David Meyer

Current

Storage Specialist at Dell

Past

Sales Engineer at Akorri Networks, Inc.
Sr. Account SE at Symantec Corp.
Sr. Technology Specialist at CA, Inc.

Sr. Consultant, Storage Pre Sales at CA, Inc.
Storage Solutions Engineer at StorNet, Inc.
Pre Sales Systems Engineer at Adexis Storage
Petty Officer Second Class at United States Navy

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Education

Grand Canyon University
Norfolk State University
Valparaiso University

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Industry

Computer Software

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David Meyer’s Summary

• Consistent top performer with sixteen years of Information Technology experience. • Verifiable accomplishments in technical consulting and architecture, support, sales, product demonstration, and trade show management.
• Featured Speaker at various large international technology trade shows.
• Expert at communicating with internal and external customers at all levels of responsibility, conveying technical information, establishing rapport and fostering relationships at all levels.
• Known for thinking outside the box and successfully multi-tasking job roles. Recognized industry expert for Linux and Open Source solutions and technology evangelism.
• Willing to travel and relocate internationally.

David Meyer’s Specialties:

UNIX, Linux (multiple distributions), Windows, Open Source, eCommerce, Security, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, SAN, NAS, Technology Evangelism, Product Management, Public Speaking, Trade Show Management, Technology Sales, Virtualization with VMware, Xen and Microsoft Virtual Server

David Meyer’s Experience

Storage Specialist

Dell

(Public Company; DELL; Computer Hardware industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for technical sales of Dell's enterprise storage line to small and medium sized businesses in Florida.
Sales Engineer

Akorri Networks, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

August 2007 — January 2008 (6 months)

Sales Engineer covering the Southeastern United States for Pre-IPO organization.
• Key member of the sales team and engineering resource for Regional Sales Manager within the southeastern United States directly contributing to the effort to build market presence and capture key accounts.
• Charged with developing customer solutions, delivering sales presentations, overseeing Proof of Concept implementation.
Sr. Account SE

Symantec Corp.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SYMC; Computer Software industry)

October 2006 — July 2007 (10 months)

• Configured solutions for customers using various software products from the Symantec / Vertias product line.
• Responsible for Pre Sales activities for Symantec's software solutions including NetBackup, Symantec AntiVirus, Enterprise Vault and other key infrastructure management utilities.
• Routinely met with C-Level executives and data center management to determine technology needs based upon business requirements surrounding service level agreements, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Created business plan to create an Open Source Technology Group within Symantec to help sales and engineering understand the Linux and Open Source communities and to increase Linux and Open Source knowledge within the sales and engineering organizations internally.
• Often made calls into Telco, Healthcare, Financial and Education vertical markets.
Sr. Technology Specialist

CA, Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CA; Computer Software industry)

March 2005 — September 2006 (1 year 7 months)

SWAT Engineer for Unicenter NSM (Network and Systems Management).
• Worked with large customers beta testing the newest NSM solution suite to ensure technical requirements and expectations were met.
• Escalated technical support issues and worked with development staff to resolve any technical issues the client was facing resulting in a higher quality product release.
• Met face to face with largest clients to better understand their environment and took a “hands-on” role in managing their account from a technical perspective through relationship building and technical service.
• Responsible for training CA Technology Services Engineers on Linux and CA’s Linux-based Unicenter solutions.
• Worked as show staff and show manager for technology shows including CA World.
Sr. Consultant, Storage Pre Sales

CA, Inc.

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; CA; Computer Software industry)

February 2003 — March 2005 (2 years 2 months)

Pre Sales Engineer for Storage Technology solutions in the Customer Interaction Center.
• Configured solutions for customers using various software products from the BrightStor product line.
• Recognized for Linux and UNIX.
• Conducted conference calls and web demonstrations of CA’s BrightStor product line.
• Trained other engineers and sales staff on CA’s Linux offerings
• Named monthly and quarterly MVP for CA Technology Services team several times.
• Known for the ability to overcome technical obstacles resulting in solid product demonstrations across product lines
• Virtual Member of CA’s Linux Technology Group
Storage Solutions Engineer

StorNet, Inc.

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

July 2001 — July 2002 (1 year 1 month)

• Key member of the sales team and engineering resource for sales representatives within the southeastern United States directly contributing to the effort to build market presence and capture key accounts.
• Charged with developing customer solutions, delivering sales presentations, overseeing implementation and providing post-sales support.
• Developed a 30/60/90 sales training program for inside and outside sales reps.
• Made customer visits and sales calls without sales executives, routinely closing deals using sales abilities and technical skills.
• Sold Complete Storage solutions including EMC, Hitachi, LSI Logic and StorageTek Disk systems and assorted Tape Libraries in SAN and NAS environments to include Disaster Recovery solutions.
Pre Sales Systems Engineer

Adexis Storage

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

September 1999 — July 2001 (1 year 11 months)

• Hired for technical product expertise to develop business solutions, and provide sales support and product information training to internal and external customers.
• Key contributor to the sales efforts targeting a multi-million dollar sale to a large accounting firm and an educational institution.
• Responsible for nation-wide coverage involving travel four to five days per week.
• Regularly requested by field sales executives due to technical expertise and personal reliability.
• Sold complete Storage solutions comprising of both hardware and software necessary for a total Data Storage system including Disaster Recovery.
Petty Officer Second Class

United States Navy

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

June 1992 — May 1999 (7 years)

UNIX System Administration. LIMITED additional information available upon request.

David Meyer’s Education

Grand Canyon University

MBA , Masters of Business Administration - Leadership Focus , 2005 — 2009

Graduated with a 3.7 GPA
Norfolk State University

BS , Interdisciplinary Studies , 1997 — 1998

Completed Bachelor of Science degree while on full-time active duty in the US Navy.
Valparaiso University

1989 — 1991

Additional Information

David Meyer’s Websites:

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David Meyer’s Interests:

I'm fairly varied in my interests. One day you you might find me sailing or walking on the beach, the next I might be kayaking or mountain biking. When I'm not doing that, I'm hacking out Python code and building websites for friends.

David Meyer’s Groups:

VMware Users Group, Storage Networking Users Group, Suncoast Linux Users Group, Southwest Florida Linux Users Group, Cebu Linux Users Group, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars