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• Principal CSE, Fortinet

  Apr, 2017 - Jan, 20257 years 9 months

  Supported Fortinet’s AWS-based solutions across North America, with additional support for EMEA and APAC regions. Engaged with diverse customers to understand challenges and deliver tailored solutions using Fortinet products. Served as a key liaison between Product Management and field teams, contributing to feature development and product feedback. Enabled partners and field teams through training programs, hands-on labs, and conference participation to promote Fortinet solutions.

  • Delivered hands-on labs and training at XPERTS and technical conferences.

  • Submitted 22 feature requests adopted or in-development by Product Management.

  • Guided field teams through training on positioning and selling cloud solutions.

• Technical Alliance Manager - AWS, Fortinet

  Jan, 2020 - Aug, 20233 years 6 months

  Served as a technical liaison between Fortinet and AWS, driving collaboration, alignment, and innovation to meet customer needs and enhance joint solutions. Acted as the primary technical point of contact for AWS inquiries, facilitating communication between field engineers, TAC, and Product Management. Developed and delivered technical training to field engineers at both organizations, ensuring teams were well-equipped to support customers effectively. Assisted in the development of joint solutions and go-to-market strategies, streamlining deal structuring and marketplace transactions. Coordinated collaboration between Fortinet and AWS product teams to ensure optimal alignment. Conducted portfolio reviews to position Fortinet solutions effectively within the AWS ecosystem.

  • Delivered technical training to engineers at AWS and Fortinet.

  • Coordinated collaboration between Fortinet and AWS product teams.

  • Shaped product roadmaps with feedback from real-world customer use cases.

• Senior Systems Engineer, Fortinet

  Aug, 2013 - Apr, 20173 years 7 months

  Managed a $10M+ pipeline of opportunities across multiple federal civilian agencies, including NASA, the Department of Treasury, and the USDA, delivering tailored technical solutions to meet their unique cybersecurity and operational requirements. Provided customized training with tailored curricula for each customer, ensuring rapid familiarity with platforms and addressing specific challenges. Developed standardized deployment strategies, enabling agencies to deploy solutions efficiently and improve operational effectiveness. Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, positioning Fortinet as a trusted partner in their cybersecurity initiatives. Delivered insights into best practices and specific configurations to maximize the value of Fortinet solutions. Collaborated with Product Management to shape the product roadmap by providing feedback on federal-specific needs. Additionally, worked with the federal team to create compliance documentation, including Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), to support agency requirements.

  • Provided customized training and deployment strategies to optimize efficiency.

  • Built strong stakeholder relationships, positioning as a trusted cybersecurity advisor.

  • 3 time President's Club award winner

• System Integrations Team Lead, Department of Navy (and contractors)

  Mar, 2006 - Aug, 20137 years 5 months

  In this role, I led and coordinated a team of 12 to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of critical network technologies for the Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Center (MCNOSC). My primary responsibilities included overseeing the integration of diverse IT systems, maintaining security compliance, and supporting customer needs for effective technology transitions.

  • Managed team of 12, prioritized tasks and managed complex projects

  • Developed transition guides and network infrastructure diagrams

  • Facilitated clear requirements, ensured effective team-stakeholder communication, and provided user-friendly documentation and training.

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