This is our team - the best and the brightest innovators who love what they do.
Click on a picture to learn more about our leaders both personally and professionally! Leadership team is presented in alphabetical order.
Leadership
Rich F.
CEO and President
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
My favorite hobby is spending time in Central Park with my wife Valerie and our two young daughters Stella and Scarlett. Whether walking our black lab Alba or playing a competitive game of softball, Central Park continues to provide a much-needed break and keeps me grounded to what is most important. I enjoy experiencing the natural peacefulness of the park surrounded by the energy of the city. Our family loves the park and the time we share together is something I don't take for granted. Life moves fast and taking the time to slow it down with your family should be a priority for everyone at CDI.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Check your ego at the door. Nothing is worse than someone who pretends to know something they don't know, and then refuses to ask for help. What makes CDI special is our “One CDI” culture. We attract A-players who are good at what they do and also take pride in personal development. We want people who want to grow, who have the courage to ask for help, and are willing to help and support their teammates - personally and professionally. No divisions. No fiefdoms. No agendas. No egos. Our focus is one team, one mission, One CDI.
Who do you admire and why?
My older brother, Nick Falcone. Nick passed too early in his life from a debilitating disease called ALS or more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's syndrome. Despite losing every piece of his ability to live one day at a time for five years, he never once complained. Nick always had a smile on his face trying to have fun with his loved ones until the very end. For Nick, life was one big 24/7 Rock and Roll concert, from his first day until his last. Being 16 years older than me, I always looked up to him. He was and remains my idol, both as a big brother and a father figure. While Nick left a lasting legacy to many, he was something more tangible and real to me. He was a hero to my entire family both in the good and the bad times. Rock in peace, Nick.
Rich F.
CEO and President
Rich Falcone, CEO & President, began his career with CDI in 2002 as a Sales Associate and was quickly recognized as Sales Representative of the Year for five consecutive years. He was then promoted to AVP of Sales in 2009, where he was tasked with recruiting and building CDI’s first New York City sales office – which within two years became the Company’s number one revenue generating location. He was next promoted in 2013 to EVP of Sales, now leading both CDI’s New Jersey and New York City-based sales teams. Under his direction, the Company experienced three straight years of record sales growth.
After almost two decades with CDI, he was promoted to President of Sales in 2017. In this capacity, he was responsible for managing revenue streams across all geographies, inclusive of core sales, digital sales, and annuity managed cloud services. He was also tasked with cultivating and developing talent across the organization, including Inside Sales and Solution Architects, managing strategic client and partner relationships, and leading the Company’s overall marketing initiatives, brand evolution and strategy. During his three years in this role, CDI posted its highest earnings in each of its major product and service offerings.
In 2020, Rich was promoted to President, giving him additional focus on driving merger, acquisition and integration efforts with investment firm, One Equity Partners, and overseeing CDI’s Professional and Managed Services lines of business.
Rich was promoted again, this time to CEO & President in 2021. In his role he's led 8 acquisitions and successful integrations, tripled revenue, and tripled employee count in less than three years.
Rich holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Rutgers University and resides in New York City with his wife Valerie, and two young daughters, Stella and Scarlett. In his spare time, Rich enjoys running, live concerts, cheering on the New York Mets and spending time with his family in Central Park.
Alyssa H.
Chief Marketing Officer
Alyssa H.
Chief Marketing Officer
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I've never worked in the same industry twice - my marketing career has spanned entertainment, banking, foam cup manufacturing, market research, real estate, roofing, and now IT services. I can tell you the product number of a foam cup from across the room and let you know how many layers of shingles are on a roof - tons of useless information!
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Bring your A-game, be ready to share ideas, work hard, and have fun.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I've become quite a DIYer and I love my power tools!
Angie G.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Angie G.
Chief Human Resources Officer
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my family, traveling in our RV, going to amusement parks and Disney.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
Traveling the United States and the world testing out different hotels and resorts and reporting about them (what's good, what's not good, the amenities, etc.).
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Before everyone else in the house gets up, I am usually curled up with a blanket and a book.
Brian J.
Chief Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer
Brian J.
Chief Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
Prior to joining CDI, I’ve spent my entire career in investment banking, advising companies in the IT Services sector in executing M&A and capital raise transactions. It’s been a thrill and an honor to fully dedicate my time now to helping CDI achieve its strategic growth goals, now from the inside and alongside an incredible team.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Listening to and creating music.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Making pancakes for my girls.
Cyrus L.
Chief Financial Officer
Cyrus L.
Chief Financial Officer
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I started my career with KPMG India in public accounting and am a qualified Charter Accountant from India. Subsequent to earning my accounting degree, I immediately moved over to KPMG's Corporate Finance team where I worked as an Investment Banker for 24 years before joining CDI. My focus in Corporate Finance was working with technology companies and helping them achieve their M&A objectives. I have completed over 60 transactions as an investment banker and have worked in India, the UK and the US, and I now live in New York City.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I love cooking for my family and friends, and I'm known to make a mean Indian curry.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
The best piece of advice I've ever been given, and which I have often doled out, is never to underestimate yourself, to push the boundaries, get out of your comfort zone, and constantly challenge yourself to get the next level - especially when you don't think you are 100% ready for the challenge.
Frank R.
President, HCI
Frank R.
President, HCI
Finish this sentence: On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
At the hockey rink with my two boys Jayden and Mason. I really enjoy watching them play ice hockey and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Besides being with my kids I love to golf. I don't have much time to enjoy the sport, but it really relaxes me. I enjoy just being outside and relaxing my mind.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Try and enjoy each day! Enjoy your family as it goes by fast! Try to learn something every day, give back and make a difference!
George G.
Chief Information Officer
George G.
Chief Information Officer
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I went to college for Economics and came out with an appetite for the world of computers. I have been in the IT industry my entire adult life, over half of it with CDI. At CDI I have done many jobs from running professional services, architecture work, data center designs, sales, CTO, and now CIO. The experience has been incredible getting to experience so many aspects of the world of IT and at the same time working with customers in just about every industry.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Anything out on the water - sailing, fishing, racing, cruising.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Don't come to CDI unless you have a hunger for learning in a fast-paced environment with a group of energetic, goal-oriented coworkers.
