Bio

Information Technology strategist and futurist focusing on research around concepts including the impact of Artificial Intelligence, Software Defined Networking, Cyber Warfare including advanced persistent threats, Blockchain technology, and digital disruption for companies moving to Webscale and DevOps speeds. I spend most of my professional time helping empower global corporations to improve executive performance, enhance collaboration, elevate the role of IT, and align strategy across the enterprise. But my most important job of all isn't related to IT at all- it is to be a husband, father, and global citizen. A technical business leader who understands how to solve problems. Skilled at evaluating needs in order to create and deploy streamlined products and processes, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and drive profitable revenue opportunities. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Experienced in curriculum development and training initiatives. Currently serving as the Vice President of Innovation at a Technology firm that focuses on Cloud Enablement, Real time Metrics, Unified Communications as a Service, and SASE. Specialties: Information Security, Software Defined Networking and NFV, Business and Product Development, Training and Development, Product Liaison Roles, Consultative Technical Sales, Network Design, Cisco Hardware. MPLS/ and VPLS. A hacker in the good sense of the word.