Technical Pre-sales Specialist focused on adoption of VMware's cloud portfolio, supporting Broadcom's Financial Services vertical.

In my current sales role, I serve as the primary technical SME, spearheading the development of the Cloud Solutions Architectural (CSA) team. Entrusted with the pivotal task, I'm the dedicated solutions architect for Azure VMware Solution, catering to VMware's diverse clientele – spanning from Global to Enterprise, SISO, and even the Financial services sectors. My commitment doesn't end there. I wear multiple hats, not only delivering innovative solutions in alignment with Azure VMware Solution but also championing our cause. I take pride in representing our team at various Customer and Partner events, crafting and presenting compelling content that resonates with everyone, from tech enthusiasts to C-Level executives.

In my partner role, I took the lead in crafting and executing the strategy for onboarding VMware Partners. My primary focus was to encourage them to re-sell and deliver services for VMware Cloud on AWS. Through careful planning and strategic processes, I was able to successfully bring valuable partners into our partner organization.

In this role, I worked exclusively with VMware’s largest global cloud providers on architecture,strategy, and new product adoption. This role involved working dailywith many of the most complex and heavily customized partner deploymentsglobally.

This Cloud Architecture team role I specialized in designing, implementing, andintegrating VMware's Network and Security product (NSX) to VMware's largestcustomers.

Provide customers technical leadership in the installation, configuration and implementation of VMware products and services. Document best practices in developing and deploying VMware solutions and provide these to VMware customers and partners.

Design, and integrate IBM Tivoli security solutions tailored for "Ascendant Technology" customers. My experience in the different layers of the OSI model has allowed me to develop security solutions from the physical layer to the application layer. Working for Ascendant has given me the opportunity to not only extend my technical skill set, but also to expand my customer relations experience. • Design and integrate IBM Tivoli security solutions, these include but are not limited to: (Tivoli Identity Manager, Tivoli Access Manager e-Business, Tivoli Access Manager Enterprise Single Sign On, Tivoli Directory Server, Tivoli Endpoint Manager (Previously known as Big Fix) and Tivoli Directory Integrator)• Develop and Design single stop appliances focusing in Identity and Access Management solutions• Create "Proof of Concept" material for technical staff and business executives focusing on ROI, TCO, and management overhead• Asses in the "scope of work" process.• Perform risk analysis• Install Tivoli products in different platforms including: Windows and Unix based systems• Document every change and step in the integration process• Work with the customers in house IT professionals or outsourced IT vendors as needed• Ensure that customer satisfaction is met at every phase

Design, implement and administrate at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). My knowledge, skills and experience in the field, have helped me design solutions tailored for ABIA that have decreased administrative overhead, reduce the total cost of ownership, increase cyber security and enhance business continuity. My ability to understand the different layers of the Industry from a business perspective and as an IT professional allow me to explain my ideas to peers and management staff in a convincing manner. My work ethic and desire to learn made me a valuable asset to ABIA's workplace which led to some of my greatest successes.• Design, implement and manage ABIA’s Vsphere infrastructure• Design, implement and manage ABIA’s SAN including site replication • Design, implement and manage ABIA’s virtual and physical desktop Infrastructure • Design and pilot new solutions for the enterprise• Manage software implementations, enhancement and replacement projects• Manage and ensure operation of ABIA’s Flight Information Display (FIDS)• Ensure that Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability techniques and technologies are put in place to secure ABIA• Manage Microsoft products• Monitor server performance using “Solarwinds”• Reduced ABIA’s desktop infrastructure total cost of ownership from $1,600 per desktop to $400• Decreased server cost by consolidating physical servers into VM’s• Evaluate new technologies that could reduce cost or management overhead• Follow up with customers after issues or projects have been completed or resolved• Develop project schedules and ensure project milestone and deadlines are successfully achieved• Arrange meetings with different vendors and discuss new technologies that could benefit the enterprise• Present new projects or solutions to management staff and persuade new ideas• Instruct new technology to technical and non-technical staff• Document security policies and procedures

Appointed to administrate and enhance the computer lab and info systems for the Steban Sosa Computer Learning Center. In addition I was given the task to mentor and train students from basic computer literacy to advanced IT courses.• Upgrade and support the Alamo Community College Steban Sosa Computer Lab• Mentored basic computer literacy courses to community members, students and staff members• Mentored advanced computer courses to Alamo Community Students• Implemented Deep Freeze solution that eliminated the need to re-image lab machines• Created class syllabus and designed class workshops for basic computer literacy classes• Designed and gave presentations for the public promoting computer courses offered at Steban Sosa Computer Learning Center