David Simmons is a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as a Principal Solutions Architect (Sales Engineer) at Red Hat. In this pivotal role, David has been instrumental in bridging the gap between technical innovation and sales strategy, particularly focusing...
David Simmons is a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as a Principal Solutions Architect (Sales Engineer) at Red Hat. In this pivotal role, David has been instrumental in bridging the gap between technical innovation and sales strategy, particularly focusing on the deployment and enablement of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) technology. His promotion from Senior Architect to Principal reflects his deep expertise and leadership in crafting enterprise solutions that resonate with Fortune 500 clients, driving significant cost savings estimated between $1.3 million and $5 million annually.
At Red Hat, David is at the forefront of developing and promoting cutting-edge solutions, including Red Hat OpenShift (Platform as a Service) and OpenStack (Infrastructure as a Service). His work involves not only technical architecture but also aligning these solutions with the newly formed Red Hat Cloud Solutions Sales Team to enhance market penetration and customer satisfaction. David's extensive background in virtualization, cloud computing, and disaster recovery equips him with the unique ability to design and implement robust IT infrastructures that meet the dynamic needs of modern enterprises.
His technical leadership extends beyond mere architecture; David is a catalyst for innovation, fostering collaboration between engineering and sales teams to ensure that clients receive tailored solutions that drive their business objectives. With a strong foundation in enterprise software, data center management, and networking, David Simmons exemplifies the qualities of a forward-thinking IT professional dedicated to delivering transformative solutions in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
