Michael Vogel Email & Phone Number

New Jersey, United States

The Solutions Architect will be responsible for creating architectural designs, infrastructure/connectivity analysis & design, leading workshops and discovery & design sessions, writing documentation, and creating project estimates.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Corp Field Solutions Engineer (FSE) works as a technology generalist working with larger customers and engaging in face to face meetings. The Corp FSE will uncover and develop opportunities by building strong relationships with the customer. The Corp Field Solutions engineer will consult on data center, edge, core, cloud, security, collaboration and services and will understand how that technology enables business. The Solutions Engineer will report to a Solutions Director or a Regional Solutions Manager.

Bensalem, Pa

• Attaining the Unattainable• Proficient with Cisco Network Architecture, Mobility, Security, Internet of Things (IoT) and Collaboration.• Proficient with Meraki Security/SD-WAN, Switching and Wireless LAN• Responsibilities include: Work with Sales Team to uncover/identify/qualify customer needs/ objectives; Develop strategies and solutions that can be satisfied by Carousel Solutions portfolio• Responsibilities include technical discovery, design, solution positioning, deliverables (Solution Design/Scope of Work, Bill of Materials/Pricing, Visio Solution Diagrams), presentations (design, technology, competitive analysis, and industry). The SE is responsible for overall solution integrity• Develops solution documentation for hand-off to Carousel implementation teams.• Leads technical sessions with clients to discover requirements and develop solutions; translate complex business requirements into solutions that address the identified business issues.• Conducts formal and informal presentations of solutions from a both a business benefit and technical perspective.• A team player who is eager to learn the solutions/ technologies from other team members through informal, formal, and self-paced training.• Perform on-site and remote product demonstrations / deliver product updates/roadmap presentations• Maintain an in-depth level of technical and industry knowledge through ongoing training, seminars and certifications.• Excellent Executive and Operations level written and verbal communication and presentation skills.• Communicate and present Customer Benefits/ROI, Solution Architecture• Communicate Carousel's solution advantage/benefits vs. competitor solutions• Demonstrated self-starter, with the ability to work independently and within a collaborative, virtual team environment.• Strong creativity, problem-solving and technical skills and continual learning.• Good organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

Iselin, Nj

Provide Cisco Pre-Sales Technical Support to include the duties and responsibilities of working as part of the Tri-State Sales Team, attending customer meetings, collecting business and technical requirements, driving whiteboard conversations, delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations, supporting proof-of-concept efforts, creating Bill of Materials (BOMs), creating and delivering proposals and accomplishing related results as needed.

Hazlet, Nj

Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement, Operate and Optimize a Cisco Unified Communications/Collaboration, Borderless and Data Center infrastructure for the Commercial, Educational and Municipal Market.Present and assist in Sales Presentations to educate, inform and enlighten the customer on the business benefits of a Cisco InfrastructureDesign and Engineer detailed technical solutions including Proposals, Statements of Work, and Network Diagrams.The ongoing monitoring and measurement of team’s progress and metrics against business plans, recommending changes as needed to ensure Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty while providing Profitability and Productivity.

Create and propose the design of a Cisco Unified Communications infrastructure for the Educational and Municipal Market. Present and assist in Sales Presentations to educate and inform the customer on the business benefits of a Cisco Unified Communications Infrastructure. Design and Engineer detailed technical solutions including Proposals, Statements of Work, and Network Diagrams. Ongoing monitoring and measurement of team’s progress and metrics against business plans, recommending changes as needed.

Provide the services from cradle to grave of a Cisco Unified Communications Lifecycle infrastructure for the Educational and Municipal Market. Help drive key partner business to meet area and operational revenue goals by driving innovative technical and sales program, pivotal for increasing Cisco sales by over 200 %. Present and assist in Sales Presentations to educate and inform the customer on the business benefits of a Cisco Unified Communications Infrastructure. Design and Engineer detailed technical solutions including Proposals, Statements of Work, and Network Diagrams. Fulfill the role of a Cisco Partner Relationship Manager and created a process to train and educate peers in the AM and FE roles which allowed the organization to become a Specialized Partner (application has been submitted for AUC). Maintain Cisco Partner Certification Role Requirements for the Systems Engineer in Wireless, Advanced Unified Communications and Specializations. Provide cost effective quotes, contract terms, and logistics for Cisco SMARTnet. Developed a Wireless Survey Program using AirMagnet’s Survey eliminating vendor outsourcing which resulted in an immediate ROI. Provide mentorship and training to junior Systems Engineers. Ongoing monitoring and measurement of team’s progress and metrics against business plans, recommending changes as needed.

