Core Solutions Architect responsible for VMware's entire software-defined data center technologies. Trusted adviser for customers in South Central TX & LA.

Cloud Infrastructure Team member working with customers across the Southern US focused on private and public cloud adoption through VMware’s extensive cloud portfolio- Designing highly scalable cloud infrastructure deployments in private / public cloud environments leveraging VMware’s complete software stack including compute, storage, networking and management tools- Conducting product demonstrations, training sessions and proof-of-concept engagements focused on VMware’s hybrid cloud infrastructure offerings - Driving value and reducing risk through delivery of technical guidance and validation to customers on their cloud journey, cloud model adoption and the software defined data center- Recognized as Q1 FY23 Cloud Infrastructure Team SE of the Quarter- VMware President's Club winner for FY23- Served 1 year as US Central Co-Lead for the VMware Veterans POD

Core Solution Engineer responsible for VMware's entire software-defined data center portfolio and end-user computing technologies. Trusted adviser for SLED customers in the North & South East; provided a consultative approach to the extensive VMware portfolio.- Supported VMware Commercial Account Managers and VMware partner representatives to provide guidance to our customers in their digital transformation.- Communicated the technical vision of VMware solutions to help our customers revolutionize their business to be more efficient, agile, and innovative.- Partnered with sales representatives by problem-solving key technical issues with clients in the educational and government verticals.- Recognized as FY21 Inside SE of the Year; 500+ customer interactions, 2.5M closed, key contributor and peer leader- Recognized as Q3 FY21 Inside SE of the Quarter; 224 discrete customer interactions, 1.15M closed, 4.7M pipeline touched

The VMware Academy is a global development program for top university graduates aspiring to become the next generation of leaders in VMware’s World Wide Sales organization. The program’s innovative and immersive training approach is proven to provide the skills, knowledge and mentorship needed for a successful career. As an Academy Solution Engineer, we spent time learning to help customers design VMware software solutions to address business challenges and shadowed seasoned Solution Engineers.

- Sustained $10.5M account by performing laboratory tests and interpreting data to ensure optimal paper machine performance levels, including charge, conductivity, consistency, turbidity and pH tests- Partnered with account executives and client leadership in creation of wet strength chemical integration trial plan; resulted in $4.5M business acquisition- Supported customer needs, engineered approaches to long term client relationships and learned strategies for account management, business development and ROI calculation- Observed and participated in sales calls and service as it is provided to customers to ensure accurate chemical application, process optimization and documentation

-Gained invaluable project management experience during integration of advanced temperature control units on the Continuous Vulcanization Line; reduced downtime and ensured equipment sustainability -Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of managers and production specialists developing revamped training program to decrease plant waste creation from 34,511 lbs. to 19,700 lbs. in 11.5 weeks-Developed improved time study template utilized in conducting 4 independent and 4 cooperative time studies on the Bare Aluminum Transmission Cabling Machine-Assisted in commissioning of new 32 Wire Copper Serve Line; created procedures and collected data for capability analysis in an effort to reduce draw downs between processes and to determine copper diameter size targets-Participated in Kaizen event focused on reducing changeover time for T2 Planetary Cabler, explored ideas for new processes and equipment, which aided development of improvement plan to increase footage output from 31K ft./day to 80K ft./day

- Completed required active service on 30 Sep 2015 with the rank of Staff Sergeant- Held top secret security clearance; required for completion of military duties- Mentored and trained five junior members ; one member awarded Senior Airman Below the Zone, a highly selective program that grants early promotion based on individual merit and quality of work- Directly supervised 13 team members while maintaining expansive military supply and logistics requirements- Developed Excel VBA based program for overseeing calibration cycles of 379 pieces of support equipment, including torque wrenches, weapon system fueling gauges and missile testing equipment- Periodically inspected/serviced over 1.3K items while managing Composite Tool Kits valued over $20.2M- Oversaw technical order library, hazardous material program and 18 general/special purpose nuclear certified vehicles

- Coordinated with a diverse team of 15 individuals during 21 Cruise Missile final inspections; verified functional status of 110 key areas ensuring efficacy of $30M in military assets- Performed regular checkout, troubleshooting and periodic inspections on weapons system and conducted diagnostics and repair of aircraft pylons/rotary launchers; certified nuclear weapon launch platforms- Frequently gave detailed technical presentations to large groups of individuals