Rob W.

About Rob W.

As a CTO and senior technical sales leader, I drive innovation and foster strategic partnerships by bridging the gap between cutting-edge technologies and tangible business outcomes. With over 15 years of leadership experience across various organizational structures, I specialize in guiding customers and partners through the complexities of AI, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, cloud, and connectivity, ensuring robust, future-proof solutions.My expertise lies in translating intricate technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for C-level, technical, and non-technical audiences across mid-market to enterprise sectors. I excel at leading the entire sales cycle, from initial engagement to successful implementation, consistently delivering immediate and measurable impact.I\'m passionate about building high-performing teams and developing technical roadmaps that anticipate industry shifts and global trends. My track record shows a consistent ability to simplify complex challenges, align solutions with customer needs, and serve as an instrumental part of leadership teams focused on practical, results-driven innovation.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

   Global Telecom Solutions Gts

   Feb 2023 — Present

   GTS (Global Telecom Solutions) is a premier technology solutions distributor specializing in elevating customer experiences. Our partnerships with over 300+ industry-leading vendors and service providers allow us to offer cutting-edge solutions in connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity.With a growing clientele of over businesses, GTS is the go-to partner for consultants, MSPs, and SaaS firms seeking to expand their product or service offerings to better serve their clients.Our team of dedicated project management professionals sets us apart from the competition. Each order submitted to GTS is promptly assigned the necessary resources and provided with white-glove support. We pride ourselves on becoming an integral extension of both our sales partners\' and end users\' teams, fostering a high level of cohesion and delivering unmatched life cycle advisory and support services.This unwavering commitment to excellence is the driving force behind our rapid growth and remarkably high client retention rates. Choose GTS as your trusted partner, and together, we\'ll pave the way for your business\'s success.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

  1991 — 1997

Skills

• Data Warehousing
• High Availability
• Vmware
• Netezza
• Exadata
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Unix
• Sun
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Hardware
• Solution Selling
• Hp-UX
• Business Intelligence
• San
• Managed Services
• Network-Attached Storage (Nas)
• Linux
• Architectures
• Solution Architecture
• Storage Area Networks
• Servers
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Hp Products
• Sap
• Storage
• Enterprise Storage
• Cisco Ucs
• Software Licensing
• Vdi
• Hp
• Oracle
• Cloud Computing
• Hana
• Aix
• Data Center
• Cisco Technologies
• Solaris
• Virtualization
• Nas