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As a highly skilled Customer Engagement and Solutions Advisor, my expertise and focus is in Connectivity, Cloud and Cybersecurity Solutions. My primary focus is on boosting business agility and cost-effectiveness through the strategic implementation of Cloud and modern architectures while also ensuring data protection and business continuity.Innovative and results-driven professional with a proven track record as a Customer Engagement and Pre-Sales Technical Solutions, adept at translating customer challenges into strategic solutions that fuel business growth. **My passion lies making meaningful connections and crafting solutions that solve real problems impacting business outcomes.** I Listen, Listen, identify, clarify, work backwards (continue the cycle) to architect comprehensive solutions and adoption strategies that drive tangible business outcomes. I bring a wealth of experience in orchestrating pre-sales initiatives and cultivating pipelines that convert leads.AWS Networking, SD-WAN, Connectivity, Cybersecurity, Contact Center & Voice.HigherEd, Healthcare, Public Sector and SMB

Develop and plan marketing campaigns that effectively convey the value and benefits of services and capabilities. Create customized content and campaigns for Cybersecurity, SD-WAN and Cloud connectivity servicesProspecting and Pipeline Management- Build and execute strategies to identify, target, and engage ideal prospects for MSP and technical solution providers. Technical Collateral Creation- Develop relevant technical documentation and guides - Create case studies highlighting successful implementation and outcomes - Produce multimedia social media assets- Create customer facing materials to guide prospects through the buyer's journey, cultivate adoption and drive conversions.Pre-Sales Field Support - Collaborate with the sales team to deliver compelling product presentations and enhance technical product knowledge

Responsible for providing pre-sales technical support and guidance to the sales organization in support of IT infrastructure including Mobility, Datacenter and Cloud Technologies.(Networking, Wireless, Server/Storage and Virtualization)I am responsible for providing pre-sales technical guidance and support to the sales organization in support of Customer’s IT infrastructure including, Network Security, Wireless/Mobility, and Datacenter and Cloud Technologies.(Networking, Wireless, Server/Storage and Virtualization)* I engaged customers, discovered their business drivers and pain points, developed and presented design solutions and strategies * I created Scope of Works (SOW), Bill of Materials, Project Pricing and other technical renderings* I wrote RFP/RFI responses* I completed customer/vendor Demos and POCs.* I supported Sales Account Executives covering commercial SMB/Enterprise and Public Sector/SLED grossing over 100 million in revenue

Current member of the Network Security and Communication Services (NSCS) Team. Primary role as SME and Solutions Engineer to several projects. * Demonstrates technical and advisory skills for customers, sales, and other consultants and effectively communicates the technical and business message -- delivering solutions and architectural documentation for several projects for cross industry enterprise environments* Develops a buildable and cost-effective solution to meet business and project needs.* Develops solution design, solution implementation, testing and operational support documentation.* Works with the Project Manager to ensure all solutions are delivered within project timeline and budget.* Assists with pre-sales and post-sales activities including the selection of solution components and products* Provides technology and solutions demonstrations and training to customers and colleagues* Provides input to the sales process in order to support the transformation, or even replacement, of the customer's current infrastructure

Atos/Siemens GAIN Transformation team includes infrastructure standardization of 300+ North American customer sites. Assigned Lead Network Engineer providing oversight on network infrastructure design and implementation for LAN / Wireless replacement and upgrade including 802.1x and QoS deployment. Project phases include site assessments, re-design and implementation. Roles include Network Lead for GAIN Health Care and Canadian Sectors, Lead Wireless Engineer and escalation engineer for project.Responsibilities include:* Technical leadership, advice and guidance to network resources * Oversight and quality evaluations and amendments of network designs. * Implementation coordination and execution of infrastructure transformation* Development of collaborative relationships with infrastructure engineers, architects, project management and vendor delivery teams * Interface with customers and senior client teams including service delivery and tower managers* Documentation and Training for network designs, Detail Work Plans, Work Level Instructions and other technical SME material

Atos Origin is a leading international IT services provider which provides integrated design, build and operate solutions to large multi-national clients in carefully targeted industry sectors. Their business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit.The Seton Family of Hospitals, a member of Ascension Health, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas, serving an 11-county population of 1.7 million. The network includes five urban acute care hospitals, two rural hospitals, a mental health hospital, several strategically located health facilities that provide medical care for well patients and three primary care clinics for the uninsured. Four out of every ten overnight patients in the region receive their care at a Seton facility.Design and Implementation:* Lead wireless engineering and administration of over 2.5 Million sqft of wireless hospital space* Completed redesign and deployment of wireless and network environment in over 4 hospitals and 5 clinics * Redesign and implementation of hospital networks including Autonomous and LWAPP architecture.* Ensured network designs are aligned with standards and the reference architecture.* Role includes project management and continued communications and interactions with other PMs, Cabling teams, Hospital staff, Site directors etc.* Developing network management infrastructureOperations and Project Management:* Responsible for the installation and operation of a large IP healthcare network.* Extensive project and operational support of Wireless networks* Extensive network traffic analysis and troubleshooting including work with Wireshark, Nagios.Training, Documentation and leadership: * Provide leadership, mentoring and training of other network engineers within their job functions.* Prepared documentation for designs, proposals and presentations.

