David Kitt

About David Kitt

I am a passionate and results-driven technology business strategist who understands how projects and processes shape a business. As a diverse instrument of change and strong leader, I define organizational goals and lead information technology vision and strategy initiatives by taking the proper steps that include researching needs to transform, build, and lead collaborative and top-performing teams to meet and achieve objectives. My goal is to evaluate ideas and innovations and make recommendations that meet current and future needs. By working seamlessly with all stakeholders I can garner the trust of senior leaders to understand and allow me to spearhead the tactical implementation of projects and roadmaps that make technology innovations work. Areas of Expertise Key to My Success Project Lifecycle Management ~ Needs Assessment ~ Best Practices ~ Cost Containment ~ Strategy Development & Execution ~ Project Proposals ~ Process Improvements ~ Resource Requirements ~ Solutions Engineering ~ Management & Supervision ~ Business Applications & ERP ~ Backup & Disaster Recovery ~ Technology Systems Design ~ Infrastructure Engineering ~ Systems Administration ~ Microsoft Cloud Products ~ Network Architecture & Engineering ~ Network Security ~ Vendor Relations & Negotiations ~ Six Sigma Trained

Experience

1. Manager, Field Solutions Engineering

   Proofpoint

   Mar 2022 — Present · US

   Serve as a Solutions Engineering Manager coaching, enabling, and empowering a world class team of experienced Field Sales Engineers. Work to strengthen the team by setting shared goals, information sharing, and establishing mentoring relationships. Focus on ramping newer members of the team on rules of engagement, building relationships within the entire team, technical training, and showing them how to become Rockstar individual performers. Day to day services include- Developing and mentoring my team to help them achieve their career goals - Be an active part of escalations and resolving customer challenges - Partner with Recruiting and HR to attract, hire and retain top talent to support our rapid growth - Customer facing leadership by frequently attending meetings to support members of the entire Proofpoint team - Lead and participate in the ongoing technical training for my team - Evangelize the Proofpoint vision to customers and prospects at all levels, from technical to C-suite - Step in as an individual contributor when needed, engage with customers, and help formulate strategies for strategic accounts - Partner with other groups such as Professional Services and Customer Success to help us continue our tradition of an outstanding customer experience and industry leading customer retention

Education

• Youngstown State University

  Master’s Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Youngstown State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering