As a legal exec, I managed the legal function of several companies, drafting and negotiating inbound and outbound agreements, filing patents and trademarks, and coaching subordinates and colleagues. At Palo Alto Networks, I was responsible for the procurement of over $500M in goods and services for over 12,000 employees, and components from OEM/ODM vendors such as Flextronics International, Wistron NeWeb, Intel, AMD, and Broadcom for the manufacture of Palo Alto Networks Hardware Firewalls and SD-WAN solutions. I SPECIALIZE IN:➡️ CONTRACT NEGOTIATION: Closed over 300+ agreements ranging up to $30M➡️ CLIENT SATISFACTION: Granted stock for managing Palo Alto Networks' global procurement for over a year ➡️ STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Navigating mission-driven initiatives with adaptability and long-term vision➡️ TEAM DEVELOPMENT: Empowering high-performing exempt leaders across diverse sectors for optimal growth➡️ LEADERSHIP: Member of the Operations Leadership Team for the design&manufacture of Palo Alto Networks Hardware Firewalls and SD-WAN appliances➡️ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: USPTO Patent Attorney Registration Number: 50,671 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:✅ SHI Int. Corp.: Managed the sale of IaaS&BaaS business units to iomart Group plc. for a six-figure amount✅ Flipboard, Inc.: Reviewed and optimized portfolio of 100+ patents that saved the company a six-figure amount✅ DuPont: Worked with Innovalight CFO/CEO for the acquisition of Innovalight by E. I. DuPont for an eight-figure amount & Implemented the ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemLet's start a conversation: sousa@pobox.com or call directly at (408-431-5962)EDUCATION 🎓◆ JD, Santa Clara University School of Law Judicial extern to the Honorable Richard Seeborg, Judge for the United States District Court, Northern District of California◆ MBA, Finance and AccountingFellow: Consortium for Graduate Study in Management◆ United States Military Academy | West Point, NYBachelor of Science , Engineering◆ Stanford UniversityEE182: Computer Organization and ArchitectureCS240: Operating Systems and Systems ProgrammingMORE ABOUT ME:Corporate Career:◆ Over 16 years as a contract and intellectual property attorney◆ Deep experience in international sourcing and sales◆ Deep experience in improved operational efficiencyMilitary Career: U.S. Army Officer:◆ Managed a 16 person tank platoon (Republic of Korea) and a 30-person armored cavalryplatoon (Fort Bliss, TX)◆ Received commendation for Top Tank Platoon in the Republic of KoreaPersonal:◆ I enjoy swimming and Argentine Tango
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