Vitalize Consulting Solutions, Inc. now Leidos provides a wide variety of clinical, business and IT solutions for healthcare enterprises across the US and Canada.Their comprehensive range of programs and services includes system implementation, project management, optimization, custom reporting, technology and integration, education and knowledge transfer in the Allscripts™ Cerner, Siemens, Epic, Eclipsys, MEDITECH, and McKesson solutions, as well as within the Ambulatory and Practice Management arenas.Design and Implementation:* Completed Wireless Site Surveys and Network Analysis for over 50 hotels including wireless coverage of over 10 million sqft of guest rooms and conference spaces* Provided solution for Internet Redundancy * Provided BGP solution for Internet Redundancy including securing AS number* Ensured network designs were aligned with standards and the reference architecture* Led designs and participated in testing of network and related hardware and software* Developed network management infrastructureOperations and Project Management:* Extensive project and operational support of wired and wireless network including configuration and troubleshooting of EAP, IPSec, HSRP, GLBP, EIGRP, VLAN/Trunking, PIX security, DHCP, ACS etc.* Met with vendors to make new technology recommendations * Extensive network traffic analysis and troubleshooting including work with Wireshark, Solarwinds and NagiosTraining and Documentation:* Provided leadership, mentoring and training of other network engineers within their job functions* Prepared documentation for designs, proposals and presentations

Atos Origin is a leading international IT services provider which provides integrated design, build and operate solutions to large multi-national clients in carefully targeted industry sectors. Their business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit.The Seton Family of Hospitals, a member of Ascension Health, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas, serving an 11-county population of 1.7 million. The network includes five urban acute care hospitals, two rural hospitals, a mental health hospital, several strategically located health facilities that provide medical care for well patients and three primary care clinics for the uninsured. Four out of every ten overnight patients in the region receive their care at a Seton facility.Design and Implementation:* Redesign and implementation of hospital networks including Wireless (Autonomous and LWAPP) architecture.* Ensured network designs are aligned with standards and the reference architecture.* Lead designs and participates in testing of network and related hardware and software.* Developing network management infrastructureOperations and Project Management:* Responsible for the installation and operation of a large IP healthcare network.* Extensive project and operational support of Wired and Wireless network including configuration and troubleshooting of EAP, IPSec, HSRP, GLBP, EIGRP, VLAN/Trunking, PIX security, DHCP, ACS etc.* Extensive network traffic analysis and troubleshooting including work with Wireshark, Solarwinds, Nagios.Training, Documentation and leadership: * Provide leadership, mentoring and training of other network engineers within their job functions.* Prepared documentation for designs, proposals and presentations.

For enterprises and government agencies around the world Verizon is the leading provider of global IT, security, and communication solutions, with one of the world’s most connected IP networks.Verizon combines a broad range of strategic solutions, services, and expertise to help some of the world's largest organizations - including 96% of the Fortune 1000 - and governments - meet the challenges of their increasingly extended enterprises. Operations and Project Management:* Content switch administration * CISCO Switching and CISCO Routing * Firewall configuration and management* Engaged local tech or field maintenance and provided technical assistance including directing them through troubleshooting and changes when necessary.

Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.Operations and Project Management:* Deployed Cisco Security Agent (CSA)/Cisco Trust Agent (CTA) and Network Access Control (NAC) applications across 128 locations* Led a team of engineers on WAE-611 and WAE-612 for hardware and software upgrade, WCCP configuration, etc* Added HTTP authentication via NTLM to the Webcache solution* Implemented Security Vulnerability Scanner with eEye Digital - REM Console and Retina Scanner* Implemented Security Scans for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) using Nessus/Tenable Security Scanner* Deployed Nessus scanner on Linux (fedora 6) which was installed on 8 GB USB key* Worked in lab environment to replicate issues in the field and develop solutions, such as the 3524 XL switch to 6500 switch --> two 3845 routers load balanced via GLBP* Configured span port on 6500 at each site and connected second gig-E port of Cache Engine to capture traffic* Managed Remedy based ticketing system and incoming phone support* Monitored and reviewed all automatic and manually generated alerts by the security event management system and/or calls and emails from users or administrators on a continuous basis

Wayport, Now acquired by AT&T offers AT&T Wi-Fi Venue Service which is more than just end-user Internet connectivity. They deliver an end-to-end network solution, including: transport, application enablement, program and project management, installation, posting, monitoring, maintenance, and 24/7 customer care. Operations and Project Management:* Monitoring and maintaining the integrity of Wayport’s network.* Liaise with other departments to leverage support requirements.* Supported connectivity issues escalated from Customer Support Technicians (call center and system operations) and those identified through Wayport's proprietary monitoring software* Monitored, supported and installed inventory database of WAN and switch plant equipment including, but not limited to: Network Management Devices (Linux servers), Cisco 7206 VXR routers, Access Points (Cisco 1100 and 1200 series), EveryWire, Switches (Cisco, ATI, Baystack), Cable Modems (Cayman, Westell, Efficient Networks), and Printers* Monitored and moderated bandwidth usage and violators* Facilitated circuit (DSL and T1) and server bring ups including heavy interactions with DSL wholesalers (Verizon, SBC, Qwest, New Edge, Sprint etc.)