Darren Evans, Cd Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As a seasoned professional leveraging my extensive network within the Energy & Natural Resources sectors, I specialize in addressing the unique needs of enterprise customers through tailored AI/ML solutions. I collaborate closely with Alta ML teams in sales, marketing, and AI delivery to exceed customer expectations and drive successful insights and outcomes.By working hand-in-hand with clients, I help them navigate their AI journey, ensuring they achieve their strategic goals… Show more As a seasoned professional leveraging my extensive network within the Energy & Natural Resources sectors, I specialize in addressing the unique needs of enterprise customers through tailored AI/ML solutions. I collaborate closely with Alta ML teams in sales, marketing, and AI delivery to exceed customer expectations and drive successful insights and outcomes.By working hand-in-hand with clients, I help them navigate their AI journey, ensuring they achieve their strategic goals. My deep expertise in AI & ML use cases enables me to articulate the business value of AI effectively and identify opportunities that align with clients' objectives. Together, we unlock the potential of AI to transform their businesses. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A Customer Insight and Product Development Consultant can play a crucial role in helping businesses understand their customers better and develop products that meet their needs and expectations.Identifying Customer Needs and Pain Points: Businesses often struggle to understand their customers' specific needs and pain points. By conducting market research, surveys, and interviews, we gather detailed insights into customer behaviors, preferences, and challenges, helping businesses tailor… Show more A Customer Insight and Product Development Consultant can play a crucial role in helping businesses understand their customers better and develop products that meet their needs and expectations.Identifying Customer Needs and Pain Points: Businesses often struggle to understand their customers' specific needs and pain points. By conducting market research, surveys, and interviews, we gather detailed insights into customer behaviors, preferences, and challenges, helping businesses tailor their products and services to better meet customer needs.Enhancing Customer Experience: Poor customer experiences can lead to low satisfaction and high churn rates. We analyze customer feedback and journey mapping to identify touchpoints where the customer experience can be improved, implementing strategies to enhance customer interactions and satisfaction.Product Development and Innovation: Products sometimes fail to resonate with the target market or solve the right problems. Utilizing customer insights to guide product development, we ensure new products are aligned with market demands and customer expectations.Competitive Analysis: Businesses often need help understanding their competitive landscape and differentiating their offerings. We conduct competitive analysis to understand competitors' strengths and weaknesses, providing actionable insights to help businesses differentiate their products and develop unique selling propositions (USPs).Feedback Loop and Continuous Improvement: Many businesses lack a structured feedback mechanism to continuously improve products and services. We assist in establishing feedback loops to regularly gather customer input and monitor product performance, using this feedback to make iterative improvements and keep products aligned with customer needs.By addressing these problems, we significantly enhance a business's ability to serve its customers effectively, innovate successfully, and maintain a competitive edge in the market. Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

For over three decades, led and cultivated high-performing teams, ranging from 10 to over 100 members. In roles as a Technical Specialist and in Senior Management, prioritized training, mentoring, and employee development. Both domestically and internationally.Additionally,over 30 years of logistics expertise, managing personnel and materials to support Army operations, earning numerous military awards along the way.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Enthusiastically championed disruptive technologies, igniting dialogues that disrupted conventional mindsets.Embraced creativity in solution design, ensuring robust technical solutions integrate effortlessly with clients' business and technical aims.Lead by example, by setting high standards of competence and commitment. Additionally assumed the responsibility of mentoring peers’ growth to consistently deliver transformative solutions.

Calgary, Canada Area

Led in-depth exploration, architectural, and design sessions with strategic and enterprise clients, offering Well-Architected solutions. This included AI/ML projects and cloud native application refactoring. Promoted visionary discussions within businesses regarding the utilization of cloud technologies to foster innovation, challenging conventional mindsets that impede organizational progress.Established strong professional relationships with both enterprise and public sector… Show more Led in-depth exploration, architectural, and design sessions with strategic and enterprise clients, offering Well-Architected solutions. This included AI/ML projects and cloud native application refactoring. Promoted visionary discussions within businesses regarding the utilization of cloud technologies to foster innovation, challenging conventional mindsets that impede organizational progress.Established strong professional relationships with both enterprise and public sector clients, gaining their trust as a dependable advisor.Crafted tailored cloud solutions that harmonized with both business objectives and technical requirements. Delivered accurate assessments of resources and timelines, empowering professional services to exceed client expectations. Cultivated enduring client partnerships and ensured the successful execution of projects to not just meet but surpass customer expectations. Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Guided and empowered enterprise sales executives within a prominent telecommunications leader. Offered strategic guidance cultivating a high-performing sales team through insightful coaching and leadership.Led pursuits for revenue expansion by identifying and capitalizing on lucrative sales opportunities. Developed and implemented effective sales strategies that maximized revenue potential.Demonstrated consistent prowess in surpassing sales targets, earning recognition… Show more Guided and empowered enterprise sales executives within a prominent telecommunications leader. Offered strategic guidance cultivating a high-performing sales team through insightful coaching and leadership.Led pursuits for revenue expansion by identifying and capitalizing on lucrative sales opportunities. Developed and implemented effective sales strategies that maximized revenue potential.Demonstrated consistent prowess in surpassing sales targets, earning recognition with an induction into the Premier Club during the very first year of tenure. This achievement demonstrated a commitment to exceptional performance and teamwork. Show less

