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Performs a support role in District Sales and Services Leadership meetings.Presents and markets the design and value of proposed Nutanix solution and business case to customers.Possesses detailed product/technology/industry knowledge. Assists the Sales Team to develop and implement specific account penetration strategies.Leverages knowledge of competitive solutions to effectively address and dispel customer objections to Nutanix solutions.Executes technical sales calls.

Conduct Logical Configuration Survey calls with clients, recommending designs based on customer requirements and equipment purchasedInstallation of Vblock, Vxblock (NSX and ACI) and VxRack systems on-site at customer locationsConfiguration of Vblock, Vxblock (NSX and ACI) and VxRack components, including but not limited to Cisco UCS, Cisco C-class servers, Cisco Nexus 1k/3k/5k/9k switches, Cisco MDS switches.Comprehensive backup and testing of all installed Vblock, Vxblock and VxRack componentsIn-depth Knowledge Transfer of Vblock, Vxblock and VxRack Systems to customersHardware, software and firmware upgrades of Vblock, Vxblock and VxRack systems and componentsPreparation and completion of required pre and post deployment documentationCross-training in all Vblock, Vxblock and VxRack components and technologies

My expertise area includes Data Center, Storage Networking and Cloud Computing, Including technologies, like: Cisco UCS (B/C Series), Nexus 7000/5000/2000, MDS SAN switching, VMware, Nexus 1000V, FCoE, Netapp storange controllers and FLEXPODs.With an excellent hands-on configuration experience like:- Configuring Cisco UCS Blades B Series, Rack Mount C Series.- Configuring Nexus 7000, 5000, 2000 (NX-OS).- Configuring FCoE on the Cisco Nexus 5000 and CNA Adapters.- Configuring VMware ESX Servers using Vshpere Client and VCenter- Configuring Nexus 1000V (DVS doing VMware Switching)- Configuring Cisco MDS Storage Switches- Configuring Cisco Routers/Switches (Native IOS)• Conducted the Borderless Networks for Cisco system engineers event in more than 7 locations around MEA, Gulf & Africa for Cisco Partners. • Trained Cisco CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCIP, CCNA-wireless, and CCNP-wireless & CWLMS for various clients in Gulf, Middle East, Africa, Europe & Australia. • Conducting all of the NETAPP training courses, starting from basic administration up to advanced configuration of NETAPP storage controllers to support various SAN & NAS environments.• First Instructor in the MEA to deliver DATA ONTAP Cluster-Mode Administration.• Attended Vsphere Install, Configure & Manage 5.0 training.• Remote lab designing and implementing in addition to building new pilot labs for testing new technologies such as Implementing Vsphere 5.0 on UCS B-series servers for VBLOCK and FLEXPOD customers.• Designing a customized training for a power workshop for implementing Vsphere on UCS and integrating it with Nexus 1000v

• Delivering ICND1, ICND2, BCMSN, BSCI, ONT, ISCW, DESGN, BGP, CWNA, CSE, QoS, Nortel routing and switching courses.• Trained Cisco CCIP, CCNP, CCDA, and CCNA for various clients in Gulf, Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Delivering ICND and INTRO courses.Support for lab devices Cisco 2900 switches and Cisco 2500 routers platforms.