Dan Rasmussen
From Strategy to Outcomes: SVP Leading Global Managed Services | Secure Networking, Cybersecurity & AIOps | Operational Excellence | $450M+ P&L
- Role
- SVP & General Manager - Enterprise Division at Hughes
- Location
- Germantown, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dan Rasmussen
For nearly three decades, I’ve been fascinated by one challenge: turning technology into a competitive advantage, not just an operational necessity. As SVP & GM of the Enterprise Division at Hughes Network Systems, I lead a $450M+ P&L, modernizing service delivery, expanding market reach, and elevating customer experience through secure networking, managed services, and AIOps. I’ve learned that success comes from understanding what the business really needs, building teams that execute with speed and precision, and staying disciplined about measuring what matters.My approach is straightforward: align technology decisions with business outcomes, create environments where talented people thrive, and drive initiatives that deliver real financial results. This means developing strategy, solving operational challenges, and always keeping the customer at the center.A few examples of how this plays out in practice: Reshaping customer experience: Our SME segment once had a Net Promoter Score of –50. By reorganizing teams around customer success and opening real communication channels, we turned that score into a positive 28 in five years. Sometimes, I’ve found it’s necessary to change the organization—not just the process. Finding new ways: I believe in challenging the status quo—my team routinely hears me say, “If we’re still doing it the same way as 10 years ago, we’re doing it wrong.” To improve our service delivery, we developed the HS54 intelligent power switch, tailored for large-scale managed service deployments, drastically improving how we manage customer sites and resolve issues. Streamlining global operations: By consolidating three separate technology and marketing approaches across the US, Europe, and Brazil onto standardized platforms, we eliminated redundant spending and improved our global competitiveness. I am excited to see how new technologies such as agentic AI can further advance our customers’ business initiatives. I’m always interested in connecting with others passionate about using technology to drive transformation and growth.Areas of Expertise: P&L Ownership | Enterprise Transformation & Growth | Strategic Partnerships | Risk Management | Service Delivery Optimization | Global Operations | Governance & Compliance | AIOps & Automation | Network Architecture | Cybersecurity Solutions | Cost Containment | Change Leadership | Talent Development & Culture Building
Experience
SVP & General Manager - Enterprise Division
Jul 2021 — Present · Germantown, MD, US
I lead a $450M+ division within EchoStar\'s satellite communications business with P&L responsibility across managed services, defense, global mobility, and LEO operations. My team includes four General Managers, 20 Vice Presidents, and approximately 1,700 people delivering solutions globally. Engage with CTO/CIO level customer executives to enable digital transformation through secure networking and digital media solutions while driving efficiency and scale through streamlined operational oversight across enterprise, midmarket, and government sectors. Lead strategic direction for networking, security, private wireless, digital signage, and customer support.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Masters of Science, Electrical Engieering
1993 — 1995
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management of Technology
1994 — 1996
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
1989 — 1993
Skills
- Satellite Communications
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
- Managed Services
- Satellite
- Ip
- Voip
- Product Management
- Sales Engineering
- Pre-Sales
- Integration
- Channel
- Complex Sales
- Contract Negotiation
- Sales Management
- Sales
- Program Management
- Mobile Devices
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Analysis
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Solution Selling
- Network Design
- Wan
- Crm
- Team Management
- Product Marketing
- Forecasting
- Broadband
- Iptv
- Cloud Computing
- Channel Partners
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Start-Ups
- Saas
- Competitive Analysis
- Strategy
- Business Development
- Executive Management
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