Dave Strang Email and Phone Number

Dave StrangSr. Enterprise Sales EngineerMetronet IncCarmel, IndianaEducation: Bachelor of Science – Purdue University Certifications: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)Qualifications:Dave has over 30 successful years in the telecommunications industry. He is a dynamic, results-oriented professional with a unique combination of sales engineering, product development, and technical skills spanning multiple industries. Possesses strong analytical skills; able to gather data, identify patterns and trends, and separate fact from opinion to find multiple alternatives to solve customer’s needs. Superior communication skills and proven track record with C-level clients, internal / external peers, and upper management. Analytical, ethical, driven and committed to excellence.In his seven-year tenure to date with Metronet Dave has • Mentored the Sales Departments by providing coaching, development, and technical support to SMB and GEMM Account Executives, Sales Managers and Sales Engineers. • Lead and/or support the responses to customer RFPs, RFIs, USAC E-Rate and Rural Health Care. Responded to requests for bids and proposals by providing fully documented technical solutions and diagrams, clearly outlining all technical components of the solution. • Drafted and presented technical solution presentations for products and services. Hosted PBX, DIA, EPL, Fiber, Data Centers, Wi-Fi, Security, Multi site/Multi market WANs, In-market and Out-of-market (Type II) connectivity projects and Managed Services.• Pioneered the creation and development of the Carrier Wholesale Department.• Lead the day-to-day preliminary design and tactical aspects of multiple and/or large-scale/enterprise scope projects, inclusive of cross-functional coordination to meet design requirements and collaboration with customer design teams.• Supported clients’ needs by drafting Service Level Agreements for MetroNet’s Internet and Hosted PBX products.• Drove growth, increased year to year sales/revenues by streamlining processes and working with internal groups. Notable projects Dave has brought to fruition:• Elgin School District U-46, Elgin, IL - Fiber Wide Area Network - 64 Edge Locations • Augustana College, Rock Island, IL - 1100 Seat Hosted PBX, 2x 5Gb DIA Connections, 112-Unit Bulk MDU. • DeVos Conference Renter Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan – 365 Seat Hosted PBX. • Microtek, Lexington, KY -100Gb DIA connection.