Jason K.
Chief Revenue Officer
Jason K.
Chief Revenue Officer
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
Extremely rewarding! I am blessed to work with top tier talent while getting to partner with great clients and vendors to solve all sorts of interesting, dynamic problems and challenges. Purity of intention to service our clients is our guiding principle in all things.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
First and foremost it's spending quality time being present with my family - my beautiful wife, daughter and son, aspiring to be the best father and husband I can be for them. When dad gets some free time, I love spending time on the mat training and coaching MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (dad is a Black Belt and can likely twist you up into some interesting positions you may not have known were possible). I also enjoy working my Boxer puppy in Schutzhund. Nothing beats a crisp fall morning in the back country archery hunting and I like my trucks big and my cars fast!
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Culture, culture, culture, it is the single most important organizational characteristic. As an employer it must be cultivated, nurtured and maintained as you scale and grow. As a candidate it's paramount you align yourself with an organization that has the right cultural values. At CDI we have a very principled, proven recipe for success here. We look for highly motivated and driven individuals who have high aspirations and expectations. The candidate must have ‘the Why' or the proverbial ‘chip on their shoulder'. What is the driving factor that is going to propel the individual through the toughest of times. I've learned over my career, the source of ‘the Why' can come from all sorts of different places, it doesn't matter so much as where it comes from, it just needs to be present in the individual. We then pay extremely close attention to two key character traits, the first is humility and the second is good morality and ethics. Humility encourages personal and professional growth while enabling team comradery, or as we like to affectionately say, a ‘gang mentality'. Consistent morale and ethical behavior and actions create the foundation for trust. Will the person do the right thing when no one is looking? High trust is an accelerant, both for internal and external collaboration, and trust is the foundation of any sustainable partnership. When you combine these three ingredients the outcome is an intelligent, professional, highly performant, high octane, winning team that is manically focused on servicing our clients and delivering them a stellar experience. If you think this sounds like you or anyone you know, I would love to hear from you!
John C.
President, Managed Services
John C.
President, Managed Services
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with friends and family, typically outdoors: hiking, biking, boating, or fishing.
Who do you admire and why?
Both of my parents. My mom was the most compassionate person I've ever known, and my father is the smartest.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
1. Don't sweat the small stuff! 2. Your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness.
Rob O.
Chief Architect & EVP of Sales Operations
Rob O.
Chief Architect & EVP of Sales Operations
Who do you admire and why?
Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller "Extreme Ownership." His leadership philosophy has become the basis for how I run and lead my own teams under the CDI umbrella. You can often hear me finish calls with his favorite phrase, "Let's get some."
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I am a dedicated father, Jiu Jitsu player and avid musician.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
"Aut inveniam viam aut faciam" is Latin for "I shall either find a way or make one." The phrase has been attributed to Hannibal Barca of Carthage; when his generals told him it was impossible to cross the Alps by elephant to reach the Roman army. Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 BC was one of the major events of the Second Punic War, and one of the most celebrated achievements of any military force in ancient warfare.
Sam S.
Executive Vice President, Digital Services
Sam S.
Executive Vice President, Digital Services
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Anything with my wife and two sons; especially golfing, tennis, games, puzzles, and travel.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
Looking like other people. When I had hair, I was told I look like Steve-O. Now, I can put on a pair of glasses and headset and pass for Penn State football coach James Franklin. But, my favorite story ever (please ask me about it) was being mistaken for Pitbull in Vegas and taking selfies with hundreds of fans.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
“Take the trip.” I unfortunately attended a funeral of a young father, and while watching the slideshow of pictures his family chose to remember him, it became clear that their favorite memories were traveling as a family. I came home and committed that whenever we are given the opportunity, we are going to take the trip.
Vince C.
Chief Operating Officer
Vince C.
Chief Operating Officer
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
There is no typical day at CDI and that's what I've loved about working here for more than a decade. We are constantly changing and evolving, which keeps every day fresh and fast-paced.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Be humble, learn every day, work hard and have fun.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I got a private pilot's license before I was old enough to get a driver's license.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Enjoying a cup of coffee and cooking breakfast with my kids.
Will H.
Chief Technology Officer
Will H.
Chief Technology Officer
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
One of my favorite things about my job is that I get to work with a lot of different people and on a lot of different things. I spend the majority of my time talking with clients and prospects about how CDI can help them achieve their goals. When I'm not doing that, you can usually find me working with marketing on our next great event, working in the lab with the delivery teams on our latest and greatest demo, in the studio recording some content, in a dark room building our next go to market slide decks, or on a stage presenting to anyone willing to listen!
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I started out my technology career where many of us did - on a helpdesk answering phones helping clients with computer or network issues. I actually met my wife while in this role (ask me about that story sometime). From there I graduated through the ranks and eventually became a field engineer. From there I moved into an architect role and had an opportunity to join VCE, and then EMC as a global principal architect working with their largest customers all over the world. It was during my time at EMC that I got into the infrastructure automation space. After interviewing 5 different times over a 5 year period, I finally joined CDI in March of 2016. My first job at CDI was to help lead its new Advanced Services practice, which at the time had 4 employees, and today is our Digital Transformation business unit led by Vince Collado and now has over 125 employees. Along the way I spent time working in CDI's office of the CTO for George Gosselin (our current CIO), and now serve as our CTO. I've had the opportunity to spend my entire career on the consulting side of the business, which I really enjoy.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
When I'm not working you can find me home with my family - my wife Alanna, son Carter, and daughter Caroline. On the weekends I love to play golf, often with fellow CDIers, and when I'm not doing that you can find me and Alanna traveling the world in luxury airline cabins booked with miles and points earned from traveling for work. The picture on my profile is in the first class cabin of an Etihad Airways Airbus A380, which is easily one of the coolest things we've ever done. If you've ever seen my background in my home office on a video meeting, you'll know I love to fly and am a bit of an aviation geek!