Western Canada

Pioneering Leadership in Sales Engineering: entrusted with the role of the first Sales Engineer in Western Canada for a leading provider of HyperConverged architecture solutions, a testament to a pioneering spirit and technical prowess.Sales Excellence and Revenue Growth: Delivered unmatched results by consistently surpassing established sales goals. Led by example, inspiring the team to strive for excellence and achieve outstanding sales outcomes. Played a pivotal role in the… Show more Pioneering Leadership in Sales Engineering: entrusted with the role of the first Sales Engineer in Western Canada for a leading provider of HyperConverged architecture solutions, a testament to a pioneering spirit and technical prowess.Sales Excellence and Revenue Growth: Delivered unmatched results by consistently surpassing established sales goals. Led by example, inspiring the team to strive for excellence and achieve outstanding sales outcomes. Played a pivotal role in the remarkable growth from 1 to 20 customers within a mere 3 years in a highly competitive market. Showcasing the ability to establish and nurture valuable client relationships.Expert Consultation and Technical Expertise: During the crucial pre-sales phase, engaged with customers in insightful consultations, defining their technical requirements. The depth of technical expertise ensured that strategic solutions could be offered, setting the stage for long-term partnerships.Strategic Mentorship: Drove the professional growth of HPE core account teams and portfolio technologists across vast territories spanning western Canada and five U.S. states. Offered expert mentorship, guiding teams in sophisticated solution design, specializing in Hyper Converged and SimpliVity technology. Fostered a collaborative environment where innovative ideas flourished and expertise was cultivated Show less

Western Canada

Pioneering Leadership in Sales Engineering: Selected as the inaugural Sales Engineer in Western Canada for a leading provider of Hyperconverged architecture solutions, showcasing a pioneering spirit and technical prowess.Achieved unparalleled success by consistently outperforming set sales targets. Led by example, motivating the team to pursue excellence and secure exceptional sales results. Played a pivotal role in elevating customer base from 1 to 20 within just 3 years in a fiercely… Show more Pioneering Leadership in Sales Engineering: Selected as the inaugural Sales Engineer in Western Canada for a leading provider of Hyperconverged architecture solutions, showcasing a pioneering spirit and technical prowess.Achieved unparalleled success by consistently outperforming set sales targets. Led by example, motivating the team to pursue excellence and secure exceptional sales results. Played a pivotal role in elevating customer base from 1 to 20 within just 3 years in a fiercely competitive market.Drove the professional growth of HPE core account teams and portfolio technologists across vast territories spanning western Canada and five U.S. states. Offered expert mentorship, guiding teams in sophisticated solution design, specializing in Hyper Converged and SimpliVity technology. Show less

Western Canada

Introduced as the pioneer Sales Engineer in western Canada for EMC Corporation's converged infrastructure appliances division. Instrumental in establishing the groundwork for prosperous sales endeavors in the region.Championed Vblock™ converged infrastructure technology to C - suite executives and IT leaders. Employed a strategic approach, comprehending and addressing customer technical and business needs, fostering credibility, and facilitating informed technology… Show more Introduced as the pioneer Sales Engineer in western Canada for EMC Corporation's converged infrastructure appliances division. Instrumental in establishing the groundwork for prosperous sales endeavors in the region.Championed Vblock™ converged infrastructure technology to C - suite executives and IT leaders. Employed a strategic approach, comprehending and addressing customer technical and business needs, fostering credibility, and facilitating informed technology decision-making.Mentored and guided a team of junior vArchitects, both internally and within channel partners. Through insightful coaching, empowered colleagues, nurturing their development and enhancing their sales acumen.Delivered remarkable results by assisting to exceed 150% of the sales target for two consecutive years. Direct team commitment resulted in generating over $50M in Vblock™ revenue and played a pivotal role in expanding the Canadian market from 2 to 5 major enterprise customers. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Practice Lead responsible to ensure the successful delivery of projects by the Hosting (Microsoft practice), Virtualization and Storage Teams by working directly with the Client Services Manager to ensure a high standard of delivery and results.Provide successful delivery of Virtualization projects following Long View Systems and approved Industry best practices as required.Ensure the maintenance of Service Quality Delivery for all associated project engagements.Lead… Show more Practice Lead responsible to ensure the successful delivery of projects by the Hosting (Microsoft practice), Virtualization and Storage Teams by working directly with the Client Services Manager to ensure a high standard of delivery and results.Provide successful delivery of Virtualization projects following Long View Systems and approved Industry best practices as required.Ensure the maintenance of Service Quality Delivery for all associated project engagements.Lead technical direction and innovation for branch consultants.Develop trusted advisor relationships with clients to understand business pains and find the right technical solutions for the business challenges.Provide Pre-Sales and Solution Architect support in VMware and Citrix virtualization solutions to clients and account managers.Provide Pre-Sales support in Storage Solutions to clients and account managers. Show less

Delivering project consulting services with a focused expertise on virtualization technologies. The ability to specialize ensures a very successful and precision delivery of the most suitable and best in class architectures available. Specializing in VMware and Citrix Solutions

Provided successful technical pre-sales and IT project consulting for a wide variety of client opportunities as a contributing member of the Infrastructure Services Team. Engaged in opportunities covering a vast array of technologies from Microsoft design and deployments, as well as application delivery and virtualization products such as VMware and Citrix

Accomplished many successful infrastructure projects and pre-sales engagements as a contributing member of the network services consulting team. Large focus on infrastructure projects dealing with Microsoft and Citrix solutions.

Education record

Activities and Societies: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate VMware Certified Professional (VCP5) VMware Technical Sales.

Advance Leadership Qualification, Completed

Activities and Societies: Completed Advanced Leadership Qualication required to be promoted to senior leadership position and obtain.

Certification, Microsoft And Network Support

Primary Leadership Qualification, Finished #2 Graduate Of 40

Activities and Societies: Successfully completed training required to be promoted to leadership position of Master Corporal

Education record