Responsibilities included working with multiple account managers and helping to identify new opportunities. Working and collaborating with partner resellers as well as training partner security engineers on product specifications and new features as they are released. Worked to qualify opportunities as well as driving the technical decision status on the Falcon platform using Proof of Value testing.

Responsibilities included helping to identify new opportunities; collaborating with native sales team to qualify opportunities; and, driving the technical decision status on Traps using Proof of Concepts.• Created and delivered compelling demonstrations of Palo Alto Networks products and solutions that clearly differentiates from competitors or legacy security solutions.• Educated customers and partners on the modern network security landscape.• Identified and qualified new opportunities, and support technical presales activities to opportunity closure.• Created evaluation test plans with customers that highlight the strengths of Palo Alto Networks platform and clearly differentiated from competitors, and managed the evaluation process to a successful conclusion.• Gathered customer technical requirements and identify product and technology gaps.• Understood and effectively differentiated from competitive technologies and solutions.• Understood and assisted customers through the support escalation process, helping manage support escalations with the customer to closure, if necessary.• Functioned as the technical lead in the development of responses to RFIs and RFPs.• Proactively engaged and communicated with the Business Units, Marketing and Sales

Responsibilities included helping to identify new opportunities; collaborating with sales peers to qualify opportunities; and, driving the technical decision status on all Information Security solutions. I coordinated with Marketing and Sales to ensure that Symantec initiatives are timely and appropriate for current end user and/or market demand. I was also responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction regarding technical aspects of end-user, Symantec-led initiatives. In my role I also acted as project lead to ensure that the customer’s specific product requirements were addressed in both current and future product development, and assisted with building business cases for new opportunities.

Architect, delivery and installation of Symantec Protection Suite, Symantec Critical System Protection and Symantec Endpoint Encryption• Assessed client infrastructures to determine weaknesses and breach points.• Architected infrastructures for new or upgraded software to comply with industry standards such as SOX, PCI, and HIPA• Implemented testing plans to ensure software compatibility and compliance requirements were met• Performed audits of systems and optimized configuration of hardware and software for best performanceHelped develop and test SOLVE software which is used to bridge the gap in Symantec reporting software.• Tested and developed individual dashboards for Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Critical System ProtectionDelivery and Deployment Experience • Worked with majority of Fortune 100 companies• Designed and deployed to companies ranging from 25,000 to 300,000 Worked with companies that have large global footprint with remote locations

Architect, delivery and installation of Symantec Protection Suite which includes: AntiVirus, Firewall, Network Access Control, Endpoint Encryption and Application & Device control for medium to large enterprise customers.• Verified security posture of the client infrastructure, ensuring compliance to internal guidelines for security settings• Designed security infrastructure to incorporate new technologies, align with industry standards and apply best practices developed by Symantec• Defined processes to remove and or upgrade current security software and deploy Symantec Protection Suite with minimum impact to end users and infrastructure• Developed and implemented interoperability testing plans to ensure compatibility with current environment and software• Documentation of policies and configurations• Performed audits of systems and optimized configuration of hardware and software for best performance• Designed and defined plans such as disaster recovery and contingency planning based on customer needs and requirements.• Trained new consultants as well as developed training for online and CBT courses.• Designed standard methodology used for Symantec Protection Suite engagements.Delivery and Deployment Experience • Worked with majority of Fortune 500 companies• Designed and deployed to companies ranging from 10,000 to 300,000 • Worked with companies that have large global footprint with remote locations

Architect, install and maintain desktop security infrastructure for global firm. • Team lead of desktop security group that managed globally remote employees• Reported on and maintained day to day operational status of 300,000 endpoints globally.• Designed and maintained the infrastructure for the following softwareo Symantec AntiVirus (servers and desktops)o Symantec Client Firewallo Confidence Onlineo Encryption Pluso Sygate Enterprise Protection• Called on by Symantec to attend summits and software planning meeting as subject matter expert for firm