David Sands

About David Sands

Making things easy. Pre Sales technical resoruce in the Microsoft M365 stack and associated partners that help clients, their emplyees and customers recognize the benifits of a complete digital experience in todays modern workspaces. Deep understanding of all three public clouds: AWS, Azure & Google for both Managed and Professional Service engagements. I leverage experience as a solution focused technology Sales Director with years of relevant industry experience in the MSP, ISV, LAR / VAR, partner community. Identifying customer needs and solving for winning outcomes for partner and client projects is my passion. Currently serving as a Software Solutions Executive for CDW and recently working for a global Managed Service Provider as a Professional Services Sales Dir. supporting sales and solutions efforts for Amazon, Google and Microsoft with customers seeking to assess, modernize and embrace hybrid and public cloud solutions. Additionally supporting partner programs to ensure cost effective practices are recommended and ultimately implemented for results which drive growth, reduce technology debt, and create efficiencies in ERP and SaaS products currently owned or those being assessed. Technology sales professional versed in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services along with a deep understanding of digital native companies needs and challenges with adoption or working to simplify multiple technology solutions into a streamlined, cost effective and efficient offering. Problem Solver. Team Builder. Experienced sales professional that is detail-oriented and goal focused. Available for your organization\'s sales and account management needs. United States Navy veteran of both peacetime and conflicts abroad with leadership skills to enhance and bring cohesiveness to corporate teams and organizations. Core Competencies: Technology Sales Executive Enterprise Sales Strategic Partner Manager AWS Cloud Practitioner Google Cloud Certified Microsoft AZ 900 Certified Microsoft MS 900 Certified Microsoft Customer Immersion Experience Certified Partner Management Solution Selling Microsoft License expert MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) VMware Sales Professional SAM (Microsoft Software Asset Management) certification

Experience

1. Software Solutions Executive

   CDW

   Feb 2023 — Present

   Assisting clients leverage technology to empower their employees, serve their customers and create exceptional outcomes. Working on the CDW digital experience team I support the exploration, strategy, orchestration and management of your project and IT initiatives. Pre-Sales technical resource for Microsoft Professional Services and related technologies that align to the M365 stack.

Education

• College of the United States Navy

  Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1996 — 1999