Seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in systems engineering, presales, and technical leadership. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Systems Engineering at Fortinet, bridging technical and business objectives across all organizational levels to solve complex business challenges using cutting-edge technology. His prior experience includes key engineering positions at Cisco, where he led significant projects like deploying IP Telephony on the International Space Station and supporting the DoD’s next-gen satellite communications network. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Purdue University. Recognized for his leadership, he has received multiple awards, including Cisco’s “Technical Leadership of the Year.