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Brian Sheedy

Las Vegas,USA

Summary

Experienced technical enablement specialist with a strong background in instructional design and curriculum development for technology solutions. Adept at designing and delivering enablement programs that empower teams with practical cybersecurity and enterprise security skills. Proven history of supporting go-to-market initiatives through advanced technical product marketing and interactive sales training. Experience in endpoint, asset, and service management, complemented by agile product management and solution engineering to drive business growth and equip organizations to tackle complex technical challenges.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Product Marketing Engineer

Broadcom - Enterprise Security Group

02.2022 - 07.2025

Championed global technical sales enablement for Symantec Endpoint Security, orchestrating scalable training programs, product demonstrations, and technical enablement content for over 500 sales and support professionals.
Delivered over 20 high-impact enablement sessions at conferences, workshops, and user groups, highlighting differentiated use cases that accelerated product adoption and improved understanding.
Engineered advanced Endpoint Security cloud and on-premises demonstration environments and produced more than 50 enablement and marketing assets, ensuring consistent alignment with global sales strategies.
Investigated emerging endpoint security trends, customer pain points, and competitive dynamics through market research, shaping product positioning and enablement strategy to increase sales-qualified leads and partner engagement.
Partnered with product, sales, and marketing teams to refine go-to-market strategies, minimizing onboarding friction and elevating technical readiness, which contributed to a 20% reduction in ramp-up time for internal and partner resources.
Administered and updated Endpoint Security sales, support, and curriculum assets across the internal Sales Resource Center (Liferay), external Symantec Partner Portal, and Learning@Broadcom (Cornerstone) LMS, ensuring accuracy and accessibility in content management.

Principal Product Manager

Broadcom - Enterprise Security Group

11.2019 - 03.2022

Led cross-functional teams to define product strategy for the Symantec Essential Security portfolio, supporting over 5,000 enterprise deployments representing over $15M in revenue.
Managed the product lifecycle for: Ghost Solution Suite, Protection Engine, Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange, Data Center Security, Critical System Protection, and Industrial Control System Protection.
Leveraged market analysis and Agile methodologies to prioritize the product roadmap, launching 25 new capabilities, increasing feature adoption by 15%, boosting contract revenue by 14%, and reducing support escalations by 20% and accelerating sprint velocity by 25%.
Strategically planned, developed, and documented major software and UI modernization enhancements for Symantec Protection Engine and Data Center Security; these improvements were successfully implemented after my tenure, resulting in significant gains in user experience, ease of implementation, and support efficiency.
Defined and developed service and support strategies, datasheets, and sales enablement materials for Symantec Endpoint Management solutions, including IT, Asset, Client, and Server Management Suite products.

Senior Technical Enablement Manager

Symantec

07.2012 - 11.2019

Led a team of five to design and deliver strategic sales enablement programs and course curricula for Endpoint Security and Management products, reaching over 1,200 global stakeholders within the Symantec Education and Enablement organization.
Facilitated more than 25 professional development workshops for internal teams, partners, and customers, accelerating product adoption, deepening technical ability, and supporting certification pathways.
Developed over 75 technical enablement assets tailored for pre-sales and post-sales engineers, aligning content with evolving product capabilities and customer expectations.
Produced over 15 instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning training courses, including virtual lab environments to support scalable learning experiences.
Mentored more than 1,800 internal and partner sales engineers, conducting skill assessments and shaping enablement strategies aligned with regional sales goals and technical readiness benchmarks.
Contributed to Symantec's Technical and Sales Certification programs by taking part in exam development and proctoring, resulting in a consistent 10% annual increase in certified professionals across internal and partner ecosystems.
Served as a subject matter expert in competitive analysis, presales and post-sales engagement, and RFP responses, providing information and guidance related to product positioning and enterprise deals.

Solution Engineer / Architect

Symantec

08.2010 - 07.2012

Executed solution engineering and post-sale support for Symantec Endpoint Management (Altiris) products, advancing partner technical enablement and enhancing services strategy.
Coordinated with sales, support, and product teams to streamline global service delivery, developing Service Delivery Resource Kits that reduced onboarding time for new partner sales engineers and consultants by 15%.
Trusted advisor and technical resource for over 50 strategic enterprise accounts, shaping solution architecture and influencing enterprise buying decisions.
Crafted over 20 advanced training modules and guides to strengthen pre-sales and consulting capabilities, accelerating deployment success.
Designed and led over 40 breakout sessions and interactive labs on endpoint management best practices, product innovations, and implementation strategies at industry, internal, partner, and customer conferences and workshops.

Solutions Consultant / Architect

Symantec

07.2006 - 08.2010

Delivered professional services consulting for Symantec Endpoint Management (Altiris) solutions, providing comprehensive assessment, design, and implementation services to over 150 enterprise clients across diverse industries, while keeping a 95% average customer satisfaction rating.
Orchestrated solution architecture by collaborating with over 40 internal and partner entities, offering solution scoping, assessment, and design guidance; generated enablement content that boosted successful implementation rates by 20% and directly influenced over $65M in solution sales.
Authored 5 best practice guides, introducing a 30% reduction in solution deployment time and streamlining service delivery compared to earlier methods.
Secured Altiris Authorized Consultant (AAC) certification to reinforce customer confidence and value and reached Altiris Authorized Instructor (ACI) certification to deliver instructor-led courses from the Symantec curriculum between professional services engagements.
Facilitated over 60 breakout sessions and interactive labs on endpoint management assessment, design, transformation, and operation at industry, internal, partner, and customer conferences—consistently driving high audience engagement and knowledge retention.

Technology Consultant - Specialist Level

Hewlett Packard, HP

06.1998 - 06.2005

Executed the design and implementation of IT / PC Lifecycle Solutions (Altiris) across North America, focusing on Service & Asset Management.
Delivered customized statement of work opportunities, including proof of concept services and complex Altiris integrations.
Monitored Altiris relationships to ensure customer value and retention, contributing to support services excellence.
Developed comprehensive project plans to guide technology rollouts and ensure timely delivery of services.
Mentored junior consultants on best practices in technology integration and client engagement strategies.

Services & Support Engineer II

Hewlett Packard, HP

07.1995 - 06.1998

Diagnosed and resolved technical issues for internal and external stakeholders using various support tools and experience in electronic and mechanical repair.
Designed and delivered various Altiris PC deployment solutions, enhancing operational efficiency of large office relocations and PC/Server deployments.
Executed high-level troubleshooting for HP/Compaq ProLiant Servers, Printers and peripherals, ensuring minimal downtime.
Installed hardware, operating systems, and software applications to meet client needs.

Work Preference

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Full TimeContract WorkGig Work

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RemoteHybrid

Education

Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)

Niagara College

Welland, ON, Canada

Software

Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, FrameMaker, Audition, Premiere)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Publisher, Visio)

Symantec EPM (Altiris): IT, Client, Asset, Server Management Suites

Symantec Endpoint Security Complete & Enterprise

Symantec Endpoint Protection

Symantec Protection Engine

Symantec Data Center Security

Microsoft OS: Windows, Windows Server

Techsmith Camtasia, SnagIT, Audiate

Atlassian Jira / Confluence

Cornerstone SABA / Liferay

Skills

Technical Sales Enablement
Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
Development of Technical Training Programs
Partner Engagement and Sales Enablement
Solution Engineering
Product Marketing and Strategic Positioning
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Go-to-Market Strategy Formulation
Cybersecurity and Endpoint Security Solutions
Competitive and Market Analysis
Agile Product Management
Endpoint, Asset, and Service Management
Conference and Workshop Facilitation
Virtual / Physical Demonstration Environments

Certification

Symantec Certified Specialist (SCS): Symantec IT Management Suite, Client Management Suite
Symantec Technical Specialist (STS): Symantec Endpoint Security Complete
Symantec Technical Specialist (STS): Symantec Endpoint Protection
Authorized Symantec Consultant (ASC): Endpoint Management Specialization
Altiris Authorized Consultant (AAC)
Altiris Certified Instructor (ACI)
Altiris Certified Engineer (ACE)

Portfolio

FEATURED

Detailed Overview of Symantec Endpoint Management

Data Center Security 6.10 Technical Update April 2025

SES Complete Introduction

Product Datasheets & Briefs

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