James Raffield

Data Resilience Strategist | GTM Strategy | Strategic Alliances | Data Protection & AI Infrastructure

Role
Principal Field Solutions Architect Data Protection and Information Managem at CDW
Location
Charlotte, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About James Raffield

At Keepit, as Director of Solutions Engineering, contributed to advancing the company\'s GTM and sales strategies, focusing on data resilience and innovative solutions. Leveraged certifications in competitive intelligence to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive impactful initiatives that addressed complex customer challenges while enhancing market positioning. With over two decades of experience spanning technical sales, pre-sales, and strategic roles, brought a unique blend of technical acumen and business insight to leading organizations. Dedicated to delivering solutions that empower stakeholders to achieve their goals and equipped teams with the tools and insights needed to succeed in a competitive market.

Experience

  1. Principal Field Solutions Architect Data Protection and Information Managem

    CDW

    Dec 2025 — Present · US

    Led customers through their Data Protection journey, ensuring tailored solutions for data resilience. • Provided critical data and insights to guide clients in selecting and deploying optimal data protection solutions. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and satisfaction in data management.

Education

  • Community College of the United States Air Force

    A.S.EE, Electronic Engineering

    1992 — 1995

Skills

  • Storage
  • Virtualization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Netapp
  • Storage Area Networks
  • Enterprise Storage
  • Storage Management
  • Data Center
  • Storage Virtualization
  • Nas
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Vmware
  • Storage Solutions
  • Replication
  • Iscsi
  • Storage Architecture
  • San
  • Deduplication
  • Fibre Channel
  • Commvault
  • Netbackup
  • Product Management
  • Enterprise Software
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Solution Architecture
  • Product Marketing
  • Backup Solutions
  • Vdi
  • High Availability
  • Integration
  • Pre-Sales
  • Hardware
  • Hp
  • Sales Enablement
  • Software as a Service (Saas)
  • Solution Selling
  • Storage Area Network (San)
  • Professional Services
  • Network-Attached Storage (Nas)
  • Channel Partners

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