Managed and performed the daily activities for my family’s Home Remodeling and Repair business. Generated new sales and developed existing client base to increase revenue. Developed new avenues for marketing and advertising services to drive additional sales and procure product recognition. Provided detailed cost analysis and reports for investors to determine the profitability of rejuvenation. Maintained agreements and issued bonds for insurance providers. Provided detail reports for loss and damage insurance claims to expedite homeowner’s recoveries. Created and adopted standards to conform to New Jersey’s Contractor Licensure Law for Consumer Affairs. Prepared and submitted construction permits to comply with state and local building codes. Provided project management for residential and commercial programs and ensured that costs and schedules were delivered within set goals.

Contribute Pre and Post Sales for an energetic and cutting edge CLEC in the Northeastern Corridor which deployed Enterprise Class Services. The direct report to the Sales Team in bringing to the market the product of Frame Relay, T1, DSL, VPN and detailed network integration services. Provide sales and technical presentations for large audiences that stated the benefits of a Wide Area Network. Designed and deployed Wide Area Networks for companies such as AIG, Genesis Health Care and Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals. Managed a virtual office solution for AIG whereby allowing employee retention during the Route 202 project. Designed an effective and secure WAN for Princeton University Staff Members which provided a significant cost reduction in deployment expenditure. Engineered a pilot program with MIT University and deployed Internet Services in the Boston Metro Region. The products supported were Cisco, 3Com, Netscreen, Checkpoint, ADC/Kentrox, Paradyne, Microsoft Windows 2000, NT, Exchange 2000.

Provided support in a national Technical Assistance Center for both Enterprise and Remote Access customers. Reduced Remote Access maintenance and configuration costs through a custom streamline process which resulted in increased customer satisfaction. Troubleshot issue to resolution on enterprise platforms. Supported Field System Engineers with installation and troubleshooting of Customer Premise Equipment. Customers that received quality care included PGP, K Hovnanian Homes, City of Philadelphia – Mayor’s Office and Libraries, Pennsylvania State Police. The products supported were Gandalf, Ascend, Nortel/Bay Networks, Cisco, 3Com, ADC Kentrox, Adtran, and Xylogics Terminal Servers.

The design, installation and support of Gandalf Systems product line in a National Technical Assistance Center in the enterprise market. The products supported were the Gandalf Xpress and 5200 Series, LAN/WAN bridges and routers. Provided cross platform support for products such as Cisco, Ascend and Bay Networks. Responded to the technical support emails and phone calls from customers and helped end users in troubleshooting and resolving systems and connection related issues. Developed and organized software for World Wide Web Internet access and PassPort Remote Management Software. The protocols and topologies consisted of ISDN, Frame Relay, SLIP, PPP, TCP/IP and IPX/SPX.

My responsibilities included the design, implementation and installation of Novell Netware, Microsoft NT, Macintosh and IBM AS400 networks. The protocols and topologies consisted of ArcNet, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, TCP/IP, SLIP, PPP, ISDN, Telnet, and Token Ring. I have experience with manufacturers such as Synoptics/Bay Networks, Cisco, Boca, Kingston, SMC, Intel, and 3Com. I developed an essential role in customer relations, pre and post sales support as well as maintaining a firm client base.

Provide Pre and Post Sales for a services provider to the Educational and Municipal Market. Delivered Sales Presentations to educate and inform the customer on the benefits of a Client Server Architecture. Engineered detail technical solutions including Proposals, Statements of Work, Bid Specifications and Network Diagrams that included Novell Netware, Microsoft NT, Macintosh and IBM AS400 networks. Provided detailed knowledge and facilitates technical requirements of the subject for running projects efficiently. Always manage time and various tasks to meet deadline as well as recognized objectives, and quality performance standards. The products supported were Cisco, Boca, Kingston, SMC, Intel, and 3Com.

Certificate, Computer Electronics

Certificate In Lan/Cne Administration, Novell