Leadership Team
Adam K.
President, CDI International
Adam K.
President, CDI International
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
After University, I spent a short time at (Telindus Knet) (a network integrator) before joining NE Computing. I was appointed a Director in 2006 and CEO in 2009. In 2012, we sold our US business, NE Computing Corporation, to CDI LLC to focus on our UK business which grew to a successful exit in 2016. After which I took a short break from the industry. Before joining CDI, I spent a few years operating a small IT Consultancy.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my wife and two children, and when Covid permits at our second home in Tenerife (where my wife is from).
Finish this sentence: "On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me..."
British weather permitting, walking on the beach or in the New Forest with my family and planning an epic Sunday dinner.
What's the best piece of advice you've been given?
"To say you could have done something, is as good as saying I didn't, and failed."
Ajay G.
VP, ServiceNow Practice
Ajay G.
VP, ServiceNow Practice
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Being outdoors, shooting hoops/kicking a soccer ball with my kids, or walking around town with wife.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
I have 2: Be kind to others - family, friends, coworkers, even strangers or anyone who touches your life. And happiness is enjoying small things in your life and sphere.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Making fun brunch, walking/running with our dog, or lazing around the house.
Anthony C.
Executive Vice President
of Sales
Anthony C.
Executive Vice President of Sales
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my wife and two children, extended family, making wine and other homemade foods / BBQ.
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I started my career at EMC (recruited right off the rugby field!) where I spent ten years in various roles from Inside Sales Representative to District Manager. After EMC, I joined Rubrik as a founding sales leader and spent five years there as an Account Executive, then first and second line sales leader. In my last role, I led the east coast sales group for Global and Enterprise Sales.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Engage your inner entrepreneur, come work with friends who will turn into family, and enjoy the journey! You will be challenged, you will grow, and you will be rewarded for helping us continue to build a great organization!
Ben S.
VP of Sales - NYC
Ben S.
VP of Sales - NYC
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I've spent the last two decades helping customers (many who have become close friends) stay ahead of the technology curve by challenging the status quo. I've always worked within the tech field, starting with telecom, WAN and Security, evolving into the data center and more recently, focusing on automation, digital workflow, and public cloud solutions.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Because tech work inevitably involves screen time and can be mentally strenuous, when I'm not working, I like to get outdoors and do something fun and physical that burns off energy. It doesn't matter if I'm running around with the kids, snowboarding, jumping in the ocean, or working on a random project, I want to be out there and breathing fresh air as much as possible.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Playing short order cook, serving up epic breakfasts for my wife and three kids, and then rushing someone to a ballfield somewhere.
Bob M.
Director, Network Architects
Bob M.
Director, Network Architects
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I am an RPI alumnus, CCIE-certified network architect with over 20 years' experience designing, selling, implementing, and operating networks large and small.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Traveling and camping with my family in our RV or tinkering with my classic arcade video game collection.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
Yes, but I can't disclose them or they would no longer be my secret powers.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Be prepared.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
I don't really know, so I'll just keep being good at my job!
Brad C.
AVP, Sales Operations
Brad C.
AVP, Sales Operations
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Outside of work, I cherish time with my family. My wife Kristin and I enjoy watching our children grow into impressive adults and becoming not only family but also friends. We love vacationing together, and making lasting memories. I also have a wood shop in my garage. There's something incredibly satisfying about transforming a simple piece of wood into something beautiful and useful.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
At CDI, culture takes center stage. Recognize the power of teamwork. Success doesn't stem from stepping on others, but from those who elevate us. CDI is a constellation of driven individuals, eager to boost the success of others as much as our own.
Who do you admire and why?
Reflecting on my wife's journey is truly inspiring. As an adult, she pursued and completed her degree with remarkable determination. She simultaneously supported my career growth, showcasing her strength and selflessness. Her ability to balance personal goals with unwavering support embodies the principles I hold dear: leading by example with confidence.
Brian B.
Chief Architect, CDI Cloud
Brian B.
Chief Architect, CDI Cloud
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I am happiest leading my Virtual Fighter squadron in Team vs Team charity event tournaments.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Be fast, be flexible, and be humble. If you go in thinking you know it all or are top of the heap you will miss something or get left behind.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Find the most basic and critical skill you have in your job and never outsource it. This was given to me by an anesthesiologist who still does his own IV's after 30 years. He said he didn't want to be out of practice if he had to find a vein in an emergency, he wanted to do it fast and well. I have taken this philosophy throughout my career and it has been very useful.
Brian D.
AVP, Digital Managed Services
Brian D.
AVP, Digital Managed Services
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Being with family and friends, playing sports, working out, and watching the Mets, Giants, Rangers and Knicks.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
The culture and people at CDI are unlike anything I've seen elsewhere. If you enjoy working with a team of extremely talented, committed individuals who know how to have fun doing so, this is the place to be.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
Traveling and creating new memories, tinkering with the latest tech gadgets, and finding ways to help the needy and underprivileged.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Watching cartoons and/or ESPN with my son, enjoying the last bit of the weekend with the family, and mentally preparing/planning for the week to come.
Brian K.
CTO, Intelligent Operations
Brian K.
CTO, Intelligent Operations
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
If The Smashing Pumpkins happen to be touring, then I'm going to as many shows as I possibly can. More regularly, I work on trying to hit a golf ball straight at least as often as the ball refuses.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
Working in a fast-paced industry, I found it vital to learn how to create a stress free yet still productive work environment. I'm a huge advocate of David Allen's work "Getting Things Done" and recommend it to anyone looking to better organize their lives.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
That in life, there are no mistakes, just opportunities to learn. When the fear of failure is gone, the potential for growth is limitless.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
I'd love to open a coffee shop and BYOB bistro that features live entertainment, something that brings the local community together through good food and good music.
