EA's) and deeper executive communication and engagement. Asked to create and lead the new Global Accounts organization. Won a significant customer order that exceeded the total yearly revenue of the division.** In 1st year, granted a special Bill Gates stock option reward and highest performance review score allowed.
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  • Sun Microsystems
    District Sales Manager
    Sun Microsystems Jan 1992 - Jul 1997
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Started as a senior commercial sales representative. Grew the revenue for commercial accounts substantially and built a focus around healthcare customers and channel partners. Delivered a substantial win for SUN with LifeScan, a large division of Johnson & Johnson which had previously been an all Hewlett Packard customer. Consistent Sunrise Club winner.
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  • Ask Computer Systems
    Rocky Mountain District Sales Manager
    Ask Computer Systems Jul 1984 - Jan 1992
    Started the Colorado territory as a sales representative selling the MANMAN MRP manufacturing control software to key accounts. Grew business into a territory, then a region. Always achieved quota.Key wins: Adolph Coors, Ball Brothers, NBI, Emerson Electric.
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  • Peace Corps
    Field Veterinary Specialist
    Peace Corps 1976 - May 1980
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Worked for: Direccion General de Servicios Agricolas (DIGESSA); Guatemalan governmentWorked with: United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (UN/FAO)Assisted in emergency relief for the Guatemalan earthquakeCompletion of Service (COS)
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Bruce Olson Skills

Enterprise Software Channel Partners Cloud Computing Solution Selling Strategic Partnerships Go To Market Strategy Sales Management Sales Direct Sales Product Management International Sales International Business Windows Server Servers Cloud Applications Cloud Storage Hybrid Cloud Executive Management Executive Coaching Customer Satisfaction

Bruce Olson Education Details

  • University Of Colorado Boulder
    University Of Colorado Boulder
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    University Of Colorado Boulder
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