Palo Alto Networks Inc.
FEDERAL PRE-SALES SYSTEM ENGINEER II
Reston VA (JAN 2012 – NOV 2019 )
- Successfully migrated the Department of Health and Human Services URL filtering solution to Palo Alto Networks NGFW, securing a $13 million multi-year deal through a compelling technical presentation and proof of concept, thereby enhancing the agency’s security capabilities.
- Spearheaded the conversion of twelve new federal accounts to Palo Alto Networks over a span of six years, expanding the company’s footprint in the federal sector.
- Offered comprehensive pre and post-sales support to account managers and customers, specializing in Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation security appliances.
- Conducted impactful technology and product demonstrations, highlighting the features and benefits of Palo Alto Networks’ security solutions to both potential clients and partners.
- Formulated product and service solutions tailored to clients’ existing infrastructure needs, with a focus on system performance, functionality, manageability, centralization, cost-effectiveness, business continuity, disaster recovery, and security.
- Took charge of technically closing presentations, ensuring that all client technical inquiries and concerns were addressed.
- Delivered technical overviews to CxO and senior engineering, utilizing appropriate resources to close deals successfully.
- Collaborated with and assisted other teams by providing additional technical resources as needed.