Sebastian Farsewicz
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Results-oriented Sales Engineering Leader and Solutions Architect with 20+ years of experience in technical team leadership. Specializes in SASE, SD-WAN, Network Security, and Zero Trust architectures, delivering solutions that meet critical customer needs. Demonstrated success in managing sales engineering teams, fostering talent development, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective security strategies and partnerships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SASE Domain Consultant II
Palo Alto Networks
04.2024 - Current
- Guided customers in Zero Trust adoption as SASE Domain Consultant at Palo Alto Networks.
- Developed tailored technical solutions to address specific business needs.
- Collaborated with clients to formulate targeted action plans for unique challenges.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Clarified project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
- Cultivated customer relationships alongside Solutions Consultant Managers and District Sales Managers.
- Promoted industry leadership across on-premises, cloud, and security service domains.
Staff Systems Engineer SASE & SD-WAN
VMware by Broadcom
07.2019 - 04.2024
- Evangelized SASE and SD-WAN vision to executives and technical teams, establishing preferred cybersecurity solutions.
- Articulated differentiated value propositions for SASE and SD-WAN, enhancing network agility and security.
- Provided domain expertise at industry events, leading discussions on evolving security trends.
- Guided Service Provider customers in adopting SASE, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust solutions with secure strategies.
- Innovated Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and trials, achieving high validation rates with shorter execution timelines.
Manager of Network Engineering
Megapath Cloud
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Managed team of engineers, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to enhance Domain Consultant capabilities.
- Directed research, assessment, architecture, productization, deployment, and documentation of new technology solutions.
- Presented expertise on SD-WAN, Managed Security, VoIP, and CPE portfolios to customers and executives.
- Architected and deployed security solutions including SD-WAN (VeloCloud), Managed Security (Meraki, FortiGate), and Juniper SRX offerings.
Member of Technical Staff (IV, III)
Megapath Cloud
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Architected and documented technology solutions to enhance productization and deployment.
- Delivered technical demonstrations and training sessions for customers and internal staff.
- Facilitated presentations to highlight new technology capabilities and benefits for stakeholders.
Network and VoIP Engineer
Megapath Cloud
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Produced detailed documentation on network infrastructure and configurations.
- Managed proactive monitoring of network performance, addressing issues swiftly.
Network and VoIP Engineer
DSL.net
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Optimized configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points with precision.
Manager of Tier 2/3 Voice/Data NOC & Abuse
DSL.net
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Directed 30-member team in 24x7 Repair & Support and Abuse divisions to ensure client connectivity.
- Managed voice, data, firewall, and VPN services while upholding high service standards.
Move/Add/Change/Disc (MACD) Technical Supervisor
DSL.net
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Supervised technical operations related to service provisioning and changes.
Tier 2 TAC Technician and Team Lead
DSL.net
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Provided advanced technical support and leadership to the technical assistance center.
Education
Double Major: History and International Studies; Minor: Economics -
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut05-1997
Leadership Principles -
Harvard Business School Online
Negotiation Mastery -
Harvard Business School Online
Financial Accounting -
Harvard Business School Online
Skills
- Team leadership and management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Coaching and mentorship
- Talent development
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Executive presentations
- Zero Trust architecture
- Technical presentations
- Technical training
- SASE and SSE implementation
- Proof of concept development
- Network security strategies
- Cybersecurity expertise
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP R&S)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA R&S, CCNA Security)
- Cisco IOS Security Specialist (CIOSSS)
- Cisco Meraki Network Associate (CMNA)
- Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE)
Timeline
SASE Domain Consultant II
Palo Alto Networks
04.2024 - Current
Staff Systems Engineer SASE & SD-WAN
VMware by Broadcom
07.2019 - 04.2024
Manager of Network Engineering
Megapath Cloud
01.2015 - 07.2019
Member of Technical Staff (IV, III)
Megapath Cloud
01.2012 - 01.2015
Network and VoIP Engineer
Megapath Cloud
12.2009 - 01.2012
Network and VoIP Engineer
DSL.net
01.2006 - 12.2009
Manager of Tier 2/3 Voice/Data NOC & Abuse
DSL.net
08.2004 - 01.2006
Move/Add/Change/Disc (MACD) Technical Supervisor
DSL.net
01.2004 - 07.2004
Tier 2 TAC Technician and Team Lead
DSL.net
01.2001 - 01.2004
Double Major: History and International Studies; Minor: Economics -
Fairfield University
Leadership Principles -
Harvard Business School Online
Negotiation Mastery -
Harvard Business School Online
Financial Accounting -
Harvard Business School Online
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