David Gierke
Details
University of the Incarnate Word
2006 : 2007
General
Triton College
1994 : 1995
Cisco
Cybersecurity Sales Specialist, SLED
Engage effectively with multiple stakeholders, winning trust on transparency, fostering confidence at all levels to enhance mutual business focus and achieve shared goals. Demonstrate expertise in driving business impact and innovation in the high-tech sector – lead 13 architects and Process Engineers; apprise the leadership on new and immerging technologies and market trends. Evaluate processes and procedures and devises process improvements to drive profitability and reduce costs – structured Enterprise agreement to lower YOY costs. Enforce adherence to all regulatory compliances besides ensuring conformance to quality control policies, SOPs. Effectively implemented the foundation of a Total Experience organization. Serve as a proactive troubleshooter who can rapidly identify operational gaps, formulate strategic plans, initiate change, and implement new processes in challenging and diverse environments.
2021 : 2022
Texas Department of Transportation
Strategic Technology Advisor, Office of the CIO
Created a culture of high expectations by offering the utmost level of professionalism and leading by example. Responsible for developing and strengthening Cisco Premiere and Strategic SLED Accounts in Texas. Recognized as Cisco Chairman’s Club Winner (Top 1% globally); finished 146% of plan on a $56.6M goal. Commended as Two-time Sale Champion (Top 10%), Three-time Sales Achiever (At Plan). Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Connected Transportation Architectures. Respected as an approachable professional, leveraging extensive leadership experience and education to transition into a position where enthusiasm to accelerate sales growth can be fully utilized.
2015 : 2021
Cisco
Systems Architect
Established a reputation for approaching issues creatively and acting with urgency and professionalism at all times. Led team of network engineers and architects in developing and implementing the Enterprise Wide QoS strategy. Oversaw design and support of the corporate network infrastructure; 4th level support for all network related issues. Expertly replaced Corporate VPN with MPLS to provide stability and scalability; redesigned major office networks. Effectively designed and implemented corporate wide IDS protections while conforming to SOX guidelines. Successfully deployed Cisco Anyconnect VPN to replace legacy client IPSEC VPN. Worked seamlessly with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective and demonstrated the ability to cooperate in interpersonal and team relationships to maintain mutual trust, honesty, and respect for others.
2012 : 2014
Bazaarvoice
Network Architect
Ld. Network Engineer / Network Archtect
2010 : 2012
SolarWinds
Ld. Network Engineer / Network Architect
Skills
Active Directory, ASA, BGP, CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Certified, Cisco IOS, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Routers, Cisco Technologies, Computer Network Operations, Computer Security, Data Center, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, DNS, EIGRP, F5 BigIP, Firewalls, Information Technology, Infrastructure, IT Operations, LAN-WAN, Leadership, Load Balancing, MPLS, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Design, Network Engineering, Networking, Network Security, Operating Systems, OSPF, Routers, Routing, Security, Servers, Switches, TCP/IP, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Virtualization, VMware, VoIP, VPN, WAN, Wireless Networking
About
With over 21 years of experience in the high-tech sector, I am a cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco, where I develop and strengthen strategic SLED accounts across the entire U.S. I have received multiple awards and recognition for my outstanding performance and innovation, including the Cisco Chairman’s Club Winner (Top 1% globally) and finishing 146% of plan on a $56.6M goal.
Prior to my current role, I was a strategic technology advisor at the Texas Department of Transportation, where I led 13 architects and process engineers, apprised the leadership on new and emerging technologies and market trends, and structured an enterprise agreement to lower YOY costs. I also have extensive experience as a systems architect at Cisco, where I demonstrated in-depth knowledge of connected transportation architectures. I am passionate about accelerating sales growth, driving business value, and deploying cutting-edge technologies to help customers and businesses. I always strive to maintain transparency, confidence, and professionalism in my work.
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