Steven Cardenas

As the Director of Business Development & Strategy at CommScope, I bring over 20 years of experience in technology and business development. My primary focus is enhancing customer experiences through state-of-the-art network performance management solutions. By spearheading innovative partnerships, particularly within the realm of artificial intelligence, I ensure that our offerings remain cutting-edge and impactful for our clients.

At the heart of my mission is the goal to drive our enterprise solution software sales and expand CommScope's reach globally. I am passionate about challenging the status quo, providing unique insights that empower our customers and help them achieve exceptional results. With extensive experience in worldwide sales and business development, coupled with fluency in business-level Spanish.

Working at CommScope allows me to collaborate with extraordinary, skillful teams worldwide. It's a genuine pleasure to be part of such a dedicated and talented group. Together, we innovate, collaborate, and deliver premier solutions that meet and exceed our clients' expectations. I am laser-focused on crafting and executing sales strategies, expanding opportunities in both new and current pipelines, and maximizing revenue streams and margins in line with company expectations. I've built strong customer relationships at all levels, including executive, and managed direct sales activities, presenting bookings, revenue, and margin data to various management tiers. Working at Intel Corporation for over a decade, I honed my expertise in semiconductor process engineering and R&D, gaining invaluable technical insights that continue to shape my approach to business development and strategic planning. United States Naval Forces: Specializing in Nuclear and Electrical Engineering, I developed a strong foundation in problem-solving and operational excellence.

Outside of my professional pursuits, I find joy in golfing, photography, and music. These hobbies offer a creative escape and inspire me to tackle challenges with renewed enthusiasm and creativity. Community involvement, as an active member of the American Legion, I am dedicated to community service, participating in local charities and initiatives that support veterans, and foster community growth.

Key Areas: Customer Experience Improvement | Artificial Intelligence Partnerships | Global Business Development | Strategic Growth | Market Expansion | Innovative Solutions | Team Collaboration | Golfing | Photography | Music

• Responsible for enterprise software solutions sales growth strategy rate of 15% YoY
• Drove worldwide business development strategies resulting in over $150M+ in sales over 5 years
• Responsible for managing annual $15M+ research and development programs budgets for over 7 years

• Networking Events and Conferences
• Entrepreneurial Projects
• Professional Associations
• Community Involvement
• Golfing
• Music

Worldwide, China, Brazil, Latin America, Caribbean, Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, USA, Mexico

• Business Strategy
• Executive, Business Development, and Strategy
• AI Implications for Business Strategy
• Applied Generative AI Specializations
• Create Conversational AI Agents