Experience

Avigilon Alta, formerly Ava Security

• United Kingdom
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field CTO

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  (Vaion became Ava Security in 2020, acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2022 and then rebranded as Avigilon Alta Video in 2023.)Responsible for technical enablement, demonstration, security validation, case escalation and feature prioritization across the United States in Physical Security.Capable of having full interactive Sales discussions and interactive demos, deep API level discussions, programming and integration sessions, Firewall Engineer deep dives as well as Executive level briefs consecutively.A commitment to the technical nature of the Engineering team. George will always maintain the ability to function as a full Cyber Security or Physical Security Sales Engineer in the most technical environments by keeping up on all current trends and feature development. Also responsible for technical integration at an API level, customer network troubleshooting, firewall and topology reviews along with software and endpoint roll outs within customers. Show less

• Director of Sales Engineering US

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

  (Vaion became Ava Security in 2020, acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2022 and then rebranded as Avigilon Alta Video in 2023. Jazz Networks became Ava Security in 2020, then Next DLP in 2022)Lead the Sales Engineering team across the United States in both Cyber Security as well as Physical Security in addition to coordinating the US Cyber Analyst efforts based in the US.Responsible for technical enablement, demonstration, security validation, case escalation and feature prioritization across the United States in both Physical and Cyber Security.A commitment to the technical nature of the Engineering team. George will always maintain the ability to function as a full Cyber Security or Physical Security Sales Engineer in the most technical environments by keeping up on all current trends and feature development. Also responsible for technical integration at an API level, customer network troubleshooting, firewall and topology reviews along with software and endpoint roll outs within customers.Capable of having full interactive Sales discussions and interactive demos, deep API level discussions, programming and integration sessions, Firewall Engineer deep dives as well as Executive level briefs consecutively. Show less

• Cyber and Video Sales Engineer

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  (Vaion became Ava Security in 2020, acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2022 and then rebranded as Avigilon Alta Video in 2023. Jazz Networks became Ava Security in 2020, then Next DLP in 2022)Functioned as the West Coast Sales Engineer for both the Cyber Security Business under Jazz Networks as well as the Video Security business under Vaion Security in Video. Dual focused on sister security practices with diametrically opposed industry approaches.Also responsible for technical integration at an API level, customer network troubleshooting, firewall and topology reviews along with software and endpoint roll outs within customers.Capable of having full interactive Sales discussions and interactive demos, deep API level discussions, programming and integration sessions, Firewall Engineer deep dives as well as Executive level briefs consecutively. Show less

• Cyber Security Sales Engineer

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  (Jazz Networks rebranded as "Ava Security" in 2020, and split off as Next DLP in 2022)One of the original Sales Engineers at Jazz Networks based on the West Coast. Focused solely on Cyber Security. Assisting customers and partners across the West Coast and Latin America.Capable of having full interactive Sales discussions and interactive demos, deep API level discussions, programming and integration sessions, Firewall Engineer deep dives as well as Executive level briefs consecutively.Jazz Networks’ end-to-end security provides process level visibility of your network; from the datacenter to the cloud, across users, applications and containers. Prevent unwanted behavior by being in the real-time decision path. Jazz Networks released their Cyber Security User Entity and Behavior Analytics solution in September of 2017 providing a Machine Learning driven Agent that could proactively protect companies from bad actors.Jazz Networks Rebranded as Ava Security in 2020, and was later split off into a private entity as Next DLP in 2022. Show less



Cisco

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Spark Video Consulting Systems Engineer

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

  Responsible for Video and Collaboration devices registering to Cisco's Spark Cloud. Working with customers on Media Flow, Encryption, Cloud Intelligence, Integrations, APIs and NDAs.

• Acano - Consulting Systems Engineer

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Integrating Acano's successful platform into Cisco's Collaboration suite. Renamed to 'Cisco Meeting Server' and integrated into the Collaboration portfolio August 2016. The product became part of the Collaboration suite within Cisco and the original teams were then tasked with evangelizing cloud with Cisco's new Spark platform.



Acano, now part of Cisco

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Sales Engineer

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2016

  • Started at Acano as one of the first Sales Engineers until it's acquisition 3 years later by Cisco Systems for $700M. Actively worked with customers to install, test and integrate multiple technologies within Enterprise networks. Developed custom integrations in Python to allow unique value adds. Worked as Pre and Post Sales Engineering and product expert in North and South America. Proficient in: • Microsoft Active Directory/LDAP • Cisco Unified Communications Manager • Cisco Video Conferencing Server • Microsoft Lync/Teams • Cisco Jabber/Spark • RESTful APIs • Python Programming • Certificate Authorities/TLS Acano Released their Virtual Collaboration platform in October of 2013 unifying previously incompatible technologies. Acano was then acquired by Cisco Systems for $700 Million on January 29th, 2016. Acquisition Announcement: http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?articleId=1729902 Acano Acquisition finalized: https://blogs.cisco.com/collaboration/acano-joins-cisco-its-official Show less



Cisco

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Collaboration Consulting Systems Engineer for Bay Area Commercial

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Hired with TANDBERG originally, later acquired by Cisco Systems for $3.4B , integrating the two TelePresence portfolios into one interoperable solution. • Responsible for Pre-Sales Engineering for the Northern California in Commercial and Enterprise accounts, based in the Bay Area. • Specialized in Video Conferencing/TelePresence technologies ranging from PC/Mac based Soft Clients to Room based and Immersive TelePresence Systems, including Endpoints, Infrastructure, Gateways, Software and Peripherals. • In 2012, transitioned to a CSE covering all Collaboration technologies, including Video, Voice, Conferencing, IM & Presence. • Worked directly with Account Managers and Overlays to determine appropriate technologies in small to large Multi-Million dollar Collaboration deals, displacing competitor products. • Performed On-Site Customer Proof of Concept installs including endpoints and Infrastructure. • Exhibited Customer facing Trade Shows demonstrating Cisco TelePresence • Created Highly technical Visio Diagrams for customer networks • Trained Cisco CSE's and mentored Cisco's first Partner SE specializing in Video • Worked closely with Partners across the country reselling Cisco Collaboration • Developed training material and tools designed to enable Sales Training and reduce Cisco Engineering time for customer POCs. • Received "Sales Champion" award two years in a row for FY11 and FY12. This award recognizes the top 10% of all worldwide Salespeople achieving 100% quota attainment. Show less



Electronic Arts (EA)

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Video Conferencing Technician

  • Mar 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Managed Electronic Arts Video Conferencing systems worldwide, directly responsible for over 140 Tandberg and Polycom endpoints globally using Tandberg Management Suite (TMS). • Oversaw testing and integration of HD Vidcon systems globally, surveying new equipment requirements, performing software upgrades, maintenance, QoS and bandwidth allocation. • Oversaw and renewed the Global Service contract for all of Electronic Arts Video Conferencing Maintenance and Support. Working with Providea Conferencing LLC to ensure accuracy. • Administered Cisco CallManager Voice Over-IP (VoIP) systems in a 3,000+ user campus as well as several locations globally. • Worked with multiple studios globally to facilitate Video Conferencing calls internally and externally using VidCon Bridges. Including the Tandberg ISDN and Codian 4510 MCU. • Performed multiple Video Conferencing firmware updates for the Tandberg MXP& C-Series endpoints, Codian 4510 MCU, Polycom ViewStation and HDX systems and more. • Set up and Managed 12-site Video Conferencing meetings throughout multiple timezones and networks for Company CEO and other speakers. • Used Tandberg endpoints for Global Townhall Webcasts with Professional Camera Crews, Audio and Video mixing within a onsite theater. • Utilized Help Desk Unicenter Ticketing System to track trouble tickets, requests and work done. Show less



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sergeant 0614 Voice Engineer

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2009

  • Managed multiple Telecommunications systems simultaneously in Mobile Operations and integrated with separate satellite based installations. Commanded and Instructed Marines in the advanced configuration and operation of Voice and Data networks. • Deployed overseas in support of WESTPAC 08-02 as Voice Telecommunications Chief. Managed multiple PBX gateways including the Redcom HDX, Redcom Slice and NET VX900 SHOUT PBX modules. Installed, Programmed, Maintained, Troubleshot, Upgraded and Integrated these systems into multiple military installations both temporary and permanent. Providing service to over 2,200 subscribers using PRI and T1 trunks. • Deployed overseas to Camp Buehring, Kuwait in May of 2008, maintaining seamless integration with the U.S. Army. • Worked with IP based Voice networks including Net's Shout VX900. Extensive knowledge and experience configuring VoIP links and T1/E1 connections. Managed and built networks using DTMF, MFNA, ISDN PRI, H323, CAS and BSP signaling. • Worked with several PBX systems including: Avaya Definity Prologix, Redcom IGX, Redcom HDX, Redcom SLICE, NET VX900, Nortel BCM50 and many Tactical Switchboards. • Proficient integrating Voice Circuits with Promina 400 and 800 Multiplexing systems. Experienced with programming, integrating voice T1's and troubleshooting Signal Flow. • Possess extensive knowledge on Commercial Wiring standards and procedures. Certified with Copper cabling and Optical Fiber termination. 5 years experience with Category 3, Cat-5, Cat-5e and Cat-6 cables and termination. • Experienced with 110 and 66 block Telephone and Data patching systems as well as all military cabling systems including CX-4566, WF-16, WD-1, J-1077 and CX-11230. • Taught numerous classes on Redcom Administration and trained over 20 individuals in the Programming, Operation and Troubleshooting of PBX Switchboards and Commercial Wiring. Show less