Rick Schwartz

About Rick Schwartz

Confident and trusted consultant with expertise accrued over 20+ years’ of combining business, technology, and relationship management fluencies to develop and implement customized managed cloud services and IT solutions strategies. Designer of comprehensive, customized IT solution bundles and easily managed programs to guaranteed performance and customer growth. Excellent track record for exceeding customer expectations; keenly leverage personal yet professional manner and deep product knowledge to catalyzed progress and advancement, navigating competitive landscapes, identifying trends, and capturing opportunities. Impeccable execution of foundational changes mid-stream to incorporate new parameters. Distinguished customer discovery ability, pinpointing operating capacity, pain points, issues, and areas for improvement and then designing solution based on findings. Longstanding reputation as a no-nonsense, tell it like it is IT consultant who does not waste time, optimizes IT solutions, and gets the job done right the first time. Specialties: Consultative Sales; Account Management & Expansion; Managed IT Services & Implementations; Intelligent Enterprise IT Business Strategies; Organizational Optimization; Systems Risk Assessment; Operations; Contracts & Negotiations; Deal Evaluation; Discovery ADDITIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE & ACUMEN Analytics Planning & Solutions, Scoping, Competitive Advantages, Opportunity Identification, SWOTTechnical Infrastructure Builds, Deployment, Negotiations Solutions Unified Communications, SIP Trunking, Hybrid UC Trunking, Hybrid Communications, Virtual FaxManaged IT & Network SD-WAN, Firewalls, Office 365, Datacenters, Endpoints, Backups, MPLS Private Networks, Internet Access, Ethernet Transport, Managed High Speed Internet, Fixed Wireless, 4G LTE Networking, Internet Failover

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Consultant

   Sandler Partners

   Sep 2023 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Seasoned professional in the dynamic realm of technology with a wealth of expertise as a Senior Solutions Consultant. Track record of successfully delivering strategic solutions to optimize business processes and drive efficiency, I am passionate about helping organizations harness the full potential of IT infrastructure.Strengths: Adept at translating complex business challenges into tailored IT solutions. I thrive on crafting strategic roadmaps to align IT initiatives with overall business objectives.Leadership: Navigating intricacies of IT environments. From overseeing service delivery to optimizing client relationships, I excel in creating value-driven partnerships.Integration: Extensive experience in integrating cutting-edge technologies into existing infrastructures. Whether it\'s cloud, cybersecurity, or workflow automation, I excel in driving evolution.Journey: Successful engagements with diverse clients across industries, I\'ve consistently delivered high-impact solutions. Committed to stay ahead of industry trends allows me to offer forward-thinking insights and guide clients through the ever-evolving IT landscape.Global Perspective: Having worked on both domestic and international projects, I understand the nuances of global orgs. This perspective enables me to navigate multicultural environments and tailor solutions that transcend geographies.Approach: Believe in the power of collaboration, I foster strong relationships with both clients and partners. Approach involves active listening, clear communication, and commitment to understand needs.Learning: In the rapidly evolving world of IT, I\'m dedicated to continuous learning and professional development. This ensures that clients benefit from the latest industry insights and emerging trends.Let\'s Connect: I\'m enthusiastic to connect with like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and orgs looking to elevate their IT strategy. Let\'s connect and explore how to drive innovation together.

Education

• West Valley College

  Associate of Science coursework