Murat G. Email & Phone Number

Frisco, Texas, Us

As a seasoned Technology Strategist and CEO with 25+ years of experience, I bring a deep technology architecture background to the helm of VDS. Throughout my career, I've successfully led enterprises through strategic planning, team building, and driving sales growth. My entrepreneurial journey began when I founded my own business, VDS, a certified small business and Minority-Owned Enterprise. VDS specializes in providing cutting-edge Cyber Security, Cloud and Infrastructure Solutions, and Data Science and AI solutions. We are committed to bringing cost-effective, next-gen solutions to market to keep businesses ahead of the competition. As an authorized Federal partner for Cisco in the USA, we have the resources and expertise to deliver innovative and efficient solutions to government agencies, including SLED and Federal accounts. Our authorization extends through the Equalys, Omnia, and GSA contracts."In addition to my business accomplishments, I proudly embrace my Turkish American heritage, which adds a unique perspective to my background. My wealth of resources, coupled with our Cisco Premier Partner status in the USA and Cisco Gold Partner status in EMEA through strategic partnerships, enables VDS to excel in delivering technology-driven solutions. Prior to founding VDS, I excelled in developing business opportunities, including working with government agencies, in the EMEA region, identifying innovative solutions for less developed countries. Recognized for my entrepreneurial spirit, I was accepted into the Emerging Leaders program by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2021, and I also participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. I'm committed to propelling businesses to new heights through a strategic, technology-driven approach and look forward to contributing to government initiatives as a Small Disadvantaged Business and 8(a) program participant.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Helping Microsoft Customer with their strategic roadmap and adoption of Microsoft technologies.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Provided forward-thinking leadership to Professional Services/Project Department, managing engineering team and defining daily priorities to meet client requirements and project goals. Lead teams in design, development, testing, and rollout of complex, multifaceted cloud, storage, virtualization, networking, security, VOIP, and telecom solutions. Manage and enhance existing portfolio of technology-solution products. Maintain internal and external relationships to sustain business growth. Deliver training to technical and sales staff to enhance knowledge of Cloud-age technologies.Key Achievements: Designed and Implemented and Supported Cloud, Virtualization, Security, Networking and Storage projects using mainly Cisco, Dell, VMware, Microsoft products and Amazon, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure platforms Designed and Implemented Security solutions for customer with the need of PCI, SOX and HIPPA compliance Successfully won several new accounts to broaden and deepen customer portfolio. Instrumental in creating new technical solutions in coordination with Sales team to advance competitive edge of product portfolio, and fostered organizational restructuring to adapt to changing next-gen service provider and customer demands. Prepared RFI documents, responded RFP documents for projects and prepared SOW documents for the projects

Santa Clara, California, Us

Led business development department, overseeing design and deployment of high performance computer clusters, cloud systems, and virtualization technologies for public and enterprise clients. Supervised team members in daily operations, managing prioritization and performance. Evaluated existing technology-solution product portfolio; expanded offerings based on assessment of client needs and continuing advancements in technology. Developed strong lines of communication with various multinational companies, including HP, Dell, and IBM as well as local manufacturers, to establish smooth, beneficial vendor relations.

Brought on to spearhead business development and technology integration efforts. Reorganized 155-person team, capably evaluating team strengths and areas for improvement. Acted as enterprise architect in assessing new products/technologies for solution-driving potential and creating plans for solving technical issues related to convergence of network and system technologies. Applied expertise and business acumen in develop of proposals to support business development activities; facilitated acquisition of partner certificates for strategic vendors.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Brought on board to improve call center operational efficiency through integration of leading-edge technology solutions, including Interactive Voice Response (IVR) applications. Implemented self-directing IVR call systems in Latin American and China to reduce wait times and improve customer satisfaction; integrated use of cloud applications and Cisco ICM to decrease complexity of calls. Influenced technology determination/evaluation aspects of several project roadmaps.

Masters, Mis

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Innovation & Entreprenurship

B.S, Computer Science