Andy Sajous

Andy Sajous is an experienced technology professional with a diverse background in IT and cloud solutions. He currently serves as the Field CTO for the Central Region at AHEAD, a position he has held since July 2021.1 Prior to his current role, Andy was the Principal Client Solutions Architect at AHEAD from February 2020 to July 2021.1

Career Progression at AHEAD

Andy's tenure at AHEAD has been marked by steady advancement:

• Field CTO - Central Region (July 2021 - Present)
• Principal Client Solutions Architect (February 2020 - July 2021)
• Sr. Client Solutions Architect (January 2018 - February 2020)
• Technical Architect (January 2016 - December 2017)
• Senior Data Center Engineer (March 2015 - December 2015)

Expertise and Responsibilities

As a Principal Client Solutions Architect, Andy's role involved:

• Helping clients deploy and integrate solutions across various disciplines including Cloud, Enterprise Service Management, DevOps, Security, and Data Center Infrastructure.1
• Leveraging his deep data center expertise within multiple layers of the technology stack.1
• Presenting at technical briefings and lab demonstrations with customers and partners.1
• Qualifying sales opportunities and driving engagement conversions to additional services and solutions.1

Educational Background

Andy holds strong academic credentials:

• Master of Science in Computer, Information and Network Security from DePaul University (2006-2008).1
• Bachelor of Science in Network Technologies from DePaul University (2002-2006).1

Professional Certifications

Andy has obtained several industry-recognized certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) #37051 (R&S)
• VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization1

Andy Sajous has been with AHEAD for over four years, describing it as the best career decision he's ever made.2 His expertise spans various areas of IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and network security, making him a valuable asset in his role as a technology leader.