Libertyville, Illinois, United States
Consistent top-performer who blends 20+ years of IT consulting experience with expertise in cloud / cloud native technologies. Demonstrated success improving territory performance, developing strategic partners, strategizing/presenting IT solutions, and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration and information sharing.
In my role as Principal Architect at CDW, I drive AWS Cloud Architecture success in North America by collaborating with Business Development Managers to qualify, scope, build, and present compelling services proposals. I have achieved over 100% of territory plan for multiple quarters, orchestrated solutions across technology teams, and led enablement sessions for internal teams.
In my role as a Storage Specialist SA at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I collaborated with the Principal BDM to set the storage strategy for the Central U.S. region. By guiding account teams and delivering AWS storage services, I maintained a 52% YoY growth on 105% forecasted attainment. Additionally, I led AWS Customer Immersion Days, focusing on storage technologies.
In my role as a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I led architecture initiatives in the Midwest Territory for the Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS). By achieving 56% YoY growth and exceeding goal attainment by 100.9% across a nine-state territory, I equipped sales teams with knowledge and tools through AWS product presentations and demonstrations.
As a pioneering member of the Hyperscale Architecture practice at CDW, I led the design and implementation of innovative solutions leveraging App Modernization, VMware, and Backup and Disaster Recovery technologies. By building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, I ensured the successful delivery of projects that optimized IT infrastructure for our clients.
Assessed IT environments and made recommendations for increasing efficiency, providing resiliency and establishing sound, working disaster recovery and business continuity solutions. Development of IT solutions, including configuration of Server, Storage and Virtualization environments.
Developing and maintaining relationships with key decision makers within corporate accounts, including IT managers, directors and purchasing agents.