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.