Chris Conner

Experience

1. Sr Account Manager

   Red Hat

   Oct 2021 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   I lead a cross-functional team dedicated to helping state and local government (SLED) agencies automate and modernize enterprise applications using Red Hat’s open-source solutions. My focus is on guiding customers through their digital transformation journey, leveraging a mix of on-premises and public cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.I have the privilege of working with notable state agencies, particularly within Health & Human Services and the Franchise Tax Board, helping them drive innovation, efficiency, and scalability. My expertise in executive engagement, government procurement, and legacy modernization ensures that state agencies can successfully adopt and integrate cutting-edge technologies to enhance their services.In recognition of my impact and success, I was honored as one of the top three SLED Account Managers for 2023.Core Skills & Expertise: Executive Visibility Account Planning & Management Cross-functional Team Leadership Legacy Modernization Government Procurement Software as a Service (SaaS) Lead Qualification & Sales Presentations Public SpeakingI’m passionate about helping government agencies navigate digital transformation with open-source innovation. Let’s connect and explore how Red Hat can support your modernization journey!

Education

• DePaul University

  MBA

• University of Central Missouri

  BSBA

Skills

• Managed Services
• Unified Communications
• Salesforce.com
• Virtualization
• Global Business Development
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Outsourcing
• Management
• Direct Sales
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Saas
• Sales Presentations
• Solution Selling
• Strategy
• Data Center
• Sales
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Cisco Technologies
• Professional Services
• Cloud Computing