Christian G.
AVP of Sales, Philadelphia
Christian G.
AVP of Sales, Philadelphia
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I've been in the IT world since I graduated from the University of Delaware in 1997. I was actually hoping to get hired by a small payroll company at that time. They turned me down, but I got the job as an intern at regional VAR instead. LUCKY ME! Since then I've spent 17 years in the channel in various sales and sales leadership roles and 6 more years on the OEM side at NetApp and Nimble Storage.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Hanging with my family and friends, aggressively watching any Philadelphia sports team and playing golf.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Two pieces of advice, actually - the first from my dad: "Do not worry about what you can't control." This has helped me avoid a lot of distractions in my life. The second is from a client: "Never underestimate the importance of being easy to do business with." I try every day to make our customers' experience with CDI as easy as possible.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Sitting by my wood stove drinking a coffee.
Christopher B.
CTO, Modern IT Operations
Christopher B.
CTO, Modern IT Operations
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
Chaos and anarchy wrapped in a riddle...
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I enjoy spending what precious few moments I have with my daughter. It doesn't even matter what we are doing. Video games, going to the gym, hitting the ball field. Just seeing the world.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
You be you. No one can empower you to do anything, you're an adult and you are empowered to make your own choices, but you have to be comfortable with the consequences. I learned a long time ago, people are not afraid of the choice they are facing, they are scared of consequences they don't understand.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
In the stands watching softball.
Colleen H.
Sr. Solutions Architect, Digital
Colleen H.
Sr. Solutions Architect, Digital
What are you happiest doing when you’re not working?
Running, hiking, biking, snowboarding - anything outside & active is for me! Growing up, family trips were often in the mountains, so when I’m not in the city I’m finding my way back to upstate New York, or visiting family in Colorado & Pennsylvania. I’m also a marathoner & hoping to finish the World Majors by 2024!
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Don’t be afraid to dive in headfirst, ask questions, and embrace failure. Being a little uncomfortable can be a good thing because usually that means growth is happening.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Find people who fill your gaps – whether that’s at work, in friendships, or with a life partner. No one is perfect, but with others, we can be better together.
Darryl S.
VP, Digital PMO
Darryl S.
VP, Digital PMO
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Anyone who knows me knows that I am happiest when surrounded by family. I have 5 adult children and 2 grandchildren. It doesn't matter if we are sitting around the table eating and laughing, on vacation enjoying time together, or just hanging out. It is easiest to know that these moments are the best for me.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
I would tell them that there are 2 things you need to know. First is that it is not about what you know - but your attitude and aptitude. You need to be someone who wants to be a great team player and can learn new things as well as solve problems quickly. Second, it is accountability and extreme ownership. These are hand in hand. Be accountable for what you have to do. Take ownership of all areas of your life and you will excel here.
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
This is probably my favorite part of the job. No two days look to much alike. I spend a lot of my day on calls and in meetings. Most every day starts with a couple of stand-up meetings that give me a chance to touch base with members of the team. I spend time talking to customers on key projects, the teams that our leading our projects, conversations with my direct reports, participating in presales calls, and recruiting new team members. I process quite a few emails dealing with a variety of subjects mostly focused on the above. I schedule time for planning, project and department review to make for a well-rounded week.
Dave S.
VP Sales, Performance and Optimization
Dave S.
VP Sales, Performance and Optimization
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my wife and three kids. Whether it is a basketball, softball, spending time outdoors, watching a good movie, listening to music or enjoying a great meal. Life's best moments happen when I am with them.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Concentrate on your character. Intelligence and effort can overcome a lot of things but, character leaves a lasting impression. This is a group of AMAZING people focused on success in a demanding fast-paced marketplace. Being authentically interested in those around you, those you work with and the customers you serve, allows you to understand the desired outcome of the task at hand.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Enjoying a quality cup of coffee while drooling over the newest Kindig-it Design's creation on, “Bitchin' Rides”, mostly likely while reviewing my weekly household budget. I like to multi-task.
David H.
Director HCI Business, Private Cloud Infrastructure
David H.
Director HCI Business, Private Cloud Infrastructure
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Be prepared to work with a team of people that are willing to work hard, learn new technologies, collaborate on challenges, work with a wide range of customers and be able to look back on the day and feel like you accomplished something significant. We work hard but we always find a way to make it a good time.
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
A typical day at CDI for me includes project, technical design and planning conversations with our internal team and customers to ensure that projects are delivered that meet the customer's needs. Additionally, I spend time reviewing opportunities and assist our account team with pricing and scope documentation. I also spend time managing the Converged Compute and Storage Teams day-to-day tasks and ensure that they have the necessary tools and training to deliver for customers. Lastly, I get an opportunity to be hands-on and assist my team with delivery. Overall, it is a great mix of administrative, technical and hands-on.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
When I am not working, I am happiest working with my Star Wars collection. I have been a fan since I first saw A New Hope in the theater in 1977 and have rabidly collected anything Star Wars since. My collection currently comes in upwards of 5,000 items and most of those are figures. I enjoy organizing and cataloging the collection. Need to keep track of what is what!
Ed S.
AVP, Solutions Architects - Digital
Ed S.
AVP, Solutions Architects - Digital
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
There is no typical day at CDI. That is what makes every day unique, exciting and fun.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my family, taking trips, finding new dining experiences and supporting my son's playing baseball. They are in college and high school now, but I have enjoyed every minute of it since they were seven, both coaching and watching.
Who do you admire and why?
My parents and grandparents. Growing up we all spent a lot of time together. They taught me how to never give up, gave me an appreciation for music, tradition and the arts and most importantly the appreciation for family and life. Every day is a gift make the most of it and have some fun.
Felix V.
CTO, Security
Felix V.
CTO, Security
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Come to join the fun. You will NEVER stop learning.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Humility is the key to success. You'll learn more from your failures than your successes.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
I'd design, build, and run a state-of-the-art sports facility giving children access to the best environment to thrive and grow in their sport of choice. Hopefully, they chose soccer, though, lol.
Jason L.
Practice Manager, CSM
Jason L.
Practice Manager, CSM
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I love spending time doing things with my family. It doesn't matter if it's taking our RV on a road trip full of outdoor adventures, watching the kids play sports, or just hanging out by the pool.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
If you ask my wife or kids, it's that I can fix anything. According to them there isn't a project I can't tackle whether it's a DIY around the house or working on one of the cars. I would say that my hidden talent is being the fastest at building Lego sets.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
Traveling the world trying new foods and taking pictures of architecture and nature.
Jason M.
Director, Solutions Architects
Jason M.
Director, Solutions Architects
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Be ready to learn. Everyone you'll meet at CDI has a wealth of expertise that they are ready to share. It may be technical, sales or professional, but, if you keep your ears and your mind open the potential to grow is incredible.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Skiing! East coast ice or west coast powder, doesn't matter to me. I just love to be out there.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Just before my daughter was born, my wife's mother told me, "remember, the days are long, but the years fly by." That one line has helped me remember to slow down and not miss out on what today holds.
Jason T.
VP, Sales DMV
Jason T.
VP, Sales DMV
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
After graduating from James Madison University, I was fortunate to play baseball in the New York Yankees organization for 5 years. I used then focused my competitive energy to technology sales in the DC market starting with UUNET technologies. I spent 15 years in that role which saw a ton of merger activity and ultimately became Verizon Business. In 2012, I made the move to EMC where I was an Account Executive and District Manager before leaving to join one of my top partners in 2020, Clearpath Solutions Group. I am excited to now be part of the growing CDI family.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I enjoy spending time with my family, driving my 1957 Chevrolet, photography, and sports.
Name three words that describe you.
Accountable, Loyal, and competitive
Jenn S.
AVP, Sales Operations
Jenn S.
AVP, Sales Operations
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I started my career in distribution as a receptionist. After working my way up at distribution I moved to the VAR space. I have worked in Sales Ops, I have sold managed maintenance and managed services. I came to CDI by way of acquisition and there is nowhere else I'd rather be.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
I can teach you software, but I can't teach “want to” or “give a damn”. Come to us wanting to make yourself and those around you better and CDI will become home.
Name three words that describe you.
Resilient, Dedicated, Straightforward
Joe D.
Practice Manager, ITSM
Joe D.
Practice Manager, ITSM
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I am happiest spending quality time with my wife and two wonderful daughters! We enjoy traveling and really just spending good quality time in each other's company and cracking ourselves up.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Out for a run or getting ready to do some housework. I have gathered quite the collection of power and woodworking tools so there is steady stream of projects to get into.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
I have two axioms that really resonate for me. The first is “Smooth seas do not make for good sailors.” The true test of a person's mettle is when they are being challenged; whether that is mentally, physically, emotionally and / or spiritually. How we respond in those moments of adversary is all we really need to know about ourselves and others. The second is “Old keys do not open new doors.” When we decide that we want to do different for ourselves, we have to start moving different.
John P.
VP, MITO Technical Services
John P.
VP, MITO Technical Services
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Spending time with family, on the golf course, or in the fall - getting ready to watch the Giants.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I love traveling with my wife - going to the beach, cruising, or checking out a new town or historical site.
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
The best part about working at CDI is that there is no "typical day". We work with a lot of technologies and a diverse group of customers. Each day is filled with new challenges, which is great. It's never a boring ride.
Jon M.
VP Service Operations and Analytics
Jon M.
VP Service Operations and Analytics
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
All through high school, I knew for a fact that I wanted to be a mathematics teacher at the higher education level. But after purchasing my first computer, I was hooked. While working on a Computer Science degree, I started co-oping with IBM in one of their first technology call centers. Shortly thereafter I started working full time as a network engineer while finishing my degree. Throughout my 30+ years in IT, I have helped the end-users, turned the wrenches, monitored the blinking lights, worked in the data center at 2:00 am, ran the operations, led the team-market-regions, created the products and built some life-long friendships.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Aside from spending time with my family, I love gardening. I grew up on a farm and there is something fulfilling about the reaping of a harvest after all the physical labor, change in seasons, patience and time. You can't stop time. But if you work consistently and lean in when faced with uncontrollable circumstances, your efforts will always payoff; though sometimes not as the way you anticipated.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I love decorating my house and yard at Christmas. My inspiration - Clark Griswold! The obsession started when my daughter was young and each year, we have increased the decorations. It's a pretty big ordeal that usually starts with the preparation in October and finishes with clean-up in February. Even one year, I actually fell through the attic while putting decorations away; a true Clark moment.
JP F.
Director of Data Analytics
JP F.
Director of Data Analytics
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
When I'm not working I love watching my kids perform. My boys are in marching band, school chorus and jazz bands. My daughter is part of a baton twirling team, plays the oboe and sings. All three of them are involved in plays and musicals as well. It's great to see their hard work and dedication pay off.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
If you're not laughing, you're crying! Maybe not a truly meaningful piece of advice on the surface, but I believe your reaction to adversity has a profound effect on the ability to overcome. While not always easy, I choose to laugh! Don't mistake my reaction for a lack of empathy, but I try to convey a calm and pragmatic approach. If calmer heads tend to prevail, then I want to lighten the mood so we can process and resolve issues effectively.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Care! Care about your work. Care about the customer and whatever they're dealing with. Care about your co-workers. A culture of wanting to make “It” work better, more seamlessly, more easily for all parties involved will carry you to new challenges and the ability to have more of an impact. Innovate with a purpose!
Katie P.
AVP, Marketing
Katie P.
AVP, Marketing
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
Each day is so different in CDI Marketing! You can usually find me either meeting with security and digital reps planning the next big event, building out campaigns or working with partners to track certs and create business plans.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I love doing anything outdoors, traveling to unique places or just sharing drinks and lots of laughs with my favorite people. And of course, I'm happiest being a mom (which is also coincidentally the most challenging).
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
Running a B&B on a tropical island.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Playing referee to two rambunctious boys or walking the dog but definitely drinking lots of coffee.
Kevin O.
AVP, HCI Business Unit
Kevin O.
AVP, HCI Business Unit
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I started in IT consulting in 2005 and have only ever worked for consulting partners. I have held various roles from Junior Engineer, Engineer, Solutions Architect, Director of Technology, Principal Engineer and now Practice Lead at CDI of the Networking/Security Business Unit.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Be humble, don't be afraid to ask for help and always be willing to learn.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
How do you expect to be good at something if you never try?
Kim P.
AVP, HCI Business Unit
Kim P.
AVP, HCI Business Unit
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
When I'm not working, I like to enjoy the simpler things, like reading, baking, travelling (whenever possible), and spending time with my husband, Scott, and my dog, Bailey.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
If I wasn't doing project management, I would love to work with animals. I have always been an animal lover, and grew up with a number of odd pets - like guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, cats, dogs and even a few pet rats.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Cooking breakfast with my husband. My husband and I try to eat healthy throughout the week, but Sundays are our "splurge" days. So, before COVID we would go out for breakfast every Sunday morning, as more of "date night" to get out together, but since COVID we have instead done Sunday morning breakfast at home. Fancy French toast, pancakes, eggs benedict, and breakfast hash are some of our favorites.
Kyle M.
VP, Solutions Architects
Kyle M.
VP, Solutions Architects
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I've been with CDI since I was a college intern pursuing a Computer Engineering degree at TCNJ. Over my 13+ year tenure I have been afforded multiple opportunities ranging from Technical Consultant to Account Manager, Solutions Architect and now AVP of Data Center Solutions.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Watching Netflix with my Fiancé, Allie, and playing with my six-pound attack-trained Pomeranian. I am also a big sports fan (Green Bay Packers and Duke Blue Devils) and enjoy playing basketball and poorly slapping a golf ball all over the course to pass the time.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
"If you're not first, you're last." - Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights.
Lauren B.
Corporate Controller
Lauren B.
Corporate Controller
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
My career started in public accounting where I spent seven years performing financial statement audits and tax services to clients. I joined the private sector as Assistant Controller at a private-equity owned energy company. There, I streamlined the month-end close process and built out a finance team. When the PE group sold to a competitor, I was responsible for reporting results to our parent company, documenting processes and controls for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, and was the point person for the integration of our finance groups which included adopting their ERP system. My experience sets me up nicely for my role at CDI!
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Very early on in my career I received a piece of advice that goes something like "Take time to understand the concepts, what you are actually doing and why you are doing it, because, if you make it to the top by rubbing elbows, you'll wake up every day in fear that someone will expose things you do not know and understand."
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Walking up my driveway to grab farm fresh eggs from my neighbor that I use in my "famous" scratch pancakes. Sunday morning breakfast with my family is one of my favorite times of the week.
Lisa E.
Assistant Controller - Services
Lisa E.
Assistant Controller - Services
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
At the gym and then at church. During the pandemic, the gym was my saving grace. And Sunday morning worship is always nourishment for the soul.
What's a typical day like for you?
Did you ever think of an accountant as a fire fighter? Every day is different, and some fires are bigger than others. Dousing the fire with process, policy and sometimes good ole creative thinking brings satisfaction every day, but I always keep my bunker gear close.
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
Since graduating from Messiah College (Go Falcons!), my career has taken me from working with friends in a sole proprietorship, to working for a local healthcare company, to being in the Fortune 500 world. Following an entrepreneur again took a lot of soul searching but reflecting back over the years, I can honestly say this has been the most fulfilling time of my career.
Matt L.
Director, Cloud and Managed Service
Matt L.
Director, Cloud and Managed Service
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Driving (fast, but lawfully).
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Running for the coffee.
Name three words that describe you.
Honest, precise, and sarcastic.
Matt S.
Director, Enterpise Operations Center
Matt S.
Director, Enterpise Operations Center
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I started with IBM in college and worked on the Los Angeles Olympics for two years. I have been in the VAR/PSG/Managed Services space since I graduated college. My passions lie in Data Centers, Colocation and Managed Services. I was hired by Peak 10 to launch the Atlanta market which is how I met CDI originally.
Who do you admire and why?
John Wooden. He was an incredible coach and leader with unshakeable integrity and resolve. One of my favorite stories was about a reporter who asked him about his "game plan". He responded with (paraphrase) "I don't have a game plan. I can show you my detailed practice plans..."
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
1.) Hanging with my family at the beach, 2.) building something with my oldest daughter, 3.) coaching my youngest daughter's softball team or 4.) riding my bike.
Matt S.
Director, Service Operations
Matt S.
Director, Service Operations
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I've been working in Managed Services for 22 years. I started as a Data Center Engineer for a small company that developed and hosted websites. Throughout my career I've been involved in the build and operation of many environments, large and small, client and in-house. Since starting I've expanded into all areas of IT Managed Services from end user support to cloud. I transitioned into management leadership 15 years ago and ever since I've prided myself on leveraging technology to solve business needs and providing great leadership our engineers and employees.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I am happiest when I am creating things. Cooking, music and woodworking are my most common outlets. I also greatly enjoy spending time with my family, dining, and all things on or around water, like boating and beach days!
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
If you do everything perfectly to the letter, that's worth a B. To get an A you need to go above and beyond, and it often requires hard work, imagination, and creativity.
Melissa F.
Manager, Digital PMO
Melissa F.
Manager, Digital PMO
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my two adult children, their spouses, and my two “bonus” sons, however the best thing is traveling to see my sweet granddaughter who now lives in Florida!
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
My favorite advice from a friend was to never let anyone clip your wings. I love that CDI allows me to showcase my strengths and ideas, allowing me to soar to new heights. My favorite quote is, “May my impact be greater than my image.” Photos fade, but impact doesn't. I always try to leave something better than I found it, including each project and the relationships that go hand in hand with it.
Name three words that describe you.
Positive, Kind, Influencer
Michael C.
AVP, Solution Architects - Data Center
Michael C.
AVP, Solution Architects - Data Center
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
Starting in a NOC, I learned to manage and troubleshoot all forms of technology, seeing how it all interconnected. Moving into delivery I learned the importance of scoping and how elements of design can complement each other. Now as a Solutions Architect, I put all of those aspects into everything I do, truly listening to our customers to give them the best possible outcome.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my family and working out, even working out with my family.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
We are all about culture, teamwork and leadership.
Mike B.
VP Sales
Mike B.
VP Sales
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I'm passionate about customers and their success and have over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. Ten years at EMC and in the top 1% of the sales force for all ten years, both as account manager and district manager. Since leaving EMC, I've spent years at CDI as a Director of Sales.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I completed a 155-mile, 7-day, self-supported ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert in China. I'm also a former soccer player, All-State, All-East in high school and went on to play collegiate soccer for Radford University in the NCAA D1 Big South Conference.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Never think you are better than anyone else and never think anyone is better than you - and if you see someone on the ground, don't look down, extend your hand and pick them back up.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
With my wife at the fields watching our boys play sports.
Nick P.
Director, DevSecOps
Nick P.
Director, DevSecOps
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I love distance running and it's something I've kept with since High School Cross Country. I'm no Steve Prefontaine, but it's therapy for me and I can't imagine getting through the week without it. Beyond that, I think I just enjoy creating things. It's not work when I'm crafting and hopefully learning a new skill in the process. Whether it's baking a better loaf of bread, improving upon or creating new beer recipe or the tinkering I do with new technology - I just love making things and will spend hours on projects without noticing the passage of time.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
Many! I spend so much time working and talking about technology, but I think very few know how much I love to bake, brew and cook. I'm also musically inclined and play both the violin and guitar. My wife, Britany, says I'm also very good at putting her to sleep with technology overviews and recounts of the most recent book I've read. She says it's the best sleep-aid out there!
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
Teaching. It'd probably still be about technology, or science but I love passing on what I've learned and I have a huge amount of respect for those that dedicate their lives to bettering the next generation. I even married a teacher!
Peter B.
Area Vice President, Security
Peter B.
Area Vice President, Security
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I have held numerous roles from heading-up an IB's risk department to being a Dunkin Donuts Franchisee ("time to make the donuts!"). Each stage of my career, change has helped me in numerous ways and although the ride has been an adventure, I certainly would not change a thing. Well maybe one thing... :)
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my family, being active and raising our new puppy, Milo. I have two children (Ashley and Eli) who are very active and help keep me grounded. Whenever I need an honest opinion, I know I can count on them no matter how harsh the response is. Of course, my wife Jill is always available for similar feedback haha!
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Life is not about the accomplishments it is about the journey. Enjoy every step in the process and try to never make the same mistake twice.
Peter M.
Director, Managed Service Engineering
Peter M.
Director, Managed Service Engineering
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
20 years spent in the IT industry ranging from the healthcare, non-profit, and pharmaceutical industries. I started writing .NET for a cashew-trading platform (yeah, that was a thing in 2001) in my early 20s and moved into engineering and operations over time.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Surviving fatherhood.
Who do you admire and why?
My wife. Her patience is remarkable.
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about?
I'm quite good at drawing the human figure.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Making chocolate chip pancakes, bacon, and eggs for the family.
Name three words that describe you.
Bold, Bald, and Beautiful.
Preston S.
Practice Lead, V-Practice
Preston S.
Practice Lead, V-Practice
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
A typical day for me at CDI involves many communications with my direct team members, customers, and other organization members. Beyond that, I'm always looking to improve the way my team operates, both logistically and from a technical products/solutions/features perspective. I've found that there aren't enough hours in the day in working here and no limits to activity.
What are you happiest doing when you aren't working?
I moved to New Mexico to be in the outdoors more. I really like going for hikes in Albuquerque and Santa Fe in the mountains with my wife and three dogs. I also like mountain biking the mountain trails as well. When I'm at home, I like working on my amateur DJ equipment (turntables, mixer, drum machine, track recorder), making mediocre hip hop beat-related homemade tracks. :)
What is the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
From a technical standpoint, a former boss told me to try to learn something new each day or at the very least each week. This has helped me considerably in my career, to stay fresh and not to become stagnant.
Ralph C.
VP, Service Architecture
Ralph C.
VP, Service Architecture
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
I am the Chief Network Solutions Architect working on all things networking, which includes both the traditional routing, switching, security and wireless, as well as emerging Software-Defined Networking (SDN) technologies in the data center, WAN and LAN. I primarily work with customers designing SDN solutions on a pre-sales basis, as well as assisting our senior engineers during the post-sales implementation process.
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I have over 22 years of technical experience in the IT industry. Having started in 1999 working as a Technical Support Specialist with another integrator and later a customer, I worked on various engagements ranging from application scripting, desktop and server support to network installations. Above all, networking piqued my interest and I proceeded to certify on the Cisco networking track. In 2010 I achieved the Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching certification -- which I currently hold active. It was a very long certification process but in the end, it was well worth it!
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I love to spend time with my family. Kids grow up so fast you only have a finite time with them when they are little. It brings me so much joy to see my daughter growing up happy.
Who do you admire and why?
I admire my parents for having the strength and will to leave a communist country, leaving behind all family, to build a better future for my sister and me. It was a very long journey for us, but we made it, a pure reflection of the American dream.
Ray D.
Area Vice President, Service Operations
Ray D.
Area Vice President, Service Operations
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Find a mentor and be a mentor, embrace failure.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Pre-COVID at Northpoint Community Church, but now online Northpoint Community Church (Zoom meeting with family and friends).
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Be willing to sacrifice some things to build the career you want.
Renee C.
Director of Marketing Operations
Renee C.
Director of Marketing Operations
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
Every day is a little different, but there is always an Excel spreadsheet involved.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
First at Mass, and then home getting ready for Sunday family dinner. We start around 3:00 and always have a house full.
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I have worked in marketing in some capacity my entire professional life, the majority of which has been at CDI. I started at CDI in 2005 as a marketing assistant in a two-person department. It is now a team of 7 and continually growing. I am excited to see what is yet to come.
Ronnie O.
Director of HCI Business, Microsoft and EUC Solutions
Ronnie O.
Director of HCI Business, Microsoft and EUC Solutions
What's a typical day like for you at CDI?
My typical day at CDI can vary widely. It could be a mix of doing research ahead of an upcoming professional services implementation, reviewing architectural designs and solutions proposals, or looking for ways we can improve service delivery.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I enjoy playing soccer with my two kids and going on family walks with our Shih Tzu.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
All of our engineers at CDI have a very strong work ethic and work really well in a team setting. Technical competency aside, work ethic and teamwork are two of the top five things I look for when evaluating a candidate for the team.
Who do you admire and why?
I've always admired Bill Gates, in large part due to his philanthropic work to enhance healthcare, mitigate climate change and to reduce poverty across the world.
If you weren't so damn good at your current job, what else would you be doing?
Deep-sea fishing.
Russell P.
CTO, Modern Apps
Russell P.
CTO, Modern Apps
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
Have always loved technology and worked in it for some form since I was 15 years old starting with PC repair and building LAN party networks for video games.
Got into the virtualization game in 2005 with Vmware ESX 2.5 and Virtual Center 1.0; went from there to work at a consulting startup in the San Francisco Bay Area just before the 08 crash helping customers adopt virtualization and dealing not just with the technology but the people impact and business impact as well.
From there started to get into a lot of automation and building clouds before we called it that. Spent a lot of time in a lot of companies learning what sorts of headwinds and challenges we'd run into.
Eventually moved to a systems integrator to build up a consulting practice and really lean into a lot of emerging tech. Found things like vcloud director, VCAC (now vRA), and python based automation to be super cool so rolled it into something we could sell and deliver. Eventually bootstrapped our Openstack practice, puppet practice, our cloud practice, our ansible practice, our devops practice and more.
Got chartered to build up an elite team to really focus on strategic services and from there went gangbusters!
Here at CDI now to try more ideas and get things going!
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Listening to podcasts about history; I love learning interesting factoids we never got in school.
I love craft beer of all styles. Sours, IPAs, stouts, porters, crazy stuff.
Big fan of eating out at restaurants. Everything from a food truck to a 3 michelin star place.
Cooking breakfast for my daughter every morning and taking her to school.
Laughing with my wife with inappropriate jokes and dark humor.
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
Be true to yourself!
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
At a brunch eating biscuits and gravy with some kind of rye whiskey cocktail with my family!
Ryan B.
CTO, Strategic Alliances
Ryan B.
CTO, Strategic Alliances
What advice would you give to a candidate who wants to join our team of rock stars?
If you're looking to be part of a culture that learns, grows, and thrives together, CDI is the perfect destination for you!
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my family exploring Florida.
Finish this sentence: “On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...”
In the car, driving to a soccer game for one of my daughters.
Ryan M.
AVP of Sales, Philadelphia
Ryan M.
AVP of Sales, Philadelphia
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
When I am not working, I am happiest spending time with my wife and three daughters. In addition, I enjoy traveling with my wife, listening to music, watching my children play sports, grilling and enjoying a cold beer.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
"When you do more then you're paid to do, you will eventually be paid more for what you do." - Zig Ziglar
Name three words that describe you.
Hardworking, loyal, and generous.
Tawna P.
AVP, Strategic Alliances
Tawna P.
AVP, Strategic Alliances
What is a typical day like for you at CDI?
Each day is going to include conversations with partners and teammates. I'm often collaborating with other internal departments and external resources to help solve problems and create positive momentum with our most strategic partners.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
I love to travel, to see unique places and explore different customs. Being able to share a new experience with family or friends makes memories that can be enjoyed for a life time.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
You'll drive yourself crazy worrying about the things you can't control. Instead, focus on what you can control - your actions and reactions are all up to you.
Tom O.
Practice Manager, SecOps/IRM
Tom O.
Practice Manager, SecOps/IRM
Tell us a little bit about your professional background and experience.
I have worked in the Security and Compliance world for 20+ years as a SOC analyst before moving into the ServiceNow space. I have the experience and expertise to guide our clients through the large amount of tools and processes to help them exceed their goals.
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with family in the Finger Lakes on the boat and enjoying the scenery.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Life your life to the fullest every day!
Whitney S.
HR Director
Whitney S.
HR Director
What are you happiest doing when you’re not working?
Spending time with my family. We love being outdoors, hunting, fishing (at any one of the 10,000 lakes in Minnesota), playing sports, going to our cabin, or traveling.
Finish this sentence: “On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Making a Sunday brunch with all the fixings for my family and finishing it off with a cup of coffee in our porch while our kids play outside.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Don’t ever stop learning and growing as a person. The more you learn and grow, the better your life will be. The same goes with your professional life, become a student of your field. The more you continue to evolve and learn, that will propel you to become a master at what you do.
Will N.
VP, Modern IT Operations Sales
Will N.
VP, Modern IT Operations Sales
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Running around with my 4 year old son racing matchbox cars and playing with dinosaur toys.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Working out in my gym, and then going for hikes and outdoor adventures with my wife and son.
Name three words that describe you.
Hardworking, loyal, and driven.
Will S.
CTO, Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
Will S.
CTO, Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
What are you happiest doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my Wife (Anna), three children (Brogan, Harper, and Caroline), and miniature Dachshund (Blu). I love Traveling, Cooking, Building, Thinking, Driving, Motorcycling, Racing, Tinkering, and in general, learning ALL of the things that this life can offer.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Every day is a gift - Live each as hard as you can and never dwell on the past.
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Up early, and assuming anything but rain, outside and tinkering with something.
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