About Sean

Sean leads all Technical Solutions Architects dedicated to the Cloud Platforms practice within Global Solutions & Architecture (GSA). He is based out of Dallas, TX, where he has lived since attending and graduating from Southern Methodist University. Sean has over 25 years of full-time IT experience spanning a wide range of disciplines, including networking, telephony, data center, automation, and cloud. As a former Cisco instructor, he enjoys learning about new technologies and sharing that knowledge with others. Outside of work, Sean enjoys time spent with family and friends, volunteering with a local youth organization and way too many hobbies because the research involved is what he finds the most appealing. Subject Matter Expertise: - Multi Cloud Strategy - Cloud Operating Model - Application Workload Migration - Hybrid Cloud Deployment - Automation & Orchestration - Virtualization & Containerization - Software Defined Data Center - Converged & Hyperconverged Data Center Infrastructure - Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery - Technical Sales & Marketing - Market Trends & Analysis Industry Expertise: - Service Provider - Oil & Gas - Healthcare - Financial Services Education: - BS, Telecommunication Systems | Southern Methodist University Certifications: - CCSI - VCP-NV - VCP-DCV - CCNA-DC - CCNA-R/S Relevant Experience: Technical Solutions Architect | WWT - Responsible for all hybrid cloud business, including market analysis, partnerships, GTM messaging, and field sales support. Managing Principal | GDT - Led data center & cloud practice, including technical pre-sales, services delivery, and project management. Technical Instructor | Firefly - Delivered classroom-based technical instruction and hands-on labs related to Cisco’s Nexus, MDS, and UCS products. CAP Engineer | Cisco - Assembled and managed virtual teams to troubleshoot and support emerging solutions for critical and EFT accounts. Network Engineer | Southwest Securities - Managed a Frame Relay WAN and various other projects related to the integration and monetization of IT solutions.