Chris Huffman
Vice President of Sales @Canonical
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Vice President of Sales @Canonical
Chicago, IL, US
At Canonical, the organization behind Ubuntu, I helm the role of Head of Sales for the U.S. Public Sector, SLED & Global Enterprise, directing Services, Support, SaaS, and Cloud platform solutions rooted in our prominent Ubuntu portfolio of Open Source solutions.Specializing in B2B & Channel Sales, OpenStack, Private & Public Clouds, Application & OS Virtualization, Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), IoT, AI / MLOps, Deep Learning, HPC, Big Data, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Landscape, IaaS, PaaS, KVM, Ceph Storage, Application Service Modeling, DevOps, and Ubuntu PRO, my role entails a diverse array of responsibilities.By leveraging Ubuntu, the industry\'s most adopted application development & cloud platform, our team aids global enterprises in amplifying productivity, deploying applications with unmatched agility, instituting industry-leading security controls, and minimizing platform expenditures. My strategic approach has effectively managed multi-billion TCVs and ensured 100% forecast accuracy, reinforcing our standing as leaders in delivering significant financial returns and enabling our sales team to consistently overachieve targets by 200-300% YoY.Always open for stimulating discussions about the future of technology. Don\'t hesitate to reach out if you\'re curious to explore how we can catalyze your business transformation.
ABOUT CHRIS HUFFMAN
Published and acclaimed industry executive leader with a deep-seated focus on team and sales management for enterprise solution services. Proven track record of successful engagements with major companies, including Canonical (Ubuntu), Microsoft, Nokia, and Citrix, and a rich history of contributions to startups and IPOs. Distinguished for comprehensive experience in forecast management, relationship management, and professional services delivery. Expert in growing and managing diverse teams, channel solutions, and generating substantial growth for global enterprise companies. Striking a unique balance between solution sales, technical expertise, and a passion for mentoring at all skill levels, I thrive in understanding customer visions, creating actionable plans, and driving accountability with unwavering integrity. Versatile in various domains, including Direct Sales & Sales Team Leadership, SaaS + Hardware Solution Sales, CRO Operations, Complex Executive Negotiations, Sales Operations, Turnaround Strategy, M&A, and Direct / Indirect Channel Management. Advised boards on AI and MLOps for customer-centric go-to-market solutions. Excel in pipeline forecasting and expanding into emerging markets or new verticals. Broad knowledge base spanning across Asset & Application Management, Cloud (AWS, Azure & Google) SaaS licensing and solutions, Datacenter, Virtualization, Open / Linux Solutions, Containers (Kubernetes, Docker), Virtual Desktop (VDI), Channel Partners, High Performance Computing (HPC), Managed Services, Security, Datacenter Hardware, Global Networking, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Software Defined Networking (SDN), Telecommunications, and Internet of Things (IoT) or Edge solutions. Specializations: Sales Excellence, Complex Negotiations, Repeatable Solutions, Business Operations, Consulting Services Management, Pre-Sales, Sales Team Management, Business Intelligence, Solutions Development, Cloud Strategies, Solution Selling, Technical Architecture Design, Channel Management & Team Development.
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