As a Solutions Engineer at zLinq, I am dedicated to transforming the communications industry by delivering innovative solutions that enhance connectivity, cloud services, collaboration, and Anything-as-a-Service. At zLinq, we strive to put a smile on the faces of our clients, employees, and investors by providing top-tier services that drive business success.In my role, I work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop tailored solutions that optimize their communication infrastructure. My expertise in telecom, secure networking, collaboration , unified communication, cybersecurity and contact center platforms, allows me to deliver exceptional results, ensuring seamless integration and superior performance.I provide deep customer engagement by leading in-depth discovery, consulting, and advisory engagements with multiple business and technology stakeholders. My deep industry knowledge in credit unions and regional banks, manufacturing, and healthcare enables me to offer specialized insights and solutions that address the unique challenges of these sectors.Joining zLinq has been an incredible journey, as I am part of a dynamic and fun environment that values results, trust, and having fun. Our mission to revolutionize the communications landscape keeps me motivated and excited about the future.

• Eighteen years information technology experience with emphasis on solution architecture, assessment services, and business technology planning.• Superior ability to comprehend and apply computer technology towards solving business objectives.• Extensive domain knowledge in systems supporting multiple industries with a focus on healthcare.• Efficient and thorough analysis on issues which results in solving complex problems successfully.

• Primary Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, and Pulse Secure Distribution Channel Sales Engineering resource enabling internal teams, vendor AM/SE teams, resellers and their end customers alike for US and Canada• Developed and launched both virtual demo lab capabilities as well as POC demo pool for reseller community • Developed guidelines and resources for Westcon’s integration team for delivering world class services • Provided technical content to Juniper.net Pathfinder tool for branch/datacenter switching platforms

As a Sr. Solution Architect I facilitate merging companies business and technical strategic initiatives by applying cross industry thought leadership, performing assessment services, and providing strategic roadmaps. I earn trusted advisor status with numerous customers because I take the time to obtain a deep understanding of their requirements, align proper technologies and services to achieve those goals, and treat each engagement with candor and the highest degree of professionalism possible.I blend my extensive subject matter expertise in application delivery technologies, and enterprise level infrastructure (virtualization, servers, network, and storage) with an understanding of how IT organizations need to mature their service delivery capabilities.In addition to these capabilities I also provide technical product knowledge education, maintain technical relationships with AdvizeX’s partners (such as EMC, HP, VMware), lead proof or concept engagements, perform virtualization/network/storage health checks, design and present technical solutions, and provide technical project management and architectural design support services to numerous delivery engagements.

• Provided Sales Engineering support and performed assessments to generate proposals aligning to business requirements.• Established Innovative’s virtualization practice by certifying the organization in VMware and Veeam.• Greatly increased Innovative’s visibility with their partners (such as VMware, Veeam, Blue Coat, HP) and its channel (Ingram Micro).• Obtained sales and sales engineering certifications: VMware VSP, VTSP and Veeam, VMSP, VMTSP.

Director of Managed Services (in addition to Sr Network Engineer duties described below)Established 3T’s application service provider (ASP/SAAS) business unit.Created a client roster of over 70 clients which generated revenues in excess of $80,000/month. Provided architecture and engineering support with both pre and post sales responsibilities.Managed a team of both sales and engineering staff to support ASP practice growth.

• Served as network architect and delivery engineer for the following technologies: Cisco LAN/WAN/Firewall networking, MS Server, Citrix MetaFrame, thin clients, data protection, virus/spam prevention, MS Exchange, iSCSI SAN deployments, and other supporting applications.• Performed infrastructure assessments and aligned technical requirements with customers budget and needs.

Designed WAN and LAN networks to support both TCP/IP and IPX/SPX. Installed and maintained engineering applications including 3-D CAD/CAM and document management. Provided server and workstation administration with emphasis on NT/Citrix servers, Windows workstations and Solaris and HP UNIX design workstations. Deployed a corporate Intranet and document management system which contributed to ISO 9000 certification.

Provided services which included: hardware/software deployment, NT administration, Digital UNIX workstation administration, and network infrastructure maintenance. Advised department faculty on system and network standards.