Michael Ripley

About Michael Ripley

Industrial infrastructure is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades. Utilities, energy companies, and manufacturers are modernizing operational technology environments to improve reliability, cybersecurity, and operational visibility. This transformation requires bridging two historically separate worlds: IT networking and operational technology (OT). That intersection is where I specialize. I work with industrial organizations to modernize critical infrastructure using secure, resilient industrial networking and IoT architectures within the Cisco ecosystem. My focus is helping enterprises safely connect operational environments while improving reliability, security, and data visibility. My background is somewhat unconventional for enterprise technology sales. I began my career as a field engineer and electrical specialist working directly on industrial control systems and offshore energy infrastructure. This hands-on experience provides a unique perspective when helping organizations design real-world solutions that must operate in demanding environments. Over time I transitioned into enterprise technology sales, where I now work with executive leadership, operations teams, and engineering organizations to align digital transformation initiatives with measurable business outcomes. In FY2025 I was honored to achieve Cisco Sales Champion, recognizing top performance and strategic customer impact. Key focus areas include: • Industrial IoT Architecture • OT Networking & Security • Critical Infrastructure Modernization • Industrial Cybersecurity • Digital Transformation Strategy Beyond technology, I bring a global perspective from experiences across 44 countries, which has shaped my ability to build relationships and navigate complex business environments.

Experience

1. Iiot Account Executive

   Cisco

   Jul 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Drive strategic enterprise sales initiatives focused on industrial networking, operational technology security, and digital transformation across industrial sectors.Key focus areas include utilities, energy, and manufacturing organizations modernizing critical infrastructure.Highlights:• Achieved Cisco Sales Champion – FY2025• Lead strategic initiatives around Industrial IoT networking and OT cybersecurity• Partner with engineering, operations, and IT leadership to modernize industrial networks• Translate complex OT networking architectures into executive-level business outcomes• Collaborate with Cisco engineering and partner ecosystem to deliver integrated solutions

Skills

• Commissioning
• Abb
• Gas
• Voip
• Vacon
• Customer Service
• Electrical Wiring
• Petroleum
• Engineering
• Networking
• Electrical Controls
• Troubleshooting
• Management
• Telecommunications
• Project Management
• Plc
• Automation
• Vfd's
• Electronics
• Ac/Dc Drives
• Instrumentation
• Siemens
• Controls
• Cisco Technologies
• Integration
• Offshore Drilling
• Wireless
• Electricians
• Ip