Experience

SIMmersion, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President, Federal Systems

  • Oct 2006 - Present

  SIMmersion, Inc. is a spin-out company of The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, a world renowned institution. SIMmersion technology creates realistic game-like simulations of virtual people you “TALK” to for an hour or even longer in a nearly free-form conversation. These simulations offer clients the most advanced "Cognitive Fidelity" required for skill acquisition using Andragogical learning approaches. SIMmersion builds in a patented brain consisting of complex logic, memory and emotion models which allows users to practice complex interpersonal interactions for hours and hours. Users never encounter the same experience and each conversation is different each time played. Mr. Walsh is responsible for the penetration and growth of Federal Government business for SIMmersion' advanced human simulation conversation technology. Agency focus is the Department of Defense, U.S. Intelligence Community, and Civilian Agencies. Mr. Walsh introduces and briefs prospective clients on the firm's patented "human" simulation conversation technology to solve specific challenges and enhance skill acquisition capabilities. Our capability trains communication skills faster and allows users to practice difficult conversational skills. Clients use this capability to train a large range of difficult conversations such as Interview and Interrogation, Suicide Prevention, Sexual Assault Prevention, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Military Recruiting, and hundreds of others. Additional duties to to expand complementary partnerships, and establish teaming relationships and agreements which will provide access to contract vehicles and allow SIMmersion to contribute to applicable proposals and Task Orders. Show less



KPNQwest

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Director - Hoofddorp, Netherlands

  • Oct 2000 - Apr 2006

  Mr. Walsh was responsible for managing all Qwest Communications Federal Government and International Commercial sales channel business. KPNQwest, a strategic joint venture partner which extended Qwest Communication's domestic customer reach outside the shores of the United States to Eastern and Western Europe. Mr. Walsh was responsible for the development and revenue performance connecting Qwest Federal Government and domestic Commercial businesses to international offices and manufacturing sites throughout Europe. These connections made by transatlantic connections to the KPN high-speed optical Euro-Ring data network. Mr. Walsh was instrumental in winning one of the largest contracts awarded by the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Diplomatic Telecommunications Service (DTS) to supply a critical communication services to key facilities throughout West Europe. Mr. Walsh was recognized for significantly increasing revenue and gross profit margin performance through his business unit. Mr. Walsh was promoted to the KPNQwest post as a result of his achievement at Qwest Communications Inc., National Accounts. Show less



GTE Communications Corporation

• United States

• Director, Major Accounts

  • Oct 1994 - Sep 2000

  Mr. Walsh was responsible for managing many of GTE’ largest revenue and strategic clients. GTE Communications supplies hardware, software and outsourced technical personnel to Federal, State, and large enterprise customers companies, ranging from the U.S. Department of Energy to Princeton University. Mr. Walsh expanded revenues significantly over his tenure. Mr. Walsh worked closely with key strategic equipment, software and support suppliers including: Nortel, NEC, and Cisco Systems to optimize business opportunities and organize key wins. Well-organized application and solution approach with strong relationship and communication skills. Show less



Siemens Information Systems

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Accounts Manager

  • Jul 1983 - Sep 1994

  Mr. Walsh was responsible for acquiring, developing and managing many of Siemens top revenue producing customers within the U.S Division as well as internationally. These accounts included Prudential Insurance, Xerox/Crum & Forster Corporation, and Paine Webber. In addition, Mr. Walsh was assigned responsibility of all Siemens Companies and subsidiaries worldwide. Mr. Walsh concluded his tenure with Siemens on Special Assignment reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Siemens Information Systems Inc. U.S.A Division. Show less