Teresa Andre Hopper

About Teresa Andre Hopper

Cybersecurity Technical Sales Leader with 16+ years in IAM, Zero Trust, AI-driven security, technical staffing, cloud, and network security, helping global enterprises secure digital transformation while driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships. I blend deep technical expertise with consultative selling to align complex cybersecurity solutions with measurable business outcomes.I have consistently achieved 120%–200% of sales targets, ranked #1 in Central Texas at Optiv, and secured strategic clients including Google, Amazon, Indeed, Rackspace, and the State of Texas. I’ve led SLED cybersecurity sales across Texas and California, expanded revenue streams, and mentored sales teams to exceed quota.I hold 40+ security certifications across many networking groups, IAM, AI-driven cybersecurity, cloud security, and managed/ professional services, enabling the design and positioning of innovative, scalable security architectures. My experience spans leading vendors such as SailPoint, Ping Identity, BeyondTrust, Thales, Okta, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Cisco, SentinelOne, HYPR, VMware, Fortinet, and Corelight.Active in ISSA San Antonio and Austin, CISO XC, HOU.SEC.CON, ElevateIT, InnoTech Austin, ASIS, Identiverse, TASSCC, and Women in Cybersecurity groups, I stay ahead of emerging threats, AI applications, and best practices. I am passionate about AI-driven cybersecurity, technical sales excellence, and executive-level collaboration to reduce risk and accelerate secure growth.In addition, I’m launching a Cloud Security Alliance chapter in San Antonio and will be serving on the board. San Antonio is a major cybersecurity hub due to the military presence and provides direct access to CISOs and security leaders across the region.

Experience

1. Senior Business Development Manager

   Akkodis

   Apr 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Driving Innovation with Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Staffing, Professional Services & Managed Services.With 16 years of experience in technical sales, cybersecurity, and networking, I specialize in helping organizations enhance their security posture, optimize IT infrastructure, & scale with the right talent and technology solutions. As a Senior Business Development Manager at Akkodis, I focus on delivering Cybersecurity & Networking Professional Services, Artificial Intelligence, Managed Services, and Digital Transformation solutions tailored to enterprise needs.Throughout my career, I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, & industry leaders like Apple, Amazon, and Google, providing them with innovative security, cloud, and IT infrastructure solutions. My expertise spans identity security, networking, & workforce solutions, ensuring businesses stay resilient in an ever-evolving digital landscape.I’m passionate about building strategic partnerships & helping organizations navigate complex IT challenges with scalable, secure, & cutting-edge solutions. Let’s connect collaborate on driving innovation! With a shared passion for technology and talent, engineers & digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents & Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter & more sustainable tomorrow.#BusinessDevelopment #Cybersecurity #Networking #ManagedServices #ITSolutions #DigitalTransformation #Akkodis

Education

• Diablo Valley College

  Business & Marketing

  1994 — 1998

• Clayton Valley High School

  Diploma, General Education

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Cloud Computing
• Call Center
• Management
• Team Building
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Technologies
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Ip
• Voice Communications
• Business
• Direct Sales
• B2b
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Entrepreneurship
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Nutrition
• Wine Sales
• Social Media Marketing
• Cold Calling
• Marketing Strategy
• Data Warehousing
• Key Account Management
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Web Services
• Network Security
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Account Management
• Marketing
• Organization
• Speech
• Internet