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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

● Leading IBM Consulting Federal's cloud migration, application modernization & development, market offering and practice delivery.● Develop and implement IBM Consulting Federal's Generative AI enabled solutions, WatsonX or Hyperscaler based, assets & tools leveraged for engagement delivery, including achieving accreditation to operate in client environments.● Drive the utilization of Hybrid Cloud, AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle technologies to supercharge digital transformation processes for clients.● Engage and nurture client relationships, offering tailored solutions that best address their unique digital transformation requirements.● Collaborate closely with cross-functional service line teams and key IBM stakeholders to ensure alignment with overarching business goals.● Leadership executive for IBM's Hispanic Opportunities for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA), focusing on executive and non-executive recruiting. ● Executive leader for HOLA podcast and video series "Voces", amplifying hispanic voices and contributions in the field of technology client services.● Member of the IBM Hispanic Executive Council and Familia@IBM company wide programs.

Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States

● Steered integrated cloud migration offerings across various cloud practices and lead the AWS migration practice● Orchestrated digital transformation assessments and planning for healthcare providers, and various enterprise clients● Championed delivery excellence for AWS practice through delivery accelerators, journey maps, and asset development● Recruited talent across varied executive and non-executive levels, including off-shore, strengthening the cloud & digital practice

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Incepted new market offerings for Hybrid/Multi Cloud and Application Transformation catering to diverse sectors and offerings● Drove several client end-to-end migrations, buidling industry solutions, repeatable delivery methods and best practices● Elevated firm's market presence through strategic partnerships and thought leadership, shaping the go to market strategy with strategic alliance partners & industry ecosystem technologies.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Instrumental in the development and implementation of our cloud go to market strategy with AWS, and talent acquisition for scaling our cloud engineering practice● Facilitated Day1 acquisition integration, yielding the fastest ROI for the firm in a mere 18 months, quickly establishing the firm as a cloud brand with fortune 500 enterprises● Headed sales & marketing initiatives with AWS & Alibaba Cloud for US and APAC, liaising with global leadership teams

Mclean, Virginia, United States

● Established the company with a vision centered on challenging the status quo and facilitating business transformation through cloud-enabled solutions● Achieved significant milestones, culminating in the acquisition by Deloitte in 2017; Day1 emerged as a top-tier AWS Consulting Partner, especially sought-after by State & Local Government and Higher Education entities● Notable clientele included several Fortune 500 giants like Coca-Cola and Infor, and government institutions such as the Maryland Dept of HHS and University of Maryland University College● Awarded a 10-year nation-wide cloud contract, NASPO ValuePoint, with the single largest multi-year award on the vehicle.● Expanded the company and exceeded revenue goals, offering a broad spectrum of services across advisory, implementation, managed services, and product resale● Raised substantial capital across Seed and Series A rounds and led the acquisition of several companies; Vazata Federal LLC for FedRAMP Hosting, Open Osmium LLC for Big Data specialization, and Logic Method IT for managed services fortifying Day1’s market position

Herndon, Va

● Integral hire into a fresh business unit dedicated to the Worldwide Public Sector, focusing on the partner & channel go-to-market strategy● Recruited pioneering partners, achieving a staggering 160% of the annualized revenue goal for the division● Cultivated key system integrator partner practices, some of which continue to hold significant market presence today● Initiated novel programs tailored to both Government and Commercial system integrators and software vendors

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Fostered relationships with corporate Alliance Partners, including Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and Cloud Service Providers. Instrumental in generating sales exceeding $150M by developing tailored solutions for clients such as Veterans Affairs, Dept of State, US Army Corp of Engineers, National Institute of Health, University of Notre Dame, Terremark, and AT&T.

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Successfully expanded revenue streams by collaborating with channel partners and creating specialized solutions aligned with sector vertical use cases and existing partner capabilities. Acted as an EBC speaker, sharing insights on Alliance technologies and solutions while engaging with commercial and global counterparts. Functioned as a Consulting Solutions Architect for Microsoft solutions, entailing sales overlay across all public sector and overseeing training and development for solution sales engineers & channel partners, consistently surpassing sales goals with performance exceeding 100%.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Functioned as the lead architect and subject matter expert (SME) for prominent federal entities including TSA, DHS, DFAS, Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and the Red Cross. Demonstrated proficiency through certifications in Microsoft 2000/2003 MCSE & MCSA, with specialization in Microsoft Exchange, AD, and SQL. Attained security clearance of Top Secret.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Supported the Department of the Navy Headquarters and the National Capital Region at the Pentagon. Designed, implemented, and maintained complex network solutions to meet business requirements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network operations and security, contributing to enhanced organizational productivity. Employed expertise in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and efficient data transmission.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal network performance and security. Managed various network devices and systems, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring seamless connectivity and data transmission. Was responsible for troubleshooting and resolving network issues promptly, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Newington, Virginia, United States

Supervised and coordinated technical teams to ensure seamless operations and effective service delivery. Assisted in troubleshooting and ensuring Quality of Service (QoS) for Windows systems on government and commercial contracts. Played a key role in the building, configuring, delivery, and deployment of substantial workstation and server orders. Provided Level I and II field service support to fulfill end-user contracts, notably for clients such as the Social Security Administration.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Contributed to multiple government contracts focused on LAN cabling and the setup and configuration of Windows environment servers and desktops. Serviced clients, such as the Department of the Navy, US Coast Guard, Social Security Administration, and various commercial enterprises within the DC metropolitan area as well as Tidewater Region of Virginia.