John Szejda

About John Szejda

Most state and local agencies aren’t struggling because they lack technology — they’re struggling because their critical systems can’t easily work together.I work with CIOs, IT Directors, and agency leadership across West Virginia to modernize data platforms and infrastructure while respecting the realities of government: legacy applications, procurement requirements, regulatory compliance, and limited staffing.My focus is helping agencies improve operations and decision-making without forcing disruptive “rip and replace” projects. Many organizations still depend on reliable systems that have served them for years, but they need better access to data, stronger disaster recovery, improved security, and the ability to adopt analytics and AI.I help agencies: • modernize databases and applications while keeping critical systems operational • consolidate infrastructure and reduce technical debt • enable secure cloud and hybrid cloud adoption with data residency controls • improve disaster recovery and cyber resilience • unlock reporting, analytics, and GIS data for operational insight At Oracle, I support public sector organizations using cloud data platforms, hybrid cloud infrastructure, analytics, and automation technologies designed for mission-critical workloads.My role is not simply to introduce new technology — it is to help agencies plan a practical path forward, align projects with procurement frameworks, and reduce risk during modernization efforts.If you’re evaluating how to connect systems, improve data visibility, strengthen resiliency, or plan a multi-year modernization strategy, I’m always happy to compare notes.

Experience

1. Ai Data Platform Account Executive- Sled- Wv

   Oracle

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Drive sales of Oracle’s Cloud Data Platform portfolio—including Autonomous Database, Exadata Cloud@Customer, Data Lakehouse, Analytics, and AI/ML services—across state, local government, and education (SLED) accounts throughout West Virginia.• Manage full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, technical alignment, proposal development, negotiation, and closing, often within RFP and public procurement frameworks.• Build executive-level relationships with CIOs, IT Directors, and agency decision-makers to promote modernization strategies around database cloud migration, disaster recovery, data security, and infrastructure consolidation.• Leverage Oracle’s Gen2 Cloud and Hybrid Cloud capabilities to position tailored solutions that address key customer needs such as legacy modernization, data residency, and regulatory compliance.• Collaborate closely with solution engineers, cloud architects, channel partners, and Oracle internal teams to create and execute account-based strategies.• Identify funding pathways (ARPA, IIJA, ESSER, etc.) to accelerate cloud adoption in traditionally budget-constrained public sector environments.• Maintain deep understanding of Oracle’s competitive differentiators in cloud data services and position Oracle as a strategic partner to modernize mission-critical workloads.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Merchandising Management

  2000 — 2005

• Western Michigan University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2009 — 2015

Skills

• Wireless
• Sales
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Sales Process
• Sales Operations
• Sales Management
• Direct Sales
• Customer Satisfaction
• Cold Calling
• Account Management
• Solution Selling
• Management
• Customer Experience
• Telecommunications
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Retail
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Merchandising
• Marketing
• Wireless Technologies
• M2m
• Wireless Broadband