Dan Klamert

About Dan Klamert

I’m a technology and sales engineering executive focused on helping organizations modernize, secure, and scale AI-ready network infrastructure.With more than 20 years experience in enterprise networking, I lead high-performing Solutions Engineering teams that translate complex architectures into measurable business outcomes. My focus is simple: align networking strategy to mission impact, accelerate revenue growth, and build trusted advisor relationships that last.As Director of Solutions Engineering for Cisco’s U.S. Public Sector Networking team, I partner closely with sales leadership, customers, and executive stakeholders to drive large-scale AI-ready network transformation initiatives across wireless, campus, core, and cloud architectures. I’ve helped grow a $1B+ business by developing technical strategy, strengthening executive engagement, and leading teams through change with clarity and accountability.My background spans wireless, unified communications, enterprise network architectures, and technical sales leadership. I’m especially passionate about scaling SE organizations, coaching emerging leaders, and building cultures that balance technical excellence with business acumen.Beyond my day-to-day role, I serve as Managing Editor and Host of Unplugged, a YouTube podcast focused on wireless and networking innovation—where I connect industry leaders with practitioners shaping the future of connectivity.If you’re looking for a leader who can bridge deep technical expertise with executive strategy and revenue execution, we should connect.

Experience

1. Director Solutions Engineering - Us Public Sector Networking Team

   Cisco

   Sep 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Lead the combined U.S. Public Sector Networking Solutions Engineering organization, aligning technical strategy to revenue growth and customer mission outcomes-Lead and scale a multi-regional SE organization supporting large-scale public sector AI-ready networking initiatives -Align Enterprise Networking, Wireless, and Infrastructure technical strategy with sales execution -Partner with Sales Leadership and Business Units on go-to-market strategy, large pursuits, and executive engagement -Standardize operating rhythm, resource allocation, and performance metrics to improve productivity and win rates -Develop next-generation SE leaders through coaching, succession planning, and performance management -Strengthen executive-level customer relationships to position Cisco as a long-term strategic partner

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Bachelor’s Degree, Computer End User Technologies

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Unified Communications
• Tcp/Ip
• Voip
• Wireless Networking
• Networking
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco Call Manager
• Wireless
• Network Security
• Wlan
• Vmware
• Network Architecture
• Network Design
• Cisco Technologies
• Routing
• Cisco Ios
• Virtualization
• Ip