Experience includes a consultative solutions-oriented approach to understanding problems through critical thinking, natural curiosity, and discovery. I believe challenges can be solved with an entrepreneurial mindset by leveraging innovative, disruptive technology. Throughout my career, I have been an aggressive technology sales hunter and, within the last several years, an Account Director for large revenue accounts. I've consistently exceeded annual multi-million dollar quotas solving customer challenges by managing a complex sales cycle and orchestrating the appropriate resources. I've worked for two startups, with one acquired. In addition, I've worked for startup organizations within CA as well.Technology competence includes but is not limited to extensive knowledge in the Public/ cloud, SaaS software, Cloud security, Realtime Streaming, Middleware, Security, DevSecOps, DevOps, EndPoint, RoleBased, Mobility, AiOps, Automation/Orchestration/Remediation, Infrastructure as code/Integration with the CI/CD pipeline, Compliance security, API's, Virtualization, Kubernetes/Microservices, Kafka, GraphQL, end to end data center knowledge, Hyperconverged & Converged Infrastructure, software for enabling cloud, SASE and edge computing, networking, and endpoint along with Databases. In the Central US and Southwest, I have customer, VAR, SI, and boutique technology relationships that will complement my ability to perform my role and add value. Additionally, I'm involved in numerous technology educational-business networking organizations and meetups, developing my technical knowledge and building relationships with prospective customers and industry peers outside the office.Outside of the office, you will find me wakeboard boating, sailing, skiing, hunting, traveling in the new RV coach, or having a nice cocktail, beer, and red wine preferred. I love my retriever along with my three kids, two in college and one left in high school. Mark LaGronemarknlagrone@gmail.com