Cody V.

About Cody V.

My passion is finding technology solutions that advance the US Federal Government\'s mission. I work to help my Federal clients solve business and IT related challenges through providing innovative and market-leading technology & ideas. I am highly motivated and action-oriented towards my client\'s mission and I am always looking for unique ways to bring value to every client engagement. Currently, I oversee all of IBMs hardware, software, and technology related services business for the US Department of Energy. I support a wide area of technology solutions, not limited to-Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), MLOps, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Governance, Generative AI, AI for Line of Business (LOB)-Hybrid Multi-Cloud: SaaS, IaaS, SaaS, STaaS, Containers, API Management, API Security, API Gateway, Integration, DevSecOps, AppDev, High Speed File Transfer, Microservices, Observability, Application Performance Management (APM), Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS), webMethods, StreamSets-Facilities and Workplace Management, Sustainability, Asset Management, Environmental Intelligence-Cybersecurity: Zero Trust, Identity, Privilege, and Access Management (IAM & PAM), SIEM, SOAR, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Network Detection & Response (NDR), Attack Surface Management (ATSM) Mobile Device Management (MDM), Data Encryption & Security-FinOps & TBM - Apptio, Turbonomic, Kubecost-Observability - Instana and Concert-Network Automation & Network Management-DevSecOps - Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Secrets Management, HashiCorp Terraform, Vault, and Packer-Infrastructure: Storage Area Network (SAN), Flash Storage, Storage Virtualization, Object Storage, File Storage, Container Storage, Switches, Tape, Servers, Mainframe-Analytics: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence (BI), Advanced Analytics, ETL, Data Quality and Integration, Data Fabric, and Governance-Quantum Computing & Post Quantum CryptographyKeywords: Assertive, Good Analyst by Trade, Passionate, Curious, Quick Learner, Drive, Team Player, Hard Work, International Business, Innovative, Volunteer, Research, Public Speaking, Respect, Networking, Diligence, Resilience, International Languages, Tenacity, Organizational Ability, Grit, Communication, Sales Professional, Entrepreneurial, Business Development, Channel Sales, EcosystemStrengths Finder Top 5: Learner, Achiever, Intellection, Input, and Discipline.

Experience

1. Federal Client Leader, Ibm Technology

   IBM

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Client Leader responsible for all IBM technology (SW + HW) business to the US Department of Energy- Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL)- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)- Argonne National Lab (ANL)- Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL)- Y12/Pantex- DOE HQ / NRC / FERC / EIA- NNSA- BPA- Lead highly-matrixed team of 20+ sales professionals to deliver product and services revenue growth - Responsible for developing and strengthening new and existing C-Level relationships- Drive overall account strategy across extensive portfolio of software and hardware solutions- Spearhead IBM ecosystem & channel partner engagement to bring strategic solutions to market and align objectives for maximum sales and mission success- Initiate business development efforts designed to expand competitive positioning & broader technology partnerships within accounts- Consistent over-performer - regularly overachieve on plan target incentive on multi-element quota - Entrepreneurial minded -\"running my own business\" for Department of Energy territorySkills: Customer Satisfaction · Solution Selling · Sales · Account Management · Communication · Leadership · Business Development · Strategic Planning

Education

• Tel Aviv University

  Semester Abroad, International Relations and Affairs

• Wheaton College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations