Kevin Brown's 30+ Years of Excellence in Telecom Sales Engineering
1. Kevin Brown 30+ Years of Excellence
Ryan Przybyl,Technical Innovator,Google
KevinjoinedmyorganizationinJanuary2010, supportingsome of the largestcustomersinthe southeastregion
includingCoca-Cola,E*Trade,andFISFinancial. Kevin'ssalesengineeringskill setwasinstrumental inclosing
large,complex dealssuchasa national 150 site MPLS opportunityforSteinMart,backbone technology
conversionsforE*Trade,andcomplex international networkdesignencompassingmultiple technologiesfor
Coca-Cola.
While Kevin'ssalesengineeringskillsmade himstandoutamongstthe team, itwas hisselflesscontributionto
other'ssuccessthat reallystood out. Whethertrainingandhelpingothersalesengineersorcontinuingto
develophisowntechnical skills,Kevinwillingnesstoconstantlyimproveandhelpothersimproveresultedin
manygreat contributionstothe organizationabove andbeyondjustsalesengineeringsupportinthe
southeastregion.
Kevin'ssignificantcontributionstomyorganizationwasoftenrecognizedbymyself,otherleaderswithinmy
team,and our Presidentof SalesforNorthAmerica. Iwouldn'thesitate torecommendKevinforanyposition
where havingapassionforsuccessand helpingotherssucceedwasakeybarometerof success.
Jamie Chesler,PhD,Chief Consultant atHRRx Solutions
Kevinissimplyanamazingperson.He isfull of excitementaboutthe future,abouthelpingandmotivating
othersand withachievinghisgoalsandthose goalsassignedtohim.Organizationsandindividualswhoreach
out to Kevinforassistance willgarner greatrewards.Itwasmy professionalandpersonal pleasure tohave the
opportunitytoworkwithsuchan upbeatand inspirationalindividual.Kevinsetsthe standardsforgreat
character at everylevel.He isa true successstory.
Michael Thomas,RegionalSales Director, Verizon Business
While withVerizonBusiness,Iwasfortunate tohave Kevinsupportmysalesorganizationasa Sr. SalesEngineer.
In our salesenvironment,the supportingengineerwasintegral insolutiondesignandconcept,butalsoengaged
inthe presentationandproposal process.Kevinwasexceptional indeliveringagainstthese keycomponents
critical to our success.Kevinwasateam playerwithakeenunderstandingof the corporate objectives.Iwill say
withgreatconfidence thatKevinwouldbe avaluable assettoanyorganization.
Matt Jeffryes,TechnicalConsultant,Verizon
Kevinhasalwaysbeenviewedwithgreatregardbyhiscolleagues,includingmyself.Hisabilitytofindthe right
solutionregardlessof the hurdleshasalways beenadmired.
Ron Zobell,Ops,PostSales/PreSaleTechnical Support,Verizon
I workedwithKevinforseveral yearsandhe istenaciouswhenitcomestothe taskat hand.He will goway
beyondwhatisexpectedtofindandimplementthe solutionforthe givensituationwhetherthatisa completely
newnetworkdesignormodificationstostreamline the currentdesign.Iwouldhighlyrecommendhimforany
positionsince he wouldputhisheartandsoul intothat position.
StevenJarvis,NationalAccount Manager,Verizon Business
Kevinsupportedmyteamasa networkengineerondozensof high-profile opportunitieswithhigh-profile
accounts.Kevinnotonlyisa verytalentedengineer,he isanintuitive seller.Itisunique tohave a teammember
that ishighlyproficientintheirareaof specialty andalsohasthe abilitytocontribute inthe presentationand
closingphase of the salesprocess.
2. Larry Linder,SalesEngineer, Level 3 Communications
Kevinrepresentsthe pinnacleof motivationanddrive.Ihave workedwithKevinatVerizonandLevel 3,andhis
zestfor providingsuperiordesignsandcustomersupporttravelswithhim.He isanabsolute pleasuretowork
withbecause he isthe ultimate teamplayer.
Greg Majjasie,Sr.Consultant,Verizon Business and Level3
Kevinisa veryknowledgeable,professional andhardworkingtelecomengineer.Ihadthe privilege of beinghis
instructoron manyoccasionsduringour jointtenure'satVerizonBusiness.Kevinhasathirstfor knowledge and
isalwayslookingtobetterhimselfthrougheducationeitherbyactivelyparticipatinginclassdiscussionsor
throughsharingreal worldbestpracticeswithothers.Bydoingso,Kevinhasalwayskeptthe companyand team
first,bybetteringhimself andhiscolleaguesandteammatesaroundhim.Ihighlyendorse the workthatKevin
has accomplishedinthe twocompaniesthatIhave had the honorof workingwithhimandcallinghiman
esteemedcolleague of mine andfriend.
RaymondVal,SeniorSecurity Engineer, Verizon
I had the privilegetoworkwithKevinonseveral occasions.Ourrolesrequiredahighdegree of technical
proficiencyandKevinwasone of the mosttechnicallyproficientengineersthatIgot to workwith. Kevinisa
hard workerandhas an excellent “GetitDone”attitude. Ienjoyed workingwithKevinandwoulddoagainif our
possible.
Dan Ashley,Sales Engineering Manager, Level3 Communications
Kevinwasa SeniorEngineeronmystaff specializingincomplex solutiondesignforadvancednetworking
servicessuchasMPLS, Ethernet,Video,andCPE.KevinalsoprovidedSubjectMatterExpertise (SME) in
Managed NetworkServicesandSecurity.Kevin’svastindustryexperience andknowledge make himavaluable
resource to anyorganizationlookingtoimprove itsengineeringexpertise.
Cliff Gregory, President– RightSteps Resources, Inc.
Kevinisone of the most industriousandhardworkingInformationAssurance Professional Ihave everknown.I
have nevermeta guy withsuchattentiontodetail andfocuson hisjob.I wouldhire Kevintobe partof myIA
managementteamanytime andanyplace.
SeanDuffy,SeniorCorporateAccountManager, Level3 Communications
I have workedwithKevinBrownatVerizonBusinessfor8years now and have alwaysfoundhimtobe detailed,
thoroughand proactive withourcustomers.KevinandIworkedonmanyopportunitiestogetherandIcan
honestlysaythatthe reasonwe won somany new customerswasbecause of hisinteractionwiththe clientsand
hisabilitytogaintheirtrust veryquickly.Kevinhasexcellentinterpersonal skillsandIhighlyrecommendhimas
an engineerandapersonof highintegrity.
Eric Weller,ChannelAccountManager, Cisco Systems
Kevinisa highlymotivated, enthusiasticsalesengineerwhoalwaysmaintainsapositive attitude andiswillingto
take on newchallengesandlearnnewtechnologies.Kevinalsodisplaysstrongleadershipskillsandis
consistently developinghispersonal skills.
Russell Dennis,Sr. ManagerGlobalEngineering, Verizon
Kevinisa solutionfocusedSales Engineer.He isfocusedonresultsandispersonallyaccountableforsuccesses.
Tim Miller, Enterprise SalesEngineer at ComcastBusinessServices
Kevinwasalwayshelpful withcomplex communicationdesigns.He'sextremelyknowledgeable onCiscoand
othervendorsofferingsandhowtheycan helpmeetclient’sneeds.
3. Volora Howell, Chief Digital Recruiter Emerging Technical Search
Kevinisa verysharpSale Engineer. He has greatcommunicationskills. He reallyknowshisstuff.
Courtney Mullings,Design Engineer, Verizon
Kevinisa mostfocusedandenterprisingprofessional.He hasanextraordinarysense of businessacumenand
practices the highestlevelof businessethics.Hismyriadof talentsanddiverse experience enable himto
comfortablyacquithimself toa broadrange of situations
MarkL. Kimberl, Sales EngineerIIIat Level 3 Communications
I had the pleasure of workingwithKevinatMCI and VerizonBusinessforover10 years.Kevinalwaysexhibited
great professionalismwithacando attitude.Kevin'spresentationskillswere secondto none andwas always
able to easilyexplaincomplextechnicalsolutionstonon-technical audienceslike CEOsandCFOs.Kevin
continuouslykeptupwithindustrytrendsandnew technologiestobringthe bestsolutionstohisclients.Iwould
highlyrecommend Kevintoanyorganizationlookingforawinner.
Van Padgett,BusinessDevelopmentConsultant
I had the opportunitytoworkwithKevinwhileatMCI and was delightedtohave himonour team.Asa sales
engineer,Kevin'sabilitytoclearlycommunicate complextechnicalmatterstohispeersandcustomersis
exceptional.The professionalism,attentiontodetail andfollow-uphe showswhile workinginahighactivity
environmentistrulyremarkable.
I have thoroughlyenjoyedworkingwithKevinandwithouthesitationwouldhighlyrecommendhimbecause he
demonstratedhowvaluable anassethe wasto the successof our salesteam.
DaveNichols, EnterpriseArchitect at Verizon
Kevinisa detail orientedtelecommunicationsprofessional withexcellentcommunicationsskills.KevinandI
workedonthe same team and collaboratedonmanysuccessful projectsatVerizon(formerlyMCI).
Kevinhasa unique abilitytoanalyze customerrequirements,needsandwantsandthenconverttheminclear
concise customerfacingdocumentationandpresentation.
Kevinwasan assetto the teamand hiscustomers.
Todd Rose,ProductDevelopmentatAT&T
KevinandI workedtogetheratMCI from2000-2003. Keviniswell likedandrespectedacrossthe board.My
memoryof Kevinisthathe wasveryresponsive,politeandhardworking.AlthoughKevinwasathirdlevel
technical SME, whose worktypicallysupportedourdataaccountmanager,he sharedourstrong focusand drive
towardssatisfyingourcustomers.Kevin’sasmartman andI sincerelyenjoyedworkingwithhimonprojects.I
wouldfullyendorseKevininall hiscareerendeavors.
Jillian Smith,AccountExecutiveatLevel Communications
KevinBrownwasa pleasure toworkwithand he alwaysmade sure he put fourthhisbesteffortonevery project
that we worked.
Ricardo Spence,NetworkSupportManageratSyniverseTechnologies
Kevinhasdistinguishedhimselfasa reliable,creative,andgoal orientedSalesEngineer.Ihave enormousrespect
for histechnical,businessacumen,andleadershipskills,andhave beenpleasedtoworkwithhimonmany
occasions.
4. Kevin Brown Performance Reporting
Dave Galan, SeniorManager,MCI, January2005, Wrote:
1. “The qualityof Kevin’sworkin2004 was awesome.Kevin…tookthe Technical Consultantpositiontoa
newhighintermsof overall quality.”
2. Kevinhasan extremelywell-roundedtechnical knowledge.
3. Kevinisalwayslookingtoadvance histechnical knowledge.
4. Kevincontinuestotake coursesatthe MCI Learningcenterandregularlyattendsvendorseminars
5. Kevinisverygoodat explainingthingsinawaythat iseasyto understand.
6. Kevinhasexcellentpresentationskills.
7. KevinHasmade a huge contributionatExecutive Briefingsthathave resultedinkeyWINSinthe
Georgiabranch.
8. Kevin’sworkethicisoutstanding.
9. Kevinisa strongleader
10. Kevinhitthe groundrunningandhasn’tlookedbacksince.
11. Kevinassistedthe Georgiabranchinachievingthe number1rankingin New LogoSalesfor2004.
12. Kevinhasbeeninstrumental indrivingrevenue.
Mike McDonald, Director,MCI,January 2004, Wrote:
1. The qualityof Kevin’sworkin2003 was outstanding.
2. He ensuredthe TC’swere trainedonthe latesttechnology
3. Kevinfullyunderstoodhisrole asatier2 supportengineerforTechnical Consultants
4. Kevindoesafine jobinkeepingabreastof the latestinMCI technology/products.
5. Kevincontinuestoamaze me withhisabilitytomultitask
6. He iscontinuallysoughtaftertoprovide presentationstocustomers. Kevin’sstrongattributeishis
willingnesstodowhat isinthe bestinterestof the company,whetherthatisto beinga trainer,an
ApplicationsEngineerora frontline Technical Consultant.
7. Kevin’sworkethicisoutstanding
8. He executes!
9. His attitude,focus,drive,determination,andcommitmenttoexcellence,are above reproach.
Mike McDonald, Director,MCI,December2002, Wrote:
1. The qualityof hiswork isoutstanding
2. Kevinisthe ApplicationsEngineerforthe Southeast. There isn’tone betterinthe country.
3. He has insistedonbeingthe leadSubjectMatterExpertforALL Virtual TechnologyGroups. Thisisa
huge responsibilityashe mustattainin-depthknowledge inall VTGareas.
4. The account team hadnothingbutgood thingstosay about the qualityof workKevindidinperforming
these out-of-the-normduties.
5. He iscontinuallyaskedbyaccountteamsto presentourproductsandsolutionstocustomers.
6. Kevinisself motivatedanditshows.
7. He iswithouta doubtone of the company’sshiningstars
8. Otheremployees(notjustTechnical Consultants) looktoKevinforguidance andassistance whenthey
needit.
Marc Schaub Vice President,MCI,December2002, Wrote
Kevin,don’ttake thislightly! You’ve done agreatjobhere.
Mike McDonald, Director,MCI,December1999, Wrote:
1. Kevinhasbeenhiredintoa“lead”role…He hasonlybeenonour teama couple of months,butI can
alreadysee he excelsinthisarea.
5. Don Warner,Director,MCI, January1998, Wrote:
Kevinconsistentlyexceedsperformance requirementsforkeyobjectives,jobresponsibilitiesandskills.
Kevin’sjobknowledgeisexcellent
His technical skillsare readilyapparent
Kevinhasattendedcoursestoimprove hisskills,includingbothtechnical andprofessional
Kevincanbe reliedupontocomplete special projects,findingthe necessaryresourcesandbringing
themto timelyconclusions
Kevin’smanagerisverypleasedwithhisprogress,havingonlybeenwithCareerEnhancement
Universityforonlyaboutsevenmonths.
Mel Kemp,Director,MCI,July1994, Wrote:
You have shownthatyou are a positive role model aswell asatop contributor.
Major General Paul Harvey,UnitedStatesAirForce,June 1990, Wrote:
Your selectionforTechnical Sergeantreflectsthe AirForceshighregardsforyourpotential andability.
Lt Col JohnJasper,UnitedStatesAirForce,Oct 1989, Wrote:
I am indeedproudtohave an individual of yourcaliberanddedicationtodutyassignedto mygroup.
Colonel Marcelite Harris,UnitedStatesAirForce,September1989, Wrote:
His solidleadershipqualitiesandtop-notchappearance …ledtothiscovetedaward
Major Michael Weiland,UnitedStatesAirForce,June 1989, Wrote:
He isan outstanding instructor,whose technical knowledgecommandsthe respectof hisstudentsand
associates.
Due to histechnical knowledge…hisclassesconsistentlydemonstrate highmotivation.
Technical SergeantRobertPohlad,UnitedStatesAirForce,September1997, Wrote:
Brownhas performedall assigneddutiesexceptionallywell andhasappliedhispriorelectronic
experience tograspthe more difficulttaskswithminimumeffort.
Althoughnewtothiscareer-field,hispriorexperience inelectronicshasenabledhimtoquicklygrasp
the complex operationof the system
Technical SergeantEdwardWitte,UnitedStatesAirForce,June 1986, Wrote:
Staff SergeantBrownisan outstandingRadioRepairman.
His highdegree of responsibilityandwillingnesstoundertake anynew taskare twoof hisstrongest
assets
Master SergeantFloydMcDaniel,UnitedStatesAirForce,April 1986,,Wrote:
Staff SergeantBrownisable to accomplishverycomplex taskcorrectlythe firsttime,because he is
giftedwithingenuity,balancedwithcommonsense.
Staff SergeantBrownhasa willingnesstoexcel,breakinggroundandleadingthe waytonew solutions
CaptainRobertJones,UnitedStatesAirForce,September1984, Wrote:
SeniorAirmanBrowndemonstratesoutstandingprofessionalismandexperienceinthe performance of
hisduties.
His highproficiencyandtechnical expertise isinstrumental….
6. CaptainRobertJones,UnitedStatesAirForce,1983, Wrote:
A1C Brownis an outstandingperformerpossessingexceptional technical abilities.
A1C Brown is highlyversatile
A1C Brownis a frontrunner
His example andaccomplishmentsare secondtonone.
As a technician,hiscontributionshave directlyaffectedthe overall successof thisunit’smission.
As a technicianhe istrulyan assetto thisorganization
SeniorMasterSergeantGeorge Henson,USAF,September1982, Wrote:
Duringmy dailyobservationsof A1CBrown’sperformance,Ihave beenthoroughlyimpressedbyhis
technical abilities
A!CBrown can alwaysbe relieduponforexcellentresults
A1C Brown’sgreatestattribute ishisdesire tolearnall aspectsof electronicspertainingtohiscareer
field.
CERTIFICATIONS and DEGREES
1. CISSPCertifiedInformationSystemsSecurityProfessional
2. CCNA CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate
3. CCDA Cisco CertifiedDesignAssociate
4. SIPSchool Certified(VoIP)
5. JuniperNetworkChampion
6. EMC ProvenProfessional
7. ToastmastersInternationalCompetentCommunicatorCertification
8. AASElectronicSystemsTechnologyCommunityCollegeof the AirForce
9. AASEducationand Instructional TechnologyCommunityCollege of the AirForce
I have hundredsof awards,certificatesandplaquesrecognizingmyprofessional andpersonal efforts alongwith
my accomplishmentsinthe UnitedStatesAirForce,Corporate Americaandinmycommunities,bothlocallyand